CMPP Program Update:Preparing Now for the Future

Danita Sutton, PhDCertified Medical Publication Professional

Executive Vice President, MedErgy HealthGroup

A Brief Look Back…

Idea emerged;work began

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Recertification introduced

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Where Are We Today?

• 305 medical publication professionals

• Representing all sectors

• Wide geographic spread

Geographic Spread of CMPPs

What Value Does Certification Offer?

The CMPP credential certifies expertise as a medical publication professional, proficiency in

good publication practices, commitment to ethical and transparent data dissemination standards, and leadership in upholding and fostering integrity and excellence in medical

publications.

What Does it Mean to Hold the CMPP Credential?

• Distinguished as leaders in the field

• Public commitment to ethical practice

• Important role in establishing trust among stakeholders

Laying the Foundation Todayfor the Future

Credentialing Committee

Subject Matter Experts

Interim Certification Board + Committee

Elected Certification Board

Recertification Committee

You have brains in your head.You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourselfany direction you choose.

Dr. Seuss. Oh the Places You’ll Go (1990)

Planning for the Future

Looking ahead…

The commitment is ongoing

• Certificate awarded following specific course instruction (training) and achievement of a passing score on an examination, confirms knowledge at a specific point in time; requires no further commitment to training

• Credential awarded by a professional certification program, confirms a knowledge and skill set at a specific point in time; however, continued commitment required to maintain status

Recertification

• Assures maintenance of continued professional knowledge and skills in the field of medical publishing

• Requires certificants to understand and follow the standards of ethical publication practices, which continue to evolve over time

• Ensures ongoing involvement of CMPPs in the field of medical publishing

New this year…

Check the Annual Meeting program for the workshops and

presentations that qualify for recertification credit hours

What Should You Do?

• Join the growing body of your peers by becoming a Certified Medical Publication Professional

• Support and advocate for our profession by demonstrating your ongoing commitment to the ethical practice of medical publications

• Consider running for the 2011-2012 Certification Board—information at Booth 11

• Get involved by joining the Credentialing Committee

Congratulations to all CMPPs who took the September 2009 Exam!

Certification Board

• Danita Sutton, Chair*

• Angela Cairns, Vice Chair*

• Stacy Simpson, Secretary*

• Wendy Battisti, At-large*

• Kathleen McConnell, At-Large*

• Carol Sanes-Miller, At-Large*

• Rosie Lynch, Ex-officio

• Rob Matheis, Ex-officio*

*Certified Medical Publication Professionals

Credentialing Committee*

• Paul Ricigliano, Chair• Suzann Schiller, Vice Chair• Trish Deja• Linda Cooney• Margaret Haugh• Mary Beth Moncrief• Mukund Nori• Kirtida Pandya• Monika Poelzman

*All Certified Medical Publication Professionals

Special Thanks and Disclosure

• Special thanks

• Support for the concept and development of this presentation was provided by Kim Pepitone, CMPP