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What Our Graduates Say

Jaideep Banerjee, Ph.D., MSL-BC, BCMAS

Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison and Clinical Strategy Lead

It's always a challenge to transition from academia to industry. And going from a medical science liaison to senior leader, you need something extra. BCMAS helped me have everything in place and helped me expand my knowledge base beyond the product knowledge. To my MSL team members, I think BCMAS can give them a competitive edge in their career.

Nneka Dimanochie, PharmD, BCMAS

Medical Science Liaison

I wanted to work in medical affairs as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry. With the addition of the BCMAS to my LinkedIn profile and resume, it attracted recruiters to me for medical science liaison roles. It also showed prospective hiring managers that I was a self-starter and someone who takes initiative.

Amandeep Singh, PhD, BCMAS

Medical Content Writer

The BCMAS provided me with a thorough knowledge of medical affairs operations, the life sciences industry, cross-functionality within life science companies and the regulatory and ethical requirements of medical science liaisons. In a nutshell, this program gave me an in-depth perspective on the dynamic role a medical science liaison plays in scientific exchange and data generation.

Erin Duffy, PharmD, BCMAS

Medical Science Liaison

The BCMAS program is packed with information about each role within medical affairs, all while being easy to digest. It has left me, a medical science liaison of less than two years, feeling more confident and equipped in my interactions with KOL’s as I have been opened to seeing the full capability of my role and my cross-collaborative colleagues' roles.

Laura Jurasek, BScN, NP, MN, BCMAS

Medical Science Liaison, Neurology Western Canada

Loved it! Such a great foundation for someone new to pharma. I have a clinical background, so I found the program very helpful. I had the opportunity to meet great people and appreciate the continued online education available. Nothing but good things to say!

Raymond Oliva, MD, FPCP, BCMAS

Director, Head of Medical Affairs, Astellas

I was looking for avenues where I can learn more and grow in Medical Affairs. I got the weekly newsletters from ACMA and got curious. I saw some colleagues from Asia who were Board Certified, so I decided to complete the program. The preparatory modules allowed me to learn new things and improve on what I already know regarding Medical Affairs.

Navid Nedjatian, MD, MBA, BCMAS

Associate Global Medical Director, Novo Nordisk

Depending on your year of experience in the pharmaceutical, device, and/or diagnostics industry and the functions which you have worked before, you may find some modules more familiar and some would be new. If you are planning to join Medical Affairs, this course will give you a very good perspective about what you are getting into.

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Beyond Certification

In addition to earning your board certification in medical affairs and setting yourself apart in the industry, you’ll enjoy a number of perks as a BCMAS graduate, including:

ACMA Mentorship Program

After enrolling in the certification program, the ACMA will assign you to a qualified mentor with whom you can consult on medical affairs and career matters.

ACMA Career Database Resources

You’ll also have exclusive access to ACMA’s career database resources that can help you find and land your dream job in medical affairs. These perks are completely complimentary and only available to BCMAS graduates.

The Official Board Certification for Medical Affairs/MSL Professionals

Quick Snapshot

The first & largest Board Certification program recognized by regulators & industry leaders
BCMAS professionals come from over 200+ companies in over 70+ countries
Developed by over 35+ experts from industry, academia, and clinical medicine
Accredited by the International Association of Continuing Education & Training/American National Standards Institute (IACET/ANSI)
Member of Institution for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
Joint provider of CME/CE for physicians and pharmacists through our partnership with ScientiaCME

The ACMA has developed the first ever universal standards of conduct for Medical Affairs and MSL professionals.

GLOBAL

ACMA learners are in over 70 countries. We have partnerships with several global organizations including Interfarma in South America, the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), the Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education in Canada and many others.

FLEXIBLE

Research in education demonstrates that learners do best when learning on their own terms. The BCMAS program is a self-paced, online program. It is designed for busy professionals. Study on your laptop, tablet or mobile device.

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