ISMPP Highlights
Did You Know? Important Changes to the US Sunshine Act and More
The Educational Series on Data and Financial Transparency has been updated and is now available in the Member Center section of ISMPP’s website. The Educational Series is provided as a benefit to ISMPP members. An important addition to the Educational Series slide set is new information about…
ISMPP Sets Strong Educational Presence in Asia Pacific
Over 200 ISMPP members in the Asia Pacific region recently enjoyed two exciting educational events for medical publication and scientific communication professionals: the third Asia Pacific Meeting of ISMPP, held September 6, 2019, in Tokyo, Japan, and the first-ever ISMPP China Outreach Program, held August 23, 2019, in Shanghai, China…
First-ever Academic Salon of ISMPP China Outreach Program a Success
The first-ever academic salon of the ISMPP China Outreach Program was held on August 23, 2019, in Shanghai, China, broadening the Society’s educational offerings in the Asia Pacific region. Over 70 attendees represented a variety of backgrounds ranging from…
Message from Our Leadership
Robert J. Matheis
ISMPP President and CEO
News and Trends
Publication Planning at Smaller Companies: Top 5 Learnings for Success
Generating and deploying a robust publication plan at a smaller or earlier-stage company, where resources may be scarce, budgets low, and awareness of best practices limited, presents a unique set of challenges…
Social Media: A Useful Tool or a Distraction in Medical Publications?
Social media is part of everyday life for many healthcare professionals who use it alongside traditional communication channels for scientific exchange and debate. The benefits of facilitating the transparent and credible exchange of …
Narrative Reviews and Consensus Processes – Combining the Literature with Expert Opinion and Real-World Experience
Narrative reviews and Delphi consensus processes play important supporting roles in the collection and analysis of expert opinion by synthesizing the available evidence from the literature and…
What Would You Do?
In our role as medical publication professionals, we may occasionally encounter situations in which it is not obvious how to ensure good publication practice. Have you ever wished you could consult the ISMPP membership for guidance when these situations arise? Here’s your opportunity!
What Would You Do? is a section of The MAP that presents case scenarios as an educational tool for medical publication professionals. The section provides a case scenario to ponder, and readers are invited to participate in a poll by selecting one of the listed solutions. Readers can also submit their thoughts on the scenario anonymously. The poll results, plus educational insights, are posted in a later issue for readers to digest.
Can Marketing Provide Input at Publications and Data Communication Planning Meetings?
You are leading the strategic publications and data communication portions of business planning with your medical affairs and real-world outcomes teams. Your marketing colleagues have requested a seat at the table during these discussions…
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