With enthusiasm, the Academy reminds its readers of the opportunity to complete our Leadership in Medical Affairs course, Module 7. Below I share a short testimonial of the importance of leadership in general and this course in particular. The course is based on ten lectures and four webinars and includes multiple opportunities for teachers and students to interface in the Discussion Forum.
IFAPP Academy Leadership Module Testimonial
In the early 90s, in collaboration with teachers at the SDA Bocconi Business school, I organized the first Italian course on leadership, specifically tailored to Medical Affairs professionals. It was a unique course in the Italian scene, and it had significant success! The first offering was sold out in just two days, and we quickly organized a second offering, as we decided to limit the number of students to 40. Over the years, the course gained much interest, and we managed to organize more than 20 editions. In total, approximately 800 Italian professionals attended. I receive great pleasure from encountering former students who proudly remember the course and share several examples with me of when principles learned at the course were utilized in the day to day functioning of their jobs. Indeed, all professionals dealing with KOLs, Regulatory Authorities or simply peers on the project team, should know and continuously apply the key elements of leadership. For these reasons, I urge you to enroll in this course and embark on the journey of enhancing and infusing leadership into the daily tasks of your career.
Domenico Criscuolo, MD, PhD, GFMD
Past President of SIMeF and IFAPP
IFAPP Academy Chair of Module 4
