Official Board Certification for Medical Science Liaisons

The Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist Program (BCMAS®) is Recognized Globally as the Badge of Excellence for Medical Science Liaisons & Medical Affairs Professionals

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The #1 medical science liaison & medical affairs board certification program

This comprehensive, 20-module, self-paced, e-learning, online program trains you on the core competencies crucial for success as a medical affairs or medical science liaison (MSL) professional.

  • Official - the only recognized board certification program by regulators for medical science liaisons (MSLs) & medical affairs.

  • Format - 100% online, self-paced, audio

  • Course access - 6 months (average completion time is 40 hours)

  • Exam required - yes, 4 attempts provided (online)

  • Support provided - 24/7 live human chat included

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Accredited by IACET/ANSI

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Learn at your own pace online

40 hours

Time needed to complete

CE credits

Earn CME CE credits while learning

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Earn a prestigious BCMAS credential

BCMAS® is accredited

ACMA meets the rigorous standards of a prestigious accrediting body (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training/American National Standards Institute (IACET/ANSI)), reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality, accredited learning opportunities.

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MARCH 06, 2025

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Medical Affairs & Medical Science Liaison Excellence Summit 2025

Become a board certified medical affairs specialist with our interactive, self-paced career path and grow in a booming industry.

The Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS®) program is the best path you can choose to enter the medical science liaison (MSL) or Medical Affairs industry or to elevate your existing career as a medical science liaison (MSL).

$176,000

Avg. Base Salary in USA for Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)

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  • Solidify your credibility with the only accredited board certification program for medical science liaisons (MSLs) & medical affairs professionals

  • Unleash your potential and demonstrate your expertise in medical affairs as a medical science liaison (MSL)

  • Invest in yourself & become a trusted medical science liaison (MSL) thought leader

  • Fast track your career & earn more as a board certified medical science liaison (MSL)

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of BCMAS professionals land a role within months

80%

improvement in the medical science liaison's knowledge

24%

more is earned by BCMAS graduates

87%

of KOLs prefer speaking to a BCMAS certified MSL

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Thousands of people love and recommend the BCMAS® program

The BCMAS program sets a standard for medical science liaison professionals, and is packed with information about the industry. The credential gives me a competitive edge in my career. I encourage anyone to complete the BCMAS program to gain comprehensive knowledge of the medical affairs field and become an expert.

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Lisa Shaw O'Connor, DC, BCMAS

Lisa Shaw O'Connor, DC, BCMAS

Region Site Success Manager

The BCMAS program was great! The material was challenging as well as relevant to the spectrum of roles that occur in Medical Affairs throughout industries. It very much helped me take my medical science liaison career to the next level and provided me with the information I needed to perform my job efficiently and effectively.

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Mark Harman

Mark Harman

Founder and Principal

The BCMAS was a great learning and growing opportunity for me. It sets a standard for medical science liaison professionals, and is packed with information about the industry. The credential gives me a competitive edge in my career. I encourage anyone to complete the BCMAS program to gain comprehensive knowledge of the medical affairs field and become an expert.

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Jaideep Banerjee, PhD, BCMAS

Jaideep Banerjee, PhD, BCMAS

Medical Science Liaison

Michele Stegmaier, PhD, MSc, MBA, BCMAS - Why Michele became a Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS). Hear her inspiring story.

What's included in the BCMAS® program?

20 Modules
20 Knowledge checks
Case studies
Practice exam
Final board exam
Accredited certification

Why certify with ACMA?

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The first and only accredited medical science liaison (MSL) and medical affairs certification program

Our certifications meet the rigorous standards of a prestigious accrediting body, reflecting our commitment to providing high quality, accredited learning opportunities.

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Trusted by professionals from top companies

The BCMAS certification has accelerated the careers of thousands of medical science liaisons and medical affairs professionals across top leading pharma companies. The ACMA works with over 250+ pharmaceutical companies

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ACMA is a reputable resource in the medical affairs world for 10+ years

The ACMA is the gold standard for medical affairs education and credentialing. Our respected certification programs equip professionals with cutting edge knowledge and skills to excel across the medical affairs landscape.

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BCMAS® is carefully constructed by industry experts

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Solidify your credibility with the only accredited board certification program for Medical Science Liaisons & Medical Affairs Professionals

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$783 / per month

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Earn CME/CE credits

Who should enroll in the BCMAS program?

Medical science liaisons

Medical communication specialists

Medical information specialists

Medical affairs managers

Medical affairs directors & above

Publication planning professionals

Drug safety professionals

Regulatory affairs professionals

Medical directors

HEOR liaisons

PhD professionals

Physicians

Pharmacists

Nurse practitioners

Physician assistants

BCMAS® FAQs

Established medical science liaisons, MDs, PhDs and PharmDs seeking to work in life sciences, medical affairs professionals who want to increase their effectiveness, medical information specialists, clinical development professionals, medical writers, aspiring medical science liaisons, medical communication specialists, publication planning team members, and regulatory affairs specialists

BCMAS Program Information

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