Clinical Development Courses and Certifications

Recently, I physician that booked a free 15 minute consultation with me asked about Clinical Development training courses.

Generally, I counsel physicians that they have plenty of degrees and experience to transition to pharma. 

I certainly do not think they need to go back for a Masters degree, etc.

The physician that I was speaking with had found a Clinical Development course, offered by Harvard, that seemed financially reasonable and interesting.

I typically recommend that all physicians that want to transition to pharma/biotech take a FREE Good Clinical Practices (GCP) course. 

IF you are a resident or fellow and have the opportunity to get a Masters in Clinical Research during your training, and you are interested in clinical research as a career (whether in academics or industry); I do believe this is highly worthwhile!

There are some courses out there… 

This is a personal decision about cost, time and gain.

These courses will not LAND you the job in pharma/biotech.

You will still need to do the work including applying for jobs and importantly, NETWORKING.

I’m always happy to discuss these decisions with physicians interested in transitioning to pharma/biotech!!

Ready to make a career transition to pharma/biotech… want to explore a way to use your medical training and knowledge in a fulfilling way without nights and weekends call or charting. Watch this webinar on Getting Past the Three Major Hurdles to a Career in the Pharma Industry HERE.