DPM Training Programme 2025 | Module 6: Communication, Value and Access
Thursday 24 July 2025
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Wednesday 15 October 2025
09:30 - 17:00 (UK time)
Evidence generated from observational studies using real world data (RWD), outside of clinical trials, known as real world evidence (RWE), is increasingly being used to inform decision-making regarding the use of medicines. The use of RWE has gone beyond its usual domains of pharmacovigilance, pharmacoeconomic and outcomes research.
Real world (RW) studies are now conducted during the whole lifecycle of medicines, to enhance drug discovery and development, as well as their contribution to studying post-authorisation safety and effectiveness. The potential for the use of RWE throughout the entire lifecycle of medicines will continue to grow.
All pharmaceutical physicians need to understand the principles, methods and applications of observational RW studies.
This one-day hybrid course aims to provide an introduction to RWE studies in the context of pharmaceutical medicine.
This educational course will end with concluding remarks from Professor Saad Shakir. Delegates will be able to ask any questions and bring forward topics for discussion which had not been addressed earlier in the course.
This full-day course will be introductory; no pre-requisites are required. It is suitable for pharmaceutical physicians and others working in the field of pharmaceutical medicine.
Professor Saad Shakir MB ChB LRCP&S FRCP FFPM FISPE FISoP MRCGP Independent Consultant – Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology
Professor Deborah Layton FRPharmS FISPE, Drug Safety Lead, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP
Dr Ben Bray MBChB MD MPH MRCP MFPH FFCI, Partner and Evidence Generation Lead, Lane Clark & Peacock LLP
This one-day course is hybrid, so you have the option of either attending in person or attending online via Zoom.
The course will be delivered at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). You can find them here:
5-11
Theobalds Rd
London
WC1X 8SH
Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided to those attending in person. A member of the training team will be in touch with you to confirm any dietary or accessibility requirements.
If you select the online option, you will be contacted by a member of the training team who will provide you with Zoom joining information. You will also be provided the opportunity to ‘buddy up’ with an in person delegate to support engagement during the session.
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This course is hybrid, so you can either attend in person or online via Zoom. It will take place on:
Wednesday 15 October 2025, 09:00-17:30 (UK time)
Price options:
In person FPM member fee £175
In person non-member fee £225
In person PMST trainee fee £125
Online FPM member fee £125
Online non member fee £150
Online PMST trainee fee £100
CPD Credits
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Time | Session Title |
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09:30 | Welcome (FPM & speakers) (Saad Shakir) |
09:45 | Basic principles and value of RWD (Saad Shakir)
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11:15 | Refreshment break |
11:30 | Considerations in design of Observational RW studies (Deborah Layton)
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13:00 | Lunch |
14:00 | Best practice guidelines for design of RWD studies (Deborah Layton)
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15:00 | Refreshment break |
15:15 | Real-World Evidence in Action: Shaping Health Care Decisions (Ben Bray)
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16:00 | The future of RWE (Ben Bray)
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16:45 | Closing Remarks (Saad Shakir) |
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