Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs
The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs is a global organization of Medical Affairs/MSL professional across several functions such as Medical Communications, Medical Information, Pharmacovigilance and more. They offer training leading to Board Certification in Medical Affairs as well as Certificate programs in fields like Medical Affairs, the Medical Device Industry, Understanding Diagnostics, Clinical Development, Pharmacoeconomics, Fundamentals of Industry Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs. Many of these certificate programs are eligible for CME or CE credit.
https://www.medicalaffairsspecialist.org/
The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs is a global organization of Medical Affairs/MSL professional across several functions such as Medical Communications, Medical Information, Pharmacovigilance and more. They offer training leading to Board Certification in Medical Affairs as well as Certificate programs in fields like Medical Affairs, the Medical Device Industry, Understanding Diagnostics, Clinical Development, Pharmacoeconomics, Fundamentals of Industry Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs. Many of these certificate programs are eligible for CME or CE credit.
https://www.medicalaffairsspecialist.org/
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
AAPS members primarily come from a pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, or pharmacy field of study. AAPS members also represent those scientists from complimentary disciplines, such as chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine, involved in the discovery, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical products and therapies. This organization appears to be directed more towards scientists in Discovery and Manufacturing roles rather than Clinical Development.
https://www.aaps.org/about-aaps/
AAPS members primarily come from a pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, or pharmacy field of study. AAPS members also represent those scientists from complimentary disciplines, such as chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine, involved in the discovery, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical products and therapies. This organization appears to be directed more towards scientists in Discovery and Manufacturing roles rather than Clinical Development.
https://www.aaps.org/about-aaps/
American Board of Toxicology (ABT)
The vision of the ABT is to establish a globally recognized credential in toxicology representative of competency and commitment to human health and environmental sciences. Scientists who complete the Certification Examination of the American Board of Toxicology are recognized as Diplomates of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).
http://www.abtox.org/AboutABT.aspx
The vision of the ABT is to establish a globally recognized credential in toxicology representative of competency and commitment to human health and environmental sciences. Scientists who complete the Certification Examination of the American Board of Toxicology are recognized as Diplomates of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).
http://www.abtox.org/AboutABT.aspx
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
ACRP promotes excellence in clinical research. ACRP supports clinical research professionals through membership, training and development, and certification. This organization offers publications and training programs focused on the conduct of clinical trials.
http://www.acrpnet.org/
ACRP promotes excellence in clinical research. ACRP supports clinical research professionals through membership, training and development, and certification. This organization offers publications and training programs focused on the conduct of clinical trials.
http://www.acrpnet.org/
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
The American Medical writers Association provides support and networking for those who write, edit, or are employed in the field of biomedical communications.
http://www.amwa.org/about_us
The American Medical writers Association provides support and networking for those who write, edit, or are employed in the field of biomedical communications.
http://www.amwa.org/about_us
The Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR)
The Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR) is dedicated to providing meaningful education to physicians working in the field of clinical research. This organization recently split off from ACRP to focus more on physicians in industry and clinical investigators. Their website is new and there are very few educational materials so far.
https://www.apcrnet.org/
The Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR) is dedicated to providing meaningful education to physicians working in the field of clinical research. This organization recently split off from ACRP to focus more on physicians in industry and clinical investigators. Their website is new and there are very few educational materials so far.
https://www.apcrnet.org/
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET)
The American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics is a professional society for pharmacology scientists and researchers. The ASPET publishes a brochure called Explore Pharmacology that outlines many of the roles pharmacologists fill in the BioPharm industry. https://www.aspet.org/uploadedFiles/Knowledge_Center/Training_Programs/Explore%20Pharmacology_2015%20with%20Ads%20for%20Web.pdf
The American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics is a professional society for pharmacology scientists and researchers. The ASPET publishes a brochure called Explore Pharmacology that outlines many of the roles pharmacologists fill in the BioPharm industry. https://www.aspet.org/uploadedFiles/Knowledge_Center/Training_Programs/Explore%20Pharmacology_2015%20with%20Ads%20for%20Web.pdf
Drug Information Association (DIA)
The Drug Information Association was founded in 1964 as a neutral global membership association dedicated to improving communication and collaboration in drug development.
http://www.diaglobal.org/
The Drug Information Association was founded in 1964 as a neutral global membership association dedicated to improving communication and collaboration in drug development.
http://www.diaglobal.org/
Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI)
The Food and Drug Law Institute offers information and support for attorneys practicing in the food and drug area of law. Although this organization is directed towards attorneys, their website and their publications provide information about drugs, devices, diagnostics, foods, cosmetics, and dietary supplements that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
http://www.fdli.org
The Food and Drug Law Institute offers information and support for attorneys practicing in the food and drug area of law. Although this organization is directed towards attorneys, their website and their publications provide information about drugs, devices, diagnostics, foods, cosmetics, and dietary supplements that can be difficult to find elsewhere.
http://www.fdli.org
International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians (IFAPP)
The mission of IFAPP is to promote Pharmaceutical Medicine by enhancing the knowledge, expertise and skills of pharmaceutical physicians world-wide, thus leading to the availability and appropriate use of medicines for the benefit of patients and the society.
