Independent Medical Education eLearning Course

FAWG Group: External Education

Member: Free

Non-Member: 135$

Interested in broadening your understanding of the different types of External Education in the spirit of omnichannel engagement, and more specifically in Independent Medical Education? Designed Specifically for Medical Affairs professionals working in the Independent Medical Education (IME) function, as well as, other MA Professionals involved in External Education (EE), This course:

• Articulates the definition and principles of IME
• Explains how to comply with global regulations and company policies on IME
• Equips learners on incorporating IME into a Medical Affairs strategy
• Leads participants in the grant process from pre-submission to review and decision-making; and
• Demonstrates and applies an outcomes framework that informs planning and grant decision-making

The one-hour course will assist organizations to not only understand the breadth and depth of IME but also plan for upskilling their team as needed and enhance collaboration with other Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners to leverage synergies.

Learning activities/assessments: eLearning self-paced module, knowledge checks, and brief posttest (moderate difficulty)

Approximate time to complete the activity: 60 minutes

Prerequisites: The eLearning module “Introduction to External Education” is highly recommended.

Audience: Beginner to Intermediate; For any Independent Medical Education (IME) and/or Medical Affairs professionals involved in External Education

At the conclusion of this online learning activity, participants should be able to:

• Articulate the definition and principles of IME
• Comply with global Regulations and company policies on IME
• Incorporate IME into a Medical Affairs strategy
• Appropriately participate in the grant process from pre-submission to review and decision-making; and
• Recognize how an outcome framework informs planning and grant decision-making

ACTIVITY DEVELOPERS:

MAPS is appreciative of the following MAPS members and other individuals who were instrumental in creating the course content.

• Content Developer: Kimberly Braithwaite, Manager, Global Medical Education & Academic Organization Relations, EMD Serono
• Content Developer: Sarah Funderburk, SVP, Senior Medical Strategy Director, Caudex
• Content Developer: Patricia Jassak, Director, IME, and External Medical Affairs, Astellas
• Content Developer: Pamela Mason, Sr. Director, Medical; Education Grant’s office, AstraZeneca
• Content Developer: Kirtida Pandya, Executive Director, Medical Services and Operations, Sandoz
• Content Developer: Jacqueline Waldrop, Sr. Director, Global Medical Grants, Pfizer