The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA) has been acknowledged for embracing the Principles of the Prestigious “Exemplar Training Organization” Honor.
The award aims to acknowledge the efforts of the organizations that provide archetypal, results-oriented programs or projects that demonstrate cost-effective, significant, and relevant impact on the populations served. The ACMA certification programs, including the Board Certified Medical Affairs Specialist (BCMAS) and Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS), received the highest recognition and ratings among the organizations nominated, according to IACET.
William Soliman, Ph.D., BCMAS, CEO of the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs, stated in the official press release that “We are proud to be setting the standard of excellence for medical science liaisons (MSLs) and medical affairs, as well as providing award-winning continuing education for the life sciences industries.. It’s certainly an honor to win this award and receive recognition for the work we do to raise the bar for excellence in the medical affairs profession.”
The ACMA joins an impressive list of past Exemplar Training Organization award winners, including NASA, the Federal Energy Management Program, and The Crisis Prevention Institute.
Soliman also emphasized that the mission of the ACMA is to establish a higher level of independent global standards of excellence in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic, medical devices, and healthcare industry. “Since 2015, the ACMA’s BCMAS program for medical science liaisons and medical affairs professionals has enrolled more than 5,000 individuals in over 70 countries around the world, with a determination to raise the bar of professional standards in medical affairs,” he said.
The IACET Awards Program represents the top nominations presented, bringing the best of the best in pharmaceutical industry training and certification. Continuing Education and Training providers who earn the IACET Accreditation Standing undergo a rigorous peer-review process that sends a message to their respective industries that they have met or exceeded standards developed and sanctioned by ANSI.
The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs, recognized as the global organization that strives to set the benchmark of excellence, with its wide range of certifications for the life sciences and healthcare industries, has managed to grab this honor with its excellence. Accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET/ANSI). As a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, ACMA collaborates with ScientiaCME to provide CME/CE credits for U.S. licensed physicians and pharmacists. “We aim to bring exceptional standards in education and training for the life science and healthcare industry across the globe. Our training programs are used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostic companies as a go-to resource and reference, giving them an edge to meet the objectives of the healthcare sector,” said Soliman.
The ACMA administers the only accredited Medical Affairs and Medical Science Liaison (MSL) certification program. The council works collaboratively with other organizations to ensure that there are adequate educational and professional development opportunities for Medical Affairs professionals, as well as clinical and scientific students with an interest in Medical Affairs. “We know how essential it is for doctors to remain at the top of their game because they are in the field of serving humanity. The ACMA works as an industry leader to ensure that the scientific and medical professionals in the pharmaceutical industry have spot-on knowledge. Via the ACMA’s learning platform, we serve our part to improve the public health around the world by ensuring that the information communicated to healthcare providers (HCPs) from pharma companies is comprehensive, accurate, and unbiased,” said Soliman.
