This module will include the following topics: 

•  Classification of AEs & ADRs
•  Assessment of Evidence for Causality & Association
• Testing for Specific Safety Issues
• Collection of AEs in Clinical Trials, DSURs, Role of Sponsors & Investigators in Reporting, Regulatory Requirements & CIOMS
• Spontaneous Reporting
•  Off Label Use
• Sources of Epidemiological & PV Information, Post‐Authorisation Safety Studies & Signal Detection
•  Benefit‐Risk Assessment, Risk Management & Safety Specifications
• Medication Errors
• Issue/Crisis Management, Dear HCP Communications & Product Withdrawal Procedures
• Periodic Safety Update Reports/Periodic Benefit‐Risk Evaluation Reports
• Clinical Trial Reports and DSURs
• Adverse Events in Clinical Studies
• Question practice

By the end of this course, you will:

• further your understanding of key aspects of pharmaceutical medicine and the industry
• gain a focused approach to learning and exam preparation
• develop your confidence to sit the exam
•  benefit from a comprehensive range of learning materials that will aid you in your professional development
• gain the knowledge needed to develop and maintain competence, ethics and integrity and the highest professional standards.

Who is this course for?

•  anyone who wishes to prepare for the Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine (CPM) and Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM) exams
•  anyone who has taken the DPM exam previously and requires refresher training
•  anyone wishing to improve/update their knowledge in a topic or topic area
• anyone requiring the flexibility of a modular training programme
• anyone preferring a guided approach to training and exam preparation
• although the course is designed specifically to meet the requirements of the DPM syllabus, you do not need to be a Pharmaceutical Physician, have a medical degree, be enrolled in PMST or be planning to sit the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine exam in order to attend.

Booking Information

The DPM Training Programme starts on 1 March, where the modules may be bought individually or as a series. You are provided with a license to access the materials contained in the LMS for 24 months from the start of the programme i.e., 1 March, allowing for revision and review after exam results are released.

Please note, from 30 May, you will no longer be able to purchase Modules 1-3 or take advantage of the Modules 1-6 bundle offer, ahead of 2023 exams.

Please note, to access this course, you will need a computer and a good internet connection, and some means of making your own revision notes.

Refund policy

Providing participants have not accessed their programme:

• cancellations up to 1 week before the start date of a module or a revision training course a full refund will be given.
• cancellations between 1 week and the published start date of a module or revision training course a 50% refund will be given. If someone else can take your place on the module, a full refund will be provided.

In addition:

• refunds cannot be given after the published start dates.
• In the event of cancellation by FPM a full refund will be given.
• If you have booked the SAQ and/or CAP exam technique revision courses but subsequently decide not to take them, you can request a full refund up to 17:00 on 27 September.