The International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) is an independent, non-profit professional association with over 600 members from the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries; publication planning and medical communications companies; medical writers; academia; and medical journal staff, including editors and publishers. The association’s goals are to support the education needs of publication professionals and to develop best practices that ensure the rigorous maintenance of all ethical standards for reporting the results of medical research.
In March 2005, a small group of industry leaders joined together to form ISMPP (pronounced IzMap), a unique and independent professional association designed specifically to serve the educational needs of those involved in publication planning and related activities in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
Since that time, ISMPP has gained substantial respect from the business sects it supports, as well as positive attention from the medical community at large. As a result, the Society has more than doubled its membership during its second year and this momentum shows no sign of slowing. ISMPP strives to offer its members novel, practical education and resources unavailable anywhere else, and the speed with which the organization is growing indicates they are achieving these goals.
As a new entity, ISMPP has many years of development ahead. The Society invites you to explore their website to learn a bit more about their organization and welcomes the opportunity to address your professional needs as a member.
ISMPP Mission and Objectives
ISMPP’s mission is to support medical publication professionals through education in fields associated with publication development and planning. The Society strives to promote excellence in publishing effectiveness via open exchange and debate of relevant issues, as well as dissemination of practical information through high-quality conferences and training programs.
The Society serves medical publishing professional’s interest by the following means:
* Providing a forum to facilitate the further development and awareness of best practices in publication planning and execution
* Facilitating and encouraging communications among publication professionals within the pharmaceutical industry, medical publishers, medical communications companies, and other research, regulatory, and educational groups
* Fostering consensus for policies related to publication planning and medical publishing
* Supporting career growth, training and the development of individuals involved in publication development and planning
For mmore information about ISMPP, please visit their website.
