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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.
Resources, news and special offers to support you and your professional development during this difficult time.
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.
Convergence 2020 has come and gone, but you can still access recorded sessions, which are available to attendees until 31 December 2020.
This year, our European regulatory community will converge online with a fully virtual program that will allow attendees to experience Euro Convergence live online from the safety and comfort of their homes.
RAPS' “how to” guide to developing a comprehensive global regulatory strategy for all types of medical devices. Updated September 2020.
From self-assessments to help you identify your strengths and areas to focus on to reference books and online courses that will help you fill in the gaps in your regulatory knowledge, RAPS has the resources to help you prepare for the RAC exam.
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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: