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Podcast channel for the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS). Global excellence in Medical Affairs from today's leaders.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 22min
Medically Trained AI for Insights Generation and Communication
Tom Hughes, CEO of Virtual Science AI, shares insights on the transformative potential of generative AI in medical affairs. He discusses how these technologies can streamline data synthesis, enabling teams to derive actionable insights more efficiently. The conversation highlights the importance of overcoming data silos and responsibly adopting AI for compliant medical applications. Additionally, they underline the critical role of human oversight in communicating insights, ensuring quality while enhancing interactions with leadership and clients.

Aug 22, 2023 • 22min
Grow Engagement with HCPs: Findings from the Wiley HCP Survey
This podcast shares results from the latest Wiley HCP survey, which studies the content habits and preferences of over 900+ HCPs, as well as what they mean for improving engagement with healthcare audiences. Listeners will learn practical tips from the experts on the tactics that are driving impact with today's clinicians.

Aug 15, 2023 • 28min
Digital First Scientific Communications - Measuring the Value or Success of Omnichannel in Medical Affairs
Partially recorded at the MAPS America's Annual meeting in Nashville, members of the MAPS Digital FAWG interviewed representatives from seven organizations in the MAPS Partner Circle.In this podcast, the FINAL part of this 3-part series, our experts in the Digital FAWG tackle the question of: “How does a Medical Affairs organization measure the success, or value, of omnichannel activities?"

Aug 8, 2023 • 27min
Digital First Scientific Communications - Implementing Omnichannel in Medical Affairs
Partially recorded at the MAPS America's Annual meeting in Nashville, members of the MAPS Digital FAWG interviewed representatives from seven organizations in the MAPS Partner Circle.In this podcast, part 2 of a 3-part series, our experts in the Digital FAWG tackle the question of: “How does a Medical Affairs organization plan for integrating omnichannel activities?"

Aug 1, 2023 • 20min
Digital First Scientific Communications - Defining Omnichannel: An Ongoing Debate
Partially recorded at the MAPS America's Annual meeting in Nashville, members of the MAPS Digital FAWG interviewed representatives from seven organizations in the MAPS Partner Circle.In this podcast, part 1 of a 3-part series, our experts in the Digital FAWG tackle the question of: “How do you define omnichannel,” with the hopes of helping listeners improve their understanding of omnichannel, the many definitions of omnichannel, and why it is difficult to implement in Medical Affairs.

Jul 18, 2023 • 17min
Communicating the Value of Field Medical to External Stakeholders
Welcome to Part 2 of the MAPS Field Medical Focus Area Working Group's two-part podcast series entitled "Communicating the Value of Field Medical". In this second episode, experts from the FAWG will discuss Field Medical with the following goals in mind:The participant will be able to learn tips on how to explain the Field Medical value proposition to external stakeholdersLearn how to adapt the proposition when you have just a short time in which to explain itLearn how to adapt the proposition to connect to medical customers more quickly

Jul 11, 2023 • 18min
Communicating the Value of Field Medical to Internal Stakeholders
Welcome to Part 1 of the MAPS Field Medical Focus Area Working Group's two-part podcast series entitled "Communicating the Value of Field Medical". In this first episode, experts from the FAWG will discuss Field Medical with the following goals in mind:To help the listener communicate the value of Field Medical to internal stakeholdersExplain how to integrate the qualitative and quantitative measures when communicating Field Medical value to internal stakeholdersDiscuss how to build relationships and engage with internal stakeholders

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Jul 5, 2023 • 20min
How to Use Modular Content & Netflix-Style Content Hubs to Engage HCPs
In a post-COVID world, HCPs want to access industry information through self-service content that is available anytime, anywhere — before they engage with representatives from the company. Most companies are aware of this trend. However, most industry organizations are not equipped with the modular content and online platforms needed to deliver this Netflix-like engagement. Here MAPS speaks with Bozidar Jovicevic, MD, MBA, former pharma executive, CEO and cofounder of Evermed, about best practices for gathering content (beyond simply creating it yourself!), and making content accessible in modern, personalized platforms.

Jun 27, 2023 • 23min
Rising stars, hidden jewels and unicorn KOLs - can we identify them and is it useful?
One of the great challenges in Medical Affairs is understanding our opinion and communication networks. Over the last few years, the diversity of stakeholders involved in communicating, advocating, treating and responding to our work has become more complex and dynamic. At the same time, communication routes have proliferated and opened, taking us away from our traditional channels. This wealth of data can be overwhelming. In this podcast, Carlos Areia and Mike Taylor - two data specialists at Digital Science - discuss the ways in which Medical Affairs professionals can use this data to discover your next generation of researchers, those influencers whose voices are heard on Twitter, and how your KOLs are interacting with others online, and which publications they're discussing.

Jun 6, 2023 • 16min
Digital First Medical Information: Innovative Content in MI
Today’s podcast objectives are for listeners to better understand: What innovative content is in the context of Medical Information Expectations of HCPs in accessing innovative contentAnd key learnings in the transition toward the use of more innovative content.
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