Have you considered the value of your SCDM membership lately?

Clinical data management professionals worldwide recognize the value of SCDM membership. Our membership continues to grow, both in North America and abroad. In 2009, we saw unprecedented renewal rates - a result of our efforts to provide career-long value to our members.

Your involvement in the Society becomes even more important in today's tight economy and competitive job market. Our member benefits provide you with access to industry-leading education and professional development opportunities, including the Annual Conference, our Good Clinical Data Management Practices resource, webinars and online courses - all designed to help you advance your career and provide more value to your employer.

The networking opportunities provided by SCDM are less tangible, but, for me, are among the most important reasons to continue my membership. I meet new contacts and reconnect with friends at SCDM conferences and have made life-long friendships through my committee and Board involvement. It is so valuable, on both personal and professional levels, to be part of this dynamic, international group of my peers. If you're not already engaged as a GCDMP subject matter expert, on an SCDM taskforce or in another position, I encourage you to consider volunteering - it's the best way to get the most from your membership.

On behalf of the SCDM Board, we hope you'll continue to join with us as we work to advance the profession of clinical data management. Through our efforts, including our Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM®) program and other professional development offerings, clinical data managers are increasingly recognized as a vital part of the clinical research process. But there's still more work to do.

Thank you for being a member. We hope you'll consider renewing your membership now.

Please remember that your SCDM leadership is committed to the continued improvement of your Society. If you have suggestions for ways to increase the value of your membership, please let us know at info@scdm.org.

Susan K Howard
2010 Secretary
SCDM Board of Trustees

 Apply for the CCDM exam by Dec. 31 to lock in 2009 rates

Certification through SCDM identifies versatile, capable professionals with expertise in all functions of clinical data management.

Apply for the Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM®) exam by December 31 to guarantee the 2009 rate. You'll still have up to 90 days to schedule your exam.

As an added bonus, we'll also give you 50% off select SCDM On-Demand Webinars to help you prepare for the exam.

Purchase one or all. Your choice of:

• Data Quality
• Data Management and Oncology Trials
• Putting CDISC Standards to Work for You
• Data Query Processing and Tracking
• Database Validation and Surviving an Audit
• Electronic Data Capture
• Patient Reported Outcomes

SCDM On-Demand Webinars are a convenient way to learn the CDM core competencies addressed in the certification exam. On-Demand Webinars can be accessed at any time, from any computer with an Internet connection, and can be viewed as many times as needed within 90 days.

For more information about the Certified Clinical Data Manager program, eligibility and topics tested, click here.

Apply now!

Upon registering for the CCDM exam, a webinar coupon code will be sent via e-mail. To receive the discounted price, On-Demand Webinars must be purchased by December 31.

 On Demand Webinars

SCDM On Demand webinars offers the convenience of viewing and listening to recordings of live events on your schedule. Click here for the most recent webinar recordings available.

 Item / Question Writers Wanted

WANTED! - SCDM Item Writers, Volunteers to Contribute to the Future of the CCDM Certification:

SCDM is looking for 20 Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to write questions for the next version of the Certification Test, and to support ongoing educational opportunities by writing questions for Practice Exams and online courses hosted by SCDM.

Requirements for SME's include:

• Three to five years of direct experience with the topic at an expert level
• Good communication skills and a good command of the English language
• Ready access to necessary authorities or resources to confirm accuracy or compliance of content according to governmental or regulatory agencies or other authoritative bodies and guidances
• Must have the available time needed to serve in the capacity of SME, estimated to be approximately 40 hours over the course of the assignment
• A collaborative attitude and a commitment to contribute to the development of the CDM profession

Work on the next version of the Certification Test will begin in the first quarter of 2010 and continue until the test is ready for roll-out in 2011. Item writing for online courses will be an ongoing activity. Appropriate training and access to reference materials will be provided.

If you are interested in becoming an Item Writer for any one of these activities, please prepare a half page statement of interest in which you will describe the GCDMP chapter(s) or topics in which you are qualified, and your experience that qualifies you as a Subject Matter Expert. Send your statement of interest and your CV to Sharon Kayne Chaplock via e-mail schaplock@scdm.org

 SCDM welcomed these NEW members in October 2009!