BCMAS® The Badge of Excellence in Medical Affairs.
Ranked #1 by Pharma Industry Insiders
The Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS®) certification is the most comprehensive Medical Affairs & Medical Science Liaison professional development and training program in the world.
Achieving the BCMAS demonstrates the highest standards of knowledge and excellence in the Medical Affairs profession. It also sets the stage for continual professional development through values centered on lifelong learning.
As a BCMAS certified professional, you must meet specified requirements in order to maintain and renew your certification every five (5) years. Maintaining your certification is important as a professional.
Warning
BCMAS certifications not maintained in five years will be suspended
Requirements for renewing your BCMAS certification:
The BCMAS credential is valid for five (5) years. To keep your certification active, there are two paths:
Recertification Option 1: Completing twenty (20) hours of continuing education modules provided by the ACMA and successful quiz completion of each module
Recertification Option 2 : Retaking and passing the board exam
The cost for recertification is $499 USD.
Option 1 - If you decide to complete 20 hours of CE, below are the courses that can be taken for recertification:
(Note each course is equivalent to 3 CEs. You must choose at least 7 courses from the list below to maintain your certification).
Diversity in Clinical Trials
Patient-Reported Outcomes
Medical Congress
Medical Strategic Planning
Social and Behavioral Pharmacy
Effective Communication
Patient Centricity
Speaker Programs
Drug Literature Evaluation
Drugs of Abuse
Pharmacy Mobile Applications & Resources
Real-World Evidence
Health Insurance Policies
Rare Disease Drug Development
Why should I recertify as a BCMAS specialist?
Remain Compliant
Ensure you are remaining active and compliant in your training & career
Commitment of Excellence
Continue to demonstrate your commitment of excellence and commitment to high standards in the industry
Keep Up With Standards
Keep up with pharmaceutical industry standards and current protocols
Boost Your Career Options
Take the next step forward to expand your career possibilities
What are the benefits of maintaining my certification?
Salary Increase
Potential for salary increases and performance enhancements
Commitment to Your Profession
Demonstrated commitment to your profession
Graduate Network
Allows for participation in the graduate network
Continuing Education
Continuing education helps you stay relevant as the profession evolves and as the industry grows