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An Introduction to Medical Affairs

November 22, 2021/in Competency, Strategy, Overview & Vision, ACCESS, MAPS Members Only, Foundational (Intro Level), Content Hub, Content HUB Featured, E-Learning Courses, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE, Medical Strategy & Launch Excellence/by Medical Affairs

After completing this module, you will be better able to:
Articulate the roles Medical Affairs plays in the healthcare industry
Gain an understanding for the common functions and key skills in Medical Affairs
Describe the Foundational Pillars of Medical Affairs and their purpose

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Medical Affairs Insights: A Glossary of Terms

November 18, 2021/in ACCESS, Open Access, Content Hub, Insights Process, Other, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE/by Medical Affairs

MAPS Insights Focus Area Working Group (FAWG) members define some of the terms associated with the collection and use of insights as a way to start standardizing the lexicon of the function.

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The Strategic Role of Medical Affairs: A Conversation with MAPS MedStrat Focus Area Working Group Leaders

November 17, 2021/in Competency, Strategy, Overview & Vision, ACCESS, Open Access, Innovate Articles, Content Hub, Interviews & Opinions, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE, Medical Strategy & Launch Excellence/by Medical Affairs

MAPS speaks with Medical Strategy FAWG co-leads Becky Harmon and Simon Kyaga about the emerging strategic opportunities for Medical Affairs.

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Imposter Syndrome in Medical Affairs

November 8, 2021/in ACCESS, Competency, Career Development, Open Access, Talent Development, Leadership & Management, Innovate Articles, Content Hub, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE/by Medical Affairs

At some point, many people feel they’re simply “not good enough.” Unfortunately, this is such a common occurrence that it has a name: Imposter Syndrome.

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The Evolution of Medical Communications as a Strategic Partner in Medical Affairs Function

October 18, 2021/in ACCESS, Competency, Integrated Scientific Comms Plan & Pubs, Open Access, Customer Engagement & Scientific Comms, Innovate Articles, Content Hub, Interviews & Opinions, Medical Communications, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE/by Medical Affairs

“Data doesn’t exist until it is published.” Here, MAPS speaks with MedComm FAWG co-leads about innovations and future directions for Medical Communications within Medical Affairs.

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Medical Affairs Mind Reading: The Difference Between Presentation and Conversation

October 4, 2021/in Competency, ACCESS, Open Access, Communication Skills, Leadership & Management, Innovate Articles, Field Medical, Content Hub, Interviews & Opinions, Medical Communications, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE/by Medical Affairs

A Q&A with David Williams, Chief Medical Officer, VISFO

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Joint MAPS, IFAPP, APPA, MSLS MSL Position Paper: Meet the Author Highlights

September 30, 2021/in Competency, ACCESS, Open Access, External Scientific Engagement, Customer Engagement & Scientific Comms, Field Medical, Innovate Articles, Foundational (Intro Level), Content Hub, Interviews & Opinions, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE/by Medical Affairs

Since its publication in the journal of Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science in July, the article “Promoting Best Practices for Medical Science Liaisons Position Statement from the APPA, IFAPP, MAPS and MSLS,” has been read more than 4000 times. This article presents highlights from a recent MAPS webinar with the paper’s authors, focusing on further defining the role and best practices for Medical Science Liaisons.

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Field Medical KPIs Metrics

Field Medical Metrics/KPIs Guidance Document

September 22, 2021/in Competency, Strategy, Position Papers, SEARCH BY TYPE, Value & Impact, Content HUB Featured, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE/by Medical Affairs

When quantitative and qualitative Field Medical KPIs and metrics are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, these measurements demonstrate value. Defining and communicating this value is an essential task as Field Medical solidifies its role as a strategic pillar within the organization.

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How the Use of non-Registrational Evidence by Medical Affairs Improves Patient Outcomes

September 21, 2021/in Competency, Position Papers, SEARCH BY TYPE, Evidence Generation, Innovative Evidence Generation, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE/by Medical Affairs

This paper discusses the sources and uses of non-registrational evidence and describes why Medical Affairs is positioned to lead and own the nRE Strategic Plan.

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Acropolis Medical Affairs Lessons

Surprising Lessons for Medical Presenters from the Acropolis

September 9, 2021/in ACCESS, Competency, Open Access, Communication Skills, Leadership & Management, Innovate Articles, Content Hub, Leadership & Management Skills, Medical Communications, SEARCH BY TOPIC, SEARCH BY TYPE/by Medical Affairs

Near the end of Jill Donahue’s family trip to Greece, an unlicensed tour guide, Charis, showed what communication mastery looks like.

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