2008 RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition
14-17 September 2008 | Boston

Join the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) for the largest event specifically for regulatory professionals in the healthcare product sector! The 2008 RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition will feature critical topics across healthcare product lines, outstanding keynote speakers, more global regulatory leaders and high-level FDA speakers than ever before, an expanded Exhibit Hall with more products and services, new networking opportunities, career services and more!

Register today at www.raps.org/ac2008

Rebecca Rutberg
Director, Marketing
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society® (RAPS)
Email: rrutberg@raps.org ; Website: www.raps.org
Tel +1 301 770 2920, ext. 235; Fax +1 301 770 2924
5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 550, Rockville, MD 20852
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2008 RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition | 14-17 September 2008 | Boston | www.raps.org/ac2008

North Orange Community College District's (NOCCCD)
School of Continuing Education was awarded a grant to develop medical device industry-relevant curricula and training for new and existing workers. Through this grant the Medical Device Training Initiative of Orange County (MDTIOC) was created and is able to offer training programs at no cost to companies and employees during the grant period.

MDTIOC currently offers the following:

1. A Medical Device Certificate is currently offered by MDTIOC. The certificate includes the following courses that are offered monthly.

2. Customized on-site training to medical device companies in a variety of topics.

More information can be found at http://mdtioc.org

Sharon C. Dalmage
Special Projects Director, JDIF
NOCCCD School of Continuing Education
714-808-4575 Phone
714-808-4606 Fax
sdalmage@sce.cc.ca.us
www.sce.cc.ca.us

OCRA members can get a discount for any courses within the following programs:

- Medical Product Development
- Clinical Trials: Medical Device and Drug Development
- Regulatory Affairs Essentials
- Medical Systems Engineering

Contact Mr. Rogelio Rodriguez (see below) for enrollment information.

Rogelio C. Rodriguez, M.S.
Director, Engineering, Science, and Life Science Programs
UC Irvine Extension
949-824-5380
rcrodrig@uci.edu

2008 RAPS Horizons Conference & Exhibition
26-28 March 2008
San Francisco

Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society® (RAPS) presents a unique learning and networking opportunity for regulatory professionals to explore advanced perspectives on medical devices, drugs, biologic and combination products. Participate in challenging, in-depth discussions and discover today's hottest new products, services and technologies. Horizons equips you with innovative approaches to help you excel in today's fast-paced regulatory environment. Register online today!

Medical Device Certification Program via OCTANe.com:

http://www.mdtioc.org/training_main.php

This program provides medical device training and is State-subsidized! It is held at the No OC Community College (I just enrolled this AM). Maybe this is something other OCRA members maybe be interested in to enhance their knowledge, or if they're like me, to gain credits for their RAC.

USC announces its new family of “safety” graduate certificates!

The University of Southern California has launched three new graduate certificate programs. These “mini” graduate programs have a focus on particular areas important to medical products environment. The three certificates are in the areas of 1) Food Safety (including food regulation and toxicology); 2) Patient and Product Safety (including risk management and pharmacovigilance); and 3) Clinical Trial Design and Management. Because the courses are at the graduate level, units earned can be used toward a later Master’s degree.

Further information about these new programs can be found at http://regulatory.usc.edu. USC welcomes you to explore these new opportunities to advance your career and regulatory knowledge!

March 14 - September 7, 2008

The BODY WORLDS 3 & The Story of the Heart

Take an eye-opening journey through the inner workings of the human body. The California premiere of Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 3 & The Story of the Heart features over 200 authentic human specimens including whole body plastinates not seen before, organs, translucent body slices, and for the first time - a special presentation on the heart.

Orange County Regulatory Affairs Discussion Group
Kimberly Syre
Attention To Detail
5319 University Dr., Suite 641
Irvine, CA 92612
Tel: 949-387-9046
Fax: 949-387-9047
Email: ksyre@cox.net