Apply by Wednesday, February 15 for Next ISMPP Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) Exam
The ISMPP Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) credential is as a mark of accomplishment in skills associated with medical publication planning and implementation; it denotes excellence in ethical publication practice, resulting in increased confidence and value to current and future employers, colleagues, and customers. The CMPP credential is awarded to eligible candidates who successfully complete the CMPP examination—there are no additional requirements. Once received, the certification is valid for 5 years.
Earning a CMPP means that you:
• Are a leader in your profession, recognized as credentialed in the field by a range of stakeholders
• Agree to uphold the highest levels of scientific and professional integrity in medical publications
• Possess a recognized knowledge base, skill set, and abilities that are identifiable and measurable
• Support a set of common standards for medical publication professionals
• Have demonstrated and defined your commitment to the profession
Are You Ready? Applicants who take the CMPP exam come from a number of industry sectors and hold a variety of job functions including, but not limited to, medical writers and editors, researchers, project managers, publication planners, and publishers. The minimal requirements to sit the CMPP exam can be found in The CMPP Candidate Handbook, available at http://www.ismpp.org/certification/exam.html. The handbook also contains sample questions and other information, so you can assess your readiness to take the exam. You can also refer to the attached Fact Sheet for more information.
Don’t Miss the Deadline! Applications are now being accepted for the next seating of the CMPP exam, March 1–31, 2012, at approved testing centers around the world. You can submit your application, exam fee, and signed candidate agreement form to the ISMPP CMPP office—either electronically or by regular post. Your application will be reviewed for eligibility—upon acceptance, you will receive an email confirmation, followed by details on how to schedule your exam.
Hurry! The application deadline is Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
About ISMPP:
The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals is an independent nonprofit professional association with members from the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries; publication planning and medical communications companies; academia; and medical journal staff, including editors and publishers. Its goals are to support the education needs of publication professionals and to develop best practices that ensure the rigorous maintenance of all ethical standards for reporting the results of medical research. Additional information about ISMPP is available by contacting the organization’s Executive Director, Kimberly Goldin (phone 1-914-945-0507, e-mail kgoldin@ismpp.org), or online at www.ismpp.org.
For more information on ISMPP and CMPP, please visit www.ismpp.org or contact Sue Marek, Credentialing Associate at ISMPP, at smarek@ismpp.org or 1-908-859-8414.
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Certified Medical Publication Professional (CMPP) Exam Fact Sheet
Deadline for applications to sit the March 2012 CMPP exam is Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
• The CMPP examination is a computerized test composed of 150 multiple-choice questions designed to assess a candidate’s knowledge and experience of medical publications. Preparing for the exam is straightforward. The CMPP Candidate Handbook, available at http://www.ismpp.org/certification/exam.html, includes a list of topics and sample questions, as well as information on eligibility, the application process, schedule, fees, and everything else candidates will need to help prepare for the exam.
• Successful completion of the examination provides a number of tangible benefits to the individual. Holders of the CMPP accreditation are recognized as credible experts in the medical publications arena, having demonstrated skills, knowledge, and leadership as well as confidence within the professional community. As such, CMPP holders are widely regarded as having enhanced value to colleagues and business partners.
• Qualifying CMPP candidates come from a number of industry sectors and hold a variety of job functions including, but not limited to, medical writers and editors, researchers, project managers, publication planners, and publishers.
• The CMPP credential validates an individual’s specialty experience and professional judgment, knowledge, and skills within the medical publications arena.
• Supporting CMPP certification provides significant benefits to organizations, as CMPP holders are better prepared to make informed decisions with greater confidence. They also help organizations to interpret, apply, and adhere to good publication practice guidelines, therefore optimizing opportunities and minimizing risk. Supporting CMPP certification can also help increase job satisfaction, boost employee retention, and enhance recruitment within the highly competitive medical publications sector.
• The CMPP credential is awarded to candidates who successfully complete the CMPP examination—there are no additional requirements.
• If you would like to sit the CMPP exam, speak to your employer about the benefits outlined above, and visit http://www.ismpp.org/certification/exam.html to apply for the March 2012 exam today—
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2012.