Bridge the Gap Between Medicine and Industry

Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate

Gain the skills to interpret research, navigate compliance, and lead in pharma and biotech.

100% Online

Complete your certificate online from anywhere, anytime.

CME Credits

Earn up to 60 AAPA Category 1 CME credits.

Doctoral Courses

Transform medicine with doctoral-level training

Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate

The Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate at the University of Lynchburg prepares you to step confidently into high-impact roles in medical affairs, compliance, and strategic communications. 

Through this program you can meet the growing demand for highly skilled professionals who can bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and industry application in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Gain insight into clinical trial design and FDA submission processes, refine your ability to communicate complex clinical and compliance information with diverse stakeholders, and develop practical strategies to assess and reduce risk. You’ll also learn to interpret pharmaceutical research and translate trial data into meaningful, real-world decisions for healthcare delivery and drug development.

This certificate is available through the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program. It serves as an excellent introduction to the doctoral program or can complement and expand your current or previous doctoral studies.

Instruction Method:
    • 100% Online and Asynchronous 
Prerequisite:
    • Prior completion of a master’s degree.

Curriculum and Resources

2026-27 Academic Year Information

Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate Curriculum

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Total Hours Required: 12*

*For those enrolling in a certificate program who have not previously completed the University of Lynchburg Doctor of Medical Science program, an additional 1 credit doctoral writing course is required.

Admissions

Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate Faculty

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Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
2024 Headshot of Blake Rogers

Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Program Director, DMSc ...
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Bryn Kroto

Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc, DEL ...
Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc ...
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Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Debra Munsell

Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor, DMSc ...
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Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Headshot of Greer Trainham

Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the PA Medicine Program, Alumni Chair University of Lynchburg MPAM and DMSc Programs ...
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Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Dr. Mike Cohen

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...
Nikoleta Delis

Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Associate Program Director, DMSc ...
Raquelle Akavan

Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C

Director of Advancement & Engagement, DMSc ...
Sandra Keavey

Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C

Associate Professor ...
Sarah Bolander, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Headshot of Vickie Beloy

Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Program Director, DMSc ...

Bobby Cockram ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc, DEL ...

Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C

Assistant Professor, DMSc ...

Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Associate Professor, DMSc ...

Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty in the PA Medicine Program, Alumni Chair University of Lynchburg MPAM and DMSc Programs ...

Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Associate Program Director, DMSc ...

Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C

Director of Advancement & Engagement, DMSc ...

Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C

Associate Professor ...

Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C

Adjunct Faculty, DMSc ...

Graduate Tuition

Below is an overview of the cost of the program:

Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate

$ 840 Cost Per Credit Hour
  • Credit Hours: 12
  • Estimated Cost of Completion: $10,080

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