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    2021

    Board Certification for Medical Science Liaisons: Implications for the Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacy Times, March 24

    The Foundations of Pharmaceutical Industry Compliance, July 14

    2020

    Expert Opinion Roundup: New Insulin and Biosimilar Regulation, AJMC, August 26

    Navigating Medication Safety During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic, Pharmacy Times, July 10

    ACMA Launches Medication Safety Service to Mitigate New Product Risks, PRNewswire, June 30

    Medical Affairs and Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Board Certification: A Comprehensive Review, PharmExec, June 10

    Consider Professional Development During COVID-19, Pharmacy Times, May 24

    COVID-19 and Medical Affairs, PharmExec, March 27

    2019

    Seizing New Opportunities in the Pharmacy Industry, Part 2, Pharmacy Times, January 12 (2020)

    Seizing New Opportunities in the Pharmacy Industry, Part 1, Pharmacy Times, December 19

    Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) partners with Dynamic Global Events Setting a New Standard for launching CE accredited Pharma Industry Live Events, PRNewswire, March 7

    2018

    Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs Appoints Accera CEO, Dr. Charles Stacey to its Board of Governors, PRNewswire, September 6

    Accreditation Council Appoints Pharma Power Players, former Otsuka CEO, Bob Oliver and Astellas Executive, S. Bob Chib to its Board of Governors, PRNewswire, August 30

    Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs Calls for Credentialing Pharma Sales Reps & Medical Staff to Combat Opioid Crisis, PRNewswire, May 11

    First Credentialing Program Launched for Medical Affairs Professionals in Brazil's Pharma Industry, PRNewswire, March 13