Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate
Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate
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
CME Credits
Doctoral Courses
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.Â
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 AsynchronousÂ
Prerequisite:
- Prior completion of a master’s degree.
Curriculum and Resources
2026-27 Academic Year Information
Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate Curriculum
- PA 921: Strategic Communications (3 credits)
- PA 922: Corporate Compliance (3 credits)
- PA 923: Introduction to MSL (3 credits)
- PA 924: Pharmaceutical Research (3 credits)
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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.
Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate Faculty
Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C
Bobby Cockram ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C
Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C
Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA
Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Elijah Salzer ’20 DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM
Everett Allen ’22 DMSc, MPH, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Frank Caruso ’26 MPH, ’19 DMSc, PA-C, EMT-P
Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C
Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C
Lawrence Herman ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C
Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C
Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C
Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C
Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Thomas Colletti, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA
Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Anthony D. Poole ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Blake Rogers ’23 DMSc, PA-C
Bobby Cockram ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Bryn L. Kroto ’25 DMSc, PA-C
Dakoda Farrington DMSc, PA-C
Dave Mittman, DMSc (Hon), PA, DFAAPA
Debra S. Munsell, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Elijah Salzer ’20 DMSc, PA-C, NYSAFE, C-EFM
Everett Allen ’22 DMSc, MPH, MHS, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Frank Caruso ’26 MPH, ’19 DMSc, PA-C, EMT-P
Gabrielle Poole ’21 DMSc, PA-C
Greer O. Trainham ’22 MPAM, ’23 DMSc, PA-C
Lawrence Herman ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C
Mike Cohen, DHSc, JD, PA-C
Nikoleta Delis ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Raquelle Akavan ’24 DMSc, PA-C
Sandra Keavey, DHSc, PA-C
Sarah Bolander ’20 DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Thomas Colletti, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C Emeritus, DFAAPA
Vickie Beloy ’22 DMSc, PA-C
Graduate Tuition
Below is an overview of the cost of the program:
Medical Science Liaison & Medical Affairs Certificate
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Credit Hours: 12
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Estimated Cost of Completion: $10,080
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