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Fostering Competence in Medicines Development: The IFAPP Perspective
Dominique J Dubois1, Anna Jurczynska2, Sandor Kerpel-Fronius3
1Pharmed, Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels, Belgium; International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians & Pharmaceutical MedicineWoerden, Netherlands.
The International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Pharmaceutical Medicine (IFAPP) emphasizes competency-based education for pharmaceutical physicians. This focus is crucial for navigating modern medicines development challenges and ensuring patient benefit.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Medicine and Medicines Development (PM&MD)
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- The International Federation of Associations of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Pharmaceutical Medicine (IFAPP) is a global non-profit organization.
- IFAPP promotes Pharmaceutical Medicine & Medicines Development (PM&MD) by enhancing competencies and ethical standards.
- Medicines development faces challenges from genomics, translational research, and precision medicine, shifting focus from traditional efficacy and safety to resource allocation, pricing, market access, and cost-effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on the critical role of competency-based education and training for Pharmaceutical Physicians and medicines development scientists.
- To highlight IFAPP's commitment to Education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- To discuss advancements and challenges in pharmaceutical medicine as presented at the International Conference on Pharmaceutical Medicine (ICPM) 2016.
Main Methods:
- The paper is a reflection based on discussions from the International Conference on Pharmaceutical Medicine (ICPM) 2016.
- The ICPM 2016 gathered approximately 200 representatives from pharmaceutical, clinical research, and regulatory sectors.
- The conference was supported by the Brazilian Association of Pharmaceutical Medicine.
Main Results:
- Discussions at ICPM 2016 centered on the importance of competency-based education and training in pharmaceutical medicine.
- The evolving landscape of medicines development necessitates updated training approaches.
- Key areas for the discipline and profession were presented, reflecting the state of the art.
Conclusions:
- Competency-based education is vital for Pharmaceutical Physicians and medicines development scientists.
- Adapting education and training is essential to address new challenges in medicines development.
- IFAPP plays a key role in advancing the field through education and professional development.
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