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Mentoring in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Developing an Effective Program for a Field-based Medical Team

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Mentoring new members to a field medical liaison team benefits both the protégé and the mentor. In this article, the development and implementation of a mentorship program are described. Protégés have responded positively to the program and have demonstrated gained knowledge. Additionally, employees participating in the mentoring program have achieved field independence sooner than expected and have remained with the company. The challenges and benefits of providing such a program are considered.

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  1. Medical Affairs, Amylin Pharmaceutical, Inc., San Diego, California, 9360 Towne Centre Dr., 92121, USA

    Barb Schreiner PhD, RN, CDE, BC-ADM (Senior Clinical Education Specialist) & Jimmy Block PharmD (Senior Director)

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  1. Barb Schreiner PhD, RN, CDE, BC-ADM
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Correspondence to Barb Schreiner PhD, RN, CDE, BC-ADM.

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Schreiner, B., Block, J. Mentoring in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Developing an Effective Program for a Field-based Medical Team. Ther Innov Regul Sci 44, 81–86 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1177/009286151004400109

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