Medical Affairs Professional Society

MAPS is the premier non-profit global Medical Affairs organization FOR Medical Affairs professionals BY Medical Affairs professionals across all different levels of experience/specialty. Together with over 15,000+ Medical Affairs members from 280+ companies globally, MAPS is transforming the Medical Affairs profession to increase its value to patients, HCPs, industry and society.

The Mission of Medical Affairs

Medical Affairs will be a strategic leader at the center of clinical development and commercialization efforts, addressing unmet patient, payer, policymaker, and provider needs that advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.

MAPS is proud to connect our industry members with Medical Affairs solutions via our Partner Circle Program. Search the Partner Circle Directory for ideas to support your team, department and organization.

Industry Partners include leading biopharma and MedTech companies who provide fundamental support for MAPS’ mission. Team members of IPP companies receive MAPS membership and access to MAPS training and educational materials.

MasterClass brings expert small-group training in topics including Launch Excellence, External Education, Medical Communications and Field Medical to cities in the U.S. and globally, or onsite to large and small companies across industry.

Featured Resources

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This resource, created with senior Medical Affairs professionals, offers guidance, practical tools, and recommendations to support Field Medical in planning, executing, and evaluating the value and impact of their scientific engagements.
This resource, created with senior Medical Operations professionals, offers guidance and recommendations for the development of Medical Operations. It serves as a foundational document and may not cover all unique situations or specific organizational requirements.
In an era of data-driven medical communications, we're missing a crucial ingredient: storytelling. New research shows our brains are wired to engage with narrative formats - making storytelling not just a 'nice-to-have' but a neurological necessity for effective medical education. Learn how the STORIES framework (Structure, Tailoring, Originality, Rationality, Immediacy, Emotionality, Simplicity) is revolutionizing how we communicate complex medical information to healthcare providers and patients alike. From graphic novels to VR simulations, see how narrative techniques are transforming medical education and patient engagement.

Resources by Medical Affairs Function

MAPS resources and events are powered by more than 200 volunteers on 13 Focus Area Working Groups (FAWGs). Access MAPS articles, white papers, standards & guidance, eLearning courses, webinars, podcasts and more for the following Medical Affairs functions.