MMA Academy for Patient Centred Excellence and Innovation in Regulatory Sciences

Mission statement

To advance and disseminate knowledge, innovation and skills development in the life-sciences sector, through collaborative reasoning and multidisciplinary educational initiatives that translate regulatory standards of good practice into day-to-day excellence.  

Rationale

The Academy for Patient Centred Excellence and Innovation in Regulatory Sciences was set up to serve as a key platform within the portfolio of the Malta Medicines Authority, through which educational planning and academic development unfold, enabling the delivery of training that is tailored to the evolving needs of stakeholders.  The established framework is intended to portend mutual benefits to regulators, policy makers, industry, professionals and society at large.

Aims & Objectives

• To establish an ecosystem which merges research, education and best practices in science-based endeavours within a regulatory environment.
• To offer a networking forum with a vision for excellence in science and technology.
• To strengthen national and international collaboration in priority areas.
• To design and organise training courses, embracing new trends and developments.
• To provide for continuous education through interaction with experts in innovative spheres.
• To sustain opportunities that facilitate the exchange of views, enhancing competence and overcoming emerging challenges through collaborative reasoning.
• To disseminate scientific acumen and stimulate innovative research initiatives.
• To support continuous quality improvement in processes and services, and spearhead community empowerment.

Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)

• IQA Policy

Upcoming Webinar: Stakeholder engagement on AI in Healthcare

Join us for a compelling webinar designed to enhance practical awareness of AI in Healthcare, focusing on:

• The uses and challenges of AI and technology
• Applications in healthcare: current state and future possibilities
• Regulation: navigating the policy and legislative landscape

Don’t miss this chance to learn from leading experts and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

🔗 Limited spaces available! Register by 6 December at noon here: https://shorturl.at/1wqQY

For inquiries, contact us:
📧 academy.medicinesauthority@gov.mt
📞 356 2343 9200 / 356 2343 9280

Detailed Information Leaflet for Award in Medical Devices

Further Education Programme accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)

Award in Basic Regulatory Sciences

A three-day course for a strong and comprehensive foundation in basic aspects of regulatory sciences, invaluable for individuals working or aspiring to work in this field. This course provides a networking forum for the dissemination of knowledge and best practices, supporting the delivery of pharmaceutical processes and services of excellence.  Further details available through the course information sheet.

Higher Education Programmes accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA)

Award in Good Manufacturing Practice

A three-day course intended to deliver the essentials of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) as applicable to products intended for medicinal and research purposes and provide a networking forum for the sharing of knowledge, national and international collaboration and advancement of individual aptitudes in the field of GMP.  Further details available through the course information sheet.

Award in Medical Devices

A three-day course intended to provide a solid theoretical grounding and practice-oriented implementation of key principles and requirements emanating from the recently established European Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostic Regulations, recognized standards and guidelines.  It serves to provide a networking forum for the dissemination of scientific acumen and best practices amongst stakeholders, particularly distributors and importers, steering the translation of pertinent provisions into day-to-day excellence and high-quality healthcare solutions.  Further details available through the course information sheet.

Award in Good Distribution Practice

A four-day course intended to convey solid grounding on core aspects of Good Distribution Practice (GDP), crucial for upholding quality and integrity of pharmaceutical products throughout the supply chain. It endeavours to provide a networking platform for the dissemination of scientific acumen and best practices, national and international collaboration and advancement of individual aptitudes in the field of GDP. Further details available through the course information sheet.

Award in Pharmacovigilance

A three-day course for a comprehensive understanding of Pharmacovigilance and its vital role in ensuring the safety monitoring of medicinal products, in compliance with EU legislation.  A networking platform that fosters the exchange of experiences and best practices, facilitates national and international collaboration, and promotes the development of individual skills in Pharmacovigilance.  Further details available through the course information sheet. 

Past initiatives funded through the International Partnership Awards Scheme Plus (IPAS ) of the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST)

• Seminar on Biosimilar Medicines
• Seminar on Vaccinology as relevant to COVID-19
• Workshop on the Dimensions of Cannabis for Medicinal and Research Purposes

Other Past Educational Initiatives

• Seminar on the management, perception and communication of risk
• Monkeypox Seminar for Healthcare Professionals

Stakeholders wishing to express their educational needs are kindly invited to forward completed Educational Needs Analysis Form on academy.medicinesauthority@gov.mt’