A group of researchers and scientists from Columbia University observed the limitations of data capture tools available for clinical trials work. In 1999, Glen de Vries, Tarek Sherif and Edward Ikeguchi, MD, developed Medidata Solutions, a privately held New York City based company, with the goal of creating a powerful but user-friendly electronic data capture system for clinical trial use that would improve productivity and workflow. (more…)
Pharmaceutical companies outsource a wide variety of functions, resulting in an increasing number of associated industries. These other companies provide such services as manufacturing, packaging, contract sales force creation, and product distribution. Medical Education is one such industry that often relies on physician expertise. (more…)
There are several useful on-line directories and resources for physicians interested in providing expert witness services:
The following (available at crichton-official.com) is Michael Crichton’s answer to the following question: How and why, having gotten your degree as a medical doctor, did you end up writing and directing films? (more…)
PRN is dedicated to sharing experiences and advice. If you are a physician and have started your own business and are interested in sharing some of your experience, please write your story as a comment below, or contact PRN at Mike (at) PRN Resource.com.
Watch for upcoming posts on this topic, including “Networking,” “Interviewing Tips” and “Resume/CV Guide.”
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