1. Managing FDA-wide training programs for students, fellows, trainees, and senior scientists

This goal aligns with the 21st Century Cures Act, Federal STEM Education Plan, and HHS and FDA scientific workforce priorities. 

OSPD is responsible for:

- Managing Agency-wide fellowship programs

• FDA ORISE Fellowship 
• Joint FDA – NIH/NCI Interagency Oncology Task Force (IOTF) Fellowship
• Joint FDA – NIH/NCATS Translational Science Interagency Fellowship 

- Coordinating training for students, fellows, and trainees in collaboration with the FDA Fellows Association. 

2. Facilitating FDA-wide continuing education collaborations

This goal aligns with section 746(a) of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide scientific training to FDA staff as well as HHS and FDA priorities to strengthen the workforce. 

OSPD coordinates continuing education (CE) for the Committee for the Advancement of Clinical and Scientific Education (CACSE) that offers trainings for medical officers, nurses, and pharmacists.

OSPD sponsors the annual Abrams lecture under a co-sponsorship agreement between FDA and The American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT). 

• The FDA & ASCPT Annual William B. Abrams Memorial Lectureship 

OSPD coordinates the annual FDA 101 and assists other OCS offices with trainings such as Medical Countermeasures Professional Development and Responsible Conduct in Research and Human Subject Protection. 

3. Coordinating activities to educate external scientists and prospective scientists

This goal aligns with 21st Century Cures and Federal STEM Education Plan. 

OSPD coordinates: 

• FDA Grand Rounds
• FDA Science Forum 
• Learning Portal for Students, Academia, and Industry
• FDA STEM Education, Engagement, and Outreach. 

4. Coordinating activities to recognize the achievements of FDA scientists

This goal aligns with FDA’s scientific workforce priority.  
 
OSPD coordinates: 

• Fellows Appreciation Day
• Scientific Achievement Awards
• FDA Annual Student Scientific Research Day