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
5 seatingsoffered
Recertification introduced
20112009-20112007
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