Why Certify with BCMAS®
BCMAS improves trust among patients & healthcare providers
Beyond certification
In addition to earning your board certification in medical affairs and setting yourself apart in the industry, you'll enjoy a number of perks as a BCMAS graduate, including:
ACMA mentorship
At the completion of the certification program, when you've attained your BCMAS designation, the ACMA will assign you to a qualified mentor with whom you can consult on Medical Affairs and career matters.
ACMA career database resources
You'll have exclusive access to the ACMA's career database resources that can help you find and land your dream job in Medical Affairs. These perks are completely complimentary and only available to BCMAS graduates.
Earn CME/CE credits
BCMAS is the only board certification to offer CME/CE credits. For the credit-bearing BCMAS core competencies—Strategic Mastery of Medical Affairs and AI Integration, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, and Digital Innovation, Value Demonstration with HEOR & AI, and Compliance and Data Privacy in Medical Affairs—you can obtain up to 5 CME/CE credits.
Networking groups
Join exclusive networking groups for BCMAS graduates, forging powerful connections to enhance your career prospects
VIP access
BCMAS graduates enjoy privileged access to free resources and networking events, enhancing their professional development opportunities
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.
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.
Mark Harman
Founder and Principal
It's always a challenge to transition from academia to industry. And going from a medical science liaison to senior leader, you need something extra. BCMAS helped me have everything in place and helped me expand my knowledge base beyond the product knowledge. To my MSL team members, I think BCMAS can give them a competitive edge in their career.
Jaideep Banerjee, PhD, BCMAS
Medical Science Liaison
The BCMAS program is packed with information for a medical science liaison (MSLs) to be successful in medical affairs, all while being easy to digest. It has left me, a medical science liaison of less than two years, feeling more confident and equipped in my interactions with KOLs as I have been opened to seeing the full capability of my role and my cross-collaborative colleagues' roles.
Erin Duffy, PharmD, BCMAS
Sr. Medical Science Liaison
The program was very helpful to pull together an encompassing understanding of the medical science liaison role, including a great deal of information on regulatory affairs. The format is super engaging!
Tracy Bunting-Early, PhD, BCMAS
Director of Medical Affairs
Depending on your years of experience in the pharmaceutical, device, and/or diagnostics industry and the functions which you have worked before, you may find some modules more familiar and some would be new. If you are planning to join Medical Affairs, this course will give you a very good perspective about what you are getting into.
Navid Nedjatian, MD, MBA, BCMAS
Global Medical Director
"The BCMAS program validated my knowledge, competence, and credibility as a Medical Science Liaison"
Kerry Flecknoe, ESE, BCMAS
Medical Science Liaison
The BCMAS provided me with a thorough knowledge of medical affairs operations, the life sciences industry, cross-functionality within life science companies and the regulatory and ethical requirements of medical science liaisons. In a nutshell, this program gave me an in-depth perspective on the dynamic role a medical science liaison plays in scientific exchange and data generation.
Amandeep Singh, PhD, BCMAS
Medical Content Writer
The BCMAS program is a perfect resource for industry professionals, transitioning academics or anyone seeking to gain and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of healthcare landscapes, therapeutic development and regulatory infrastructure. Medical science liaisons (MSLs), particularly those with a clinical focus, will benefit immeasurably from the scope and depth offered by this course as I have. The ACMA deserves high praise for cultivating this class-leading experience!
Jonathan Blaize, PhD, BCMAS
Medical Science Liaison
I was looking for avenues where I can learn more and grow in medical affairs as a medical science liaison. I got the weekly newsletters from ACMA and got curious. I saw some msl colleagues from Asia who were board certified, so I decided to complete the program. The preparatory modules allowed me to learn new things and improve on what I already know regarding medical affairs.
Raymond Oliva, MD, FPCP, BCMAS
Med Affairs Director
A wealth of information and really supportive society!
Alyn Mitlyng
Clinical Support Specialist
Loved it! Such a great foundation for someone new to pharma. I have a clinical background, so I found the program very helpful. I had the opportunity to meet great people and appreciate the continued online education available. Nothing but good things to say!
Laura Jurasek, BScN, NP, MN, BCMAS
Medical Science Liaison
I wanted to work in medical affairs as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the pharmaceutical industry. With the addition of the BCMAS to my LinkedIn profile and resume, it attracted recruiters to me for medical science liaison roles. It also showed prospective hiring managers that I was a self-starter and someone who takes initiative.
Nneka Dimanochie, PharmD, BCMAS
Medical Science Liaison
"The BCMAS program provides an in-depth understanding of the medical affairs field"
Dr. Jose Alexander
MD, D(ABMM), FCCM, BCMAS, SM, MB(ASCP)
BCMAS program provided me with an enrich valuable content regarding the pharmaceutical industry generally and more specifically to medical science liaisons. The course is highly valuable if medical affairs is your field of interest.
Faisal Alkhateeb BCMAS
Regional Medical Advisor
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.
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.
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.
Jaideep Banerjee, PhD, BCMAS
Medical Science Liaison
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