This module will include the following topics:
- Types of Data & Descriptive Statistics
- The Null Hypothesis, Type I & Type II Error & Significance Confidence Intervals
- Sample Size Calculation & Power
- Minimising Bias, Randomisation & Handling of Missing Data
- Multiplicity
- Subgroups & Meta-analysis
- Trial Design: Adaptive Designs, Non-Inferiority & Equivalence
- Data Collection, Data Management & Standardisation
- Interim Analysis, Survival Analysis & Hazard Ratios
- Presentation & Interpretation of Study Results, Violations & Withdrawals
- 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.
Participants may register on the modules at any time throughout the duration of the programme, however we strongly recommend following the schedule to allow for adequate preparation ahead of the 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 will receive a 50% refund.
In addition:
- refunds cannot be given after the published start dates.
- In the event of cancellation by FPM a full refund will be given.
Live expert led sessions:
11 April & 25 April
Price options
Modules 1-6 (Price per module)
- FPM Members £730
- PMST £656
- Non-Members £840
Modules 1-6 (Bundle price)
- FPM Members £3,937
- PMST £3,528
- Non-Members £4,536
Modules 7-9 (Exam Revision – price per module)
- FPM Members £367
- PMST £325
- Non-Members £425
Modules 7-9 (Bundle price) – refunds for modules 8 & 9 will be issued if candidates do not pass paper 1
- FPM Members £992
- PMST £882
- Non-Members £1150
FPM will close bookings for each module 24hours before each module.
CPD Credits
If you attend this course you can use it as CPD for your appraisal.
To do so you’ll need to provide:
- evidence (certificate of attendance), and
- reflection, specifically a couple of paragraphs on what you learnt, what effect it will have on your current practice and how it relates to Good Medical Practice.
- if you are registered for PMST on the 2021 Curriculum you may also be able to use learning gained from the programme to support the development of your capabilities in practice.
Upload these into your portfolio and self-allocate your CPD points at 0.25 credits per 15 mins.
Contact:
If you are unable to complete your booking online or you would like to be invoiced, please email
Training@fpm.org.uk
