DIA, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Mar 14 2010 8:00AM - Mar 17 2010 5:00PM
Location:
JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
5402 E. Lincoln Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Interest Area(s):
Medical Communications, Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research
Overview:
Nine exciting, interactive breakout sessions on topics essential to medical information, medical liaisons, and contact centers PREWORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTSSunday, March 14 · Core Curriculum – Full-day session 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Separate registration is required. This program is specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals new to pharmaceutical industry-based medical communications. Those who have been in this function for less than 1 year would gain the most from attending. · Afternoon Tutorials – 1:30-5:00 PM Separate registration is required. - Medical Science Liaisons - Evidence-based Medicine - Literature Searching/Medical Writing – Practical Applications of Biostatistics
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants should be able to: · Demonstrate core competencies in industry-based drug information practice for both field-based and headquarter-based; verbal and written responses; provision of on-label and off-label information; medical and scientific literature evaluation; regulatory and legal applications; and scientific balance versus fair balance · Discuss important and recent developments regarding health care reform and regulatory guidance related to medical communications · Recognize medical communications involvement in job functions such as promotional review, REMS, training, compliance, and referencing · Assess the current landscape for field-based medical communications, and identify ways to enhance their ability to interact with academicians · Discuss the do’s and don’ts of dissemination of off-label information · Identify obstacles and opportunities on the horizon for medical communications, and potential ways to benefit from both
Target Audience:
Professionals who work in the following areas: · Medical communications · Medical liaisons · Medical information · Medical call center environment · Industry, academia, and government
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