As the name implies, the IFAPP is a group of associations based in the Netherlands. The APCR is the US organization affiliated with IFAPP. It is worth looking at the IFAPP website to read their newsletter, IFAPPWorld, which you will find under the publications tab. We will discuss PharmaTrain under our CME tab which you can find under Resource.
http://ifapp.org/About-ifapp
The mission of IFAPP is to promote Pharmaceutical Medicine by enhancing the knowledge, expertise and skills of pharmaceutical physicians world-wide, thus leading to the availability and appropriate use of medicines for the benefit of patients and the society.
As the name implies, the IFAPP is a group of associations based in the Netherlands. The APCR is the US organization affiliated with IFAPP. It is worth looking at the IFAPP website to read their newsletter, IFAPPWorld, which you will find under the publications tab. We will discuss PharmaTrain under our CME tab which you can find under Resource.
http://ifapp.org/About-ifapp
International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP)
The International Society of Pharmacovigilance is a professional, independent, non-profit society, open to anyone with an interest in the safe and effective use of medicinal products.
http://isoponline.org/
The International Society of Pharmacovigilance is a professional, independent, non-profit society, open to anyone with an interest in the safe and effective use of medicinal products.
http://isoponline.org/
International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE)
The International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) is a non-profit international professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the health of the public by providing a forum for the open exchange of scientific information and for the development of policy; education; and advocacy for the field of pharmacoepidemiology, including pharmacovigilance, drug utilization research, outcomes research, comparative effectiveness research, and therapeutic risk management.
https://www.pharmacoepi.org/about/index.cf
The International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) is a non-profit international professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the health of the public by providing a forum for the open exchange of scientific information and for the development of policy; education; and advocacy for the field of pharmacoepidemiology, including pharmacovigilance, drug utilization research, outcomes research, comparative effectiveness research, and therapeutic risk management.
https://www.pharmacoepi.org/about/index.cf
Medical Science Liaison Society
The Medical Science Liaison Society provides resources for those interested in the MSL role, and professional growth and development opportunities for current MSLs and MSL Managers.
https://www.themsls.org/
The Medical Science Liaison Society provides resources for those interested in the MSL role, and professional growth and development opportunities for current MSLs and MSL Managers.
https://www.themsls.org/
Model Agreements & Guidelines International (MAGI)
MAGI is an organization focused on streamlining clinical research by standardizing best practices for clinical operations, business and regulatory compliance. Membership is free . MAGI provides clinical trial agreement and budget templates. MAGI is a voluntary organization, operated by First Clinical Research, a company dedicated to advancing the practice of clinical research. First Clinical Research publishes a very informative on-line Journal of Clinical Research Best Practices which is available to MAGI members.
https://magiworld.org/
MAGI is an organization focused on streamlining clinical research by standardizing best practices for clinical operations, business and regulatory compliance. Membership is free . MAGI provides clinical trial agreement and budget templates. MAGI is a voluntary organization, operated by First Clinical Research, a company dedicated to advancing the practice of clinical research. First Clinical Research publishes a very informative on-line Journal of Clinical Research Best Practices which is available to MAGI members.
https://magiworld.org/
Pharmaceutical Information and Pharmacovigilance Association (PIPA)
PIPA is a UK-based membership association for professionals working within the fields of medical information, pharmacovigilance and related functions in the pharmaceutical industry.
http://www.pipaonline.org/Home
PIPA is a UK-based membership association for professionals working within the fields of medical information, pharmacovigilance and related functions in the pharmaceutical industry.
http://www.pipaonline.org/Home
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the largest global organization of and for those involved with the regulation of healthcare and related products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics and nutritional products.
www.raps.org/about/http://www.raps.org/about/
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the largest global organization of and for those involved with the regulation of healthcare and related products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics and nutritional products.
www.raps.org/about/http://www.raps.org/about/
The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA)
The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is a non-profit, charitable and educational membership organization committed to providing education, certification, and networking opportunities to all persons involved in clinical research activities. SOCRA began as an educational organization for oncology site coordinators, but now includes clinical researchers in all therapeutic areas, supporting industry, government and academia.
https://www.socra.org/
The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is a non-profit, charitable and educational membership organization committed to providing education, certification, and networking opportunities to all persons involved in clinical research activities. SOCRA began as an educational organization for oncology site coordinators, but now includes clinical researchers in all therapeutic areas, supporting industry, government and academia.
https://www.socra.org/
Society of Toxicology (SOT)
A professional organization representing toxicologists from academic institutions, government, and industry.
The website for the Society of Toxicology has a page called "Becoming a Toxicologist" that outlines education pathways that can lead an individual to a career in toxicology.
http://www.toxicology.org/careers/toxicologist/becomeTox.asp
A professional organization representing toxicologists from academic institutions, government, and industry.
The website for the Society of Toxicology has a page called "Becoming a Toxicologist" that outlines education pathways that can lead an individual to a career in toxicology.
http://www.toxicology.org/careers/toxicologist/becomeTox.asp