“Are You Ready to Pass the MSL Assessment and Launch Your Career in Medical Affairs?”
Join the CMSL Certificate — the practical and personalized MSL training program designed to help you get certified, confident, and hired.
Cohort 27
Starting August 15th, 2025
Designed for Product Specialists, Medical Representatives and Aspiring MSLs in the Middle East
CPD UK Accredited | Online Live Sessions | MSL Assessment Support
Join a community of more than 600 Graduate in the MENA Region in a Comprehensive Learning Journey Towards Medical Affairs
Start Your Learning Journey Now
Learn. Apply. Grow.
The CMSL Certificate equips you with the MSL competencies, practical skills, and strategic insights you need to be ready for MSL Assessment.
10 Interactive Live Sessions
Master clinical trial appraisal and presentation, medical strategy development, KOL engagement, and effective medical communication.
3 Individual MSL Assessments
Receive personalized coaching, comprehensive assessments, and tailored guidance that extends beyond certification, ensuring impactful career development.
6 Month Soft Skills Mentorship Sessions
Enhance your professional growth with six dedicated workshops on business communication, Critical and Analytical thinking, Storytelling, Problem solving and interviewing skills, specifically designed to prepare you for successful MSL assessments.
Program Instructor
Dr. Adham El Said
- 10 years Experience in a Regional Medical Affairs role (Middle East).
- 5 years experience in Medical Affairs capabilities training, trained more than 600 current and aspiring MSLs
- 15 years experience in the Pharmaceutical field across Middle East.
- Professional certified trainer from American University in Cairo.
- Qualified Professional trainer from ATD.
- Medical Affairs and soft skills trainer.
CMSL Learning Objectives
By the end of the CMSL Certificate, you’ll be able to demonstrate technical, strategic, and communication competencies essential to succeed as a Medical Science Liaison.
Understand the MSL Role
- Define the role of an MSL and its significance in pharma.
- Identify the essential competencies and skills needed to be an effective MSL.
- Analyze the responsibilities and expectations of an MSL in different contexts.
Answer MSL Interview Questions
- Recognize typical MSL interview questions.
- Apply strategies to answer convincingly.
- Refine responses based on feedback.
Critically Appraise Trials
- Analyze trial design and components.
- Evaluate trial quality and validity.
- Present critical appraisals effectively.
Medical Strategy & Activities
- Develop comprehensive medical strategies.
- Execute activities across product lifecycle.
- Justify activity selection by stage/objectives.
KOL List & Engagement
- Define criteria for selecting KOLs.
- Build a therapeutic-area specific list.
- Develop strategies to engage and cultivate relationships with KOLs effectively.
Understand Clinical Terms
- Define key clinical trial terminologies.
- Apply them to interpret protocols/results.
- Communicate them clearly in practice.
Present Clinical Trials
- Deliver clear, engaging presentations.
- Organize and structure clinical content.
- Use visual aids effectively.
Guidelines & Medical Questions
- Interpret and apply medical guidelines.
- Formulate evidence-based responses.
- Address complex inquiries with clarity.
Understand PMOS Studies
- Differentiate post-marketing study types.
- Define their objectives and outcomes.
- Evaluate relevance to Medical Affairs.
Manage Advisory Boards
- Plan and lead effective advisory boards.
- Overcome key engagement challenges.
- Evaluate board effectiveness.
Risk & Safety Communication
- Explain MSL role in safety education.
- Train HCPs on risk minimization.
- Communicate safety impact clearly.
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