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The regulatory function is vital in making safe and effective healthcare products available worldwide. Individuals who ensure regulatory compliance and prepare submissions, as well as those whose main job function is clinical affairs or quality assurance are all considered regulatory professionals.
One of our most valuable contributions to the profession is the Regulatory Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics provides regulatory professionals with core values that hold them to the highest standards of professional conduct.
Your membership opens the door to free learning resources on demand. Check out the Member Knowledge Center for free webcasts, publications and online courses.
Like all professions, regulatory is based on a shared set of competencies. The Regulatory Competency Framework describes the essential elements of what is required of regulatory professionals at four major career and professional levels.
Join the brightest minds in regulatory at the annual Regulatory Convergence. See the global regulatory community in action. Intensive workshops. Topical sessions. Meet ups with regulators. This is where it all comes together.
With so many global regulation changes, staying informed is a challenge. Join other regulatory professionals as you navigate the gray together.
For 20 years, our flagship publication, Fundamentals of US Regulatory Affairs, has been giving regulatory professionals the insights and answers they need, right at their fingertips.
There are hundreds of RAC testing centers available worldwide. Either RAC exam (Devices and Drugs) may be taken at any location. Find an upcoming exam at a location near you.
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RAPS Fellows are seasoned, proven leaders in regulatory. They are the masters of the profession who thrive on building and sharing regulatory knowledge that shapes the future of the profession. Giving back to the community is second nature to Fellows. Serving as a volunteer is a priority. Fellows represent all segments of RAPS membership, including industry, government, academia, research and clinical organizations.
What it takes to become a RAPS Fellow
RAPS Fellows require a unique dedication to the regulatory field that is illustrated by a history of commitment and success. It’s what you do outside of your “9 to 5” that will make you a strong Fellow candidate. You mentor, write articles, volunteer your time, speak at conferences, you go above and beyond your job description to nurture the profession—these are the things that set you apart from your peers and the attributes we are seeking.
The rigorous selection process guarantees that only regulatory professionals with the highest qualifications and experience are elected. Applications, evaluated by a selection committee of rotating RAPS fellows, are reviewed yearly.
Application Information and Selection Process
RAPS Fellows must have a strong and extensive experience at the strategic management levels as outlined in the Regulatory Competency Framework. Unless you are presently employed at a health agency, you must have an active RAPS membership when you apply.
Meet RAPS Fellows
Criteria to become a RAPS Fellow includes:
RAPS Fellows responsibilities: