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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.
Download your copy of the new events calendar and see all the online workshops, conferences, RAC exams and European online workshops RAPS has planned for 2021 at a glance.
Registration is now open for RAPS Euro Convergence 2021! Attend to join peers from EU and around the world to gain insights and exchange ideas on the regions most pressing issues.
An invaluable resource for any professional engaged in designing, composing, compiling, or commenting on regulatory documentation
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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The RAPS Fellows program recognizes and honors regulatory professionals who have made significant contributions to the regulatory profession. Candidates for the RAPS Fellow distinction are assessed against established criteria by taking into consideration their work career achievements, and more importantly, their volunteer contributions above and beyond their employment commitments such as educating, training, writing, mentoring, etc., to the benefit of other regulatory professionals. The application process is intended to provide the candidate the opportunity to provide evidence of their contribution and commitment to the continued growth of and evolution of regulatory profession. There is also an expectation that Fellows will continue to make a commitment to the advancement of the profession into the future by continuing to share their knowledge, experience and expertise. The RAPS Fellows application window is open this year from 20 March 2020 to 22 May 2020.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
As part of the application process, you'll need to:
Complete and submit the General Candidate Information Form
The Fellows Application process involves 4 steps, all of which need to be complete by the yearly deadline:
STEP 1: Complete the General Candidate Information Form
This form asks for general contact information.
STEP 2: Download and Complete the Fellows Application Form.
The Fellows Application Form asks broader questions about your management and leadership experience, contributions to the regulatory profession, regulatory knowledge, educational background, work history, credentials and references. (The Fellows Committee reserves the right to contact your references to verify information supplied in your application.)
STEP 3: Submit and Email Completed Documents to wcarr@raps.org In Step 3, you will compile and email your completed application documents Fellows Application Form and CV.
STEP 4: Application Fee After your materials have been submitted, you will receive a link to pay the $100 application fee. This step must be completed before the yearly deadline. You will receive the online payment link in an email after Step 3 has been completed.
RAPS Fellows Application Form