Free CMPP Exam Prep
Certified Medical Publication Professional
Prepare for the CMPP exam without spending hundreds on expensive prep courses. Free study guides, practice questions, flashcards, and related exam resources.
Quick Facts
CMPP ISMPP CMPP Certified Medical Publication Professional License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation
Foundational Ethics & GuidelinesYou are here
Read GPP 2022, ICMJE Recommendations, the Declaration of Helsinki, and the AMWA Code of Ethics. Master the 4 ICMJE authorship criteria and understand ghostwriting, guest authorship, and sponsor review.
Reporting Guidelines & Manuscript Development
Learn the EQUATOR Network reporting guidelines by study type: CONSORT 2025, PRISMA 2020, STROBE, SPIRIT 2025, ARRIVE 2.0, RECORD, STARD, and CARE. Understand manuscript structure, peer review, and response to reviewers.
Publication Planning & Strategy
Study publication lifecycle planning, scientific platforms, author selection, journal and congress selection, publication agreements, steering committees, and global publication planning across affiliates.
Disclosure, Transparency & Data Sharing
Master clinical trial registration (FDAAA 801, EU CTR, ClinicalTrials.gov, EudraCT/CTIS, PROSPERO), IPD data sharing, FAIR principles, and conflict of interest disclosure per ICMJE.
Regulatory, Legal & Compliance
Cover the Sunshine Act/Open Payments, PhRMA Code, EFPIA Code, FDA 21 CFR 202, FDA off-label/unsolicited request guidance, HIPAA, GDPR, copyright, and False Claims Act implications.
Practice Exams & Review
Complete full-length timed CMPP practice exams to build pacing. Review weak areas identified in practice. Re-read GPP 2022 and ICMJE once more before your test date.
Can You Take the CMPP Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •ISMPP membership required (non-members pay $235 administrative fee that includes one year of membership)
- •Bachelor's degree pathway: 2 years (4,000 hours) of relevant medical publication experience
- •High school diploma pathway: 5 years (10,000 hours) of relevant medical publication experience
- •Relevant experience includes medical writing, publication planning, editorial work, and publication management
- •Application required by the application deadline prior to each test window
- •Agreement to adhere to the ISMPP Code of Ethics and professional standards
- •Valid government-issued photo ID required at the Pearson VUE test center
CMPP Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
Individualized; ISMPP publishes no required preparation period
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Pearson VUE (testing center or OnVUE online proctored)
Retake Policy
Candidates who do not pass may retake the exam in the next testing window at a reduced fee of $250. Retake limits and waiting periods are set by ISMPP policy; see the Candidate Handbook.
Total Cost Breakdown
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What You'll Study
11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Overview & Preparation Strategy
3 sections
Chapter 2: Publication Planning: Strategy, Environment & Scientific Platform
3 sections
Chapter 3: Publication Planning: Governance, Steering Committees & Venue Selection
3 sections
Chapter 4: Publication Planning: Operations, Contracting, Global Alignment & Compliance
4 sections
Chapter 5: Reporting Guidelines: Foundational Standards & Trial Reporting
3 sections
Chapter 6: Reporting Guidelines: Observational, Reviews & Preclinical
3 sections
Chapter 7: Specialized Reporting, Plain Language Summaries & Congress Submissions
4 sections
Chapter 8: Manuscript Lifecycle: Drafting, Peer Review, Open Access & Metrics
4 sections
Chapter 9: Ethical Principles: GPP 2022, Authorship Criteria & Contributorship
3 sections
Chapter 10: Ethics & Transparency: Ghostwriting, Writing Assistance, COI & Disclosure
4 sections
Chapter 11: Compliance & Legal: Clinical Trial Registration, Data Sharing, Regulatory & Ethics
4 sections
CMPP Exam Details
Certified Medical Publication Professional
Administered by ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official ISMPP (International Society for Medical Publication Professionals) content outline
Research the disease and therapeutic landscape; identify publishable data and audience needs; define scope; manage a publication steering committee; apply scientific communication platforms; develop the tactical plan; and monitor evolving trends
Identify and engage authors and contributors; follow appropriate writing, review, and approval processes; manage administrative aspects; track publication-plan and individual-publication metrics; and monitor evolving trends
Maintain knowledge of standards, guidelines, and position statements; apply ethical-conduct standards; ensure appropriate disclosures and contributor acknowledgment; and monitor evolving trends
What's Included
11 Chapters
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What's Next After the CMPP?
After passing the CMPP, you can pursue