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Vision

Championing quality and innovative professional development opportunities for FDA's diverse scientific workforce.

Mission

Lead cross-agency staff collaborations to ensure the scientific and professional development of current and future FDA scientists, through STEM training, continuing education, and recognition programs that support OCS research and advance FDA's mission.

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FDA's Office of Scientific Professional Development supports a range of dynamic and innovative programs and activities targeted at FDA's scientific staff and its stakeholder community. 

Within the Agency, the Office collaborates with FDA centers and offices to strengthen FDA's workforce by:

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

• Facilitating FDA-wide continuing education collaborations

• Coordinating activities to educate external scientists and potential scientists and

• Coordinating activities to recognize the achievements of FDA scientists.

The Office of Scientific Professional Development supports 21st Century Cures Section 3071, HHS Objective 4.2, and FDA Priority IV as well as the Federal STEM Strategic Plan.

FDA Professional Development Opportunities

• FDA Grand Rounds
• FDA Regulatory Science STEM Program
• FDA Science Jobs and Scientific Professional Development
• MCMi Professional Development Activities

Resources For You

• Scientific Integrity at FDA
• Commissioner's Fellowship Program
• Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI)
• Staff Manual Guide: Office of Scientific Professional Development

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