Member Benefits

As a physician working in the pharmaceutical industry or as a clinical trial investigator, we know your time is at a premium and you need information quickly and succinctly.

APPI connects you to more than 1,200 of your peers and over 20,000 clinical research professionals (via our affiliate organization ACRP) through participation in physician exclusive eGroups (in the Online Community), targeted educational opportunities and local chapter events. Join online today to get immediate access to the benefits of membership in APPI:

Exclusive Members-only Tools and Resources

• Access to the Online Community*
• Member Directory – meet and interact with over 20,000 fellow physicians and clinical researchers in our new directory feature - similar to Facebook or LinkedIn - the online community allows you to manage your network
• eForums - ask questions and get answers from other members in shared interest areas, and to discuss general topics of interest
• Resource Library - submit, comment on, rank and search for a wide variety of documents and resources useful to the clinical research community
• Wiki – view, add to and edit an extensive glossary of clinical research terms
• Access to the online APPI membership directory – searchable by individual or specialty
• ACRPs bi-monthly journal The Monitor featuring peer-reviewed articles, columns and a section specifically for APPI Physician members
• Home Study tests in each issue of The Monitor provide 3.0 continuing medical education (CME) credits each at the lowest cost per contact hour offered by ACRP
• The Wire bi-weekly e-newsletter delivers current news specific to clinical research via email, RSS news feed or via the acrpnet.org home page (available via subscription as well).
• Local Chapter resources - U.S. and Global - educational events and networking opportunities in your area
• The APPI web site, dedicated to pharmaceutical physicians and physician investigators provides convenient access to industry news, professional resources and educational opportunities.
• Access to the online Career Center with free resume posting

Exclusive Members-only Discounts

• Take advantage of significant discounts on the regularly posted rates for the following:
• ACRP classroom education courses (offering CMEs)
• ACRP Online education courses (most offering CMEs)
• ACRP Webinars (offering CMEs)
• The Certified Physician Investigator (CPI™) exam and tools to help you prepare including a classroom preparation course, an online practice exam and practice tests.
• APPI Pharmaceutical Physician and Investigator program within the ACRP Global Conference and Exhibition - focused on physician interests and hot topics (offering CMEs)
• Access to exclusive discounts through our ACRP Advantage™ member benefits program, including Visa Platinum credit cards and insurance programs

*The Online Community is coming soon – launch is scheduled for January 2009.