DPM Training Programme 2025 | Module 5: Drug Safety

Start date: Thursday 5 June 2025
End date: Thursday 19 June 2025

Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine Training Programme

The Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM) training programme has been designed by FPM to prepare candidates for the Certificate in Pharmaceutical Medicine (CPM) and Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine (DPM) exams.

The programme is mapped to the PharmaTrain syllabus, on which the CPM and DPM exams are based, aiming to improve knowledge across six broad topic areas, with three additional exam technique courses that explore technique and question practice across the three types of papers that feature in the CPM and DPM exams.

Our DPM Training Programme won Silver at the Association Excellence Awards 2024. Find out more here.

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 February, and 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 allowing time for revision and review.

Participants may register on Modules 1-6 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: 

Thursday 5 and Thursday 19 June


Price options

Module 1 – 6 (price per module)

  • FPM members: £750
  • PMST students: £675
  • Non-members: £875

Module 1 – 6 (bundle price)

  • FPM members: £4000
  • PMST students: £3625
  • Non-members: £4675

Module 7 – 9 (price per module)

  • FPM members: £375
  • PMST students: £350
  • Non-members: £450

Module 7 – 9 (bundle price)

  • FPM members: £1000
  • PMST students: £925
  • Non-members: £1175

Please see our booking terms and conditions and our privacy policy


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.

Approve for CPD

Contact:

If you are unable to complete your booking online or you would like to be invoiced, please email

Training@fpm.org.uk

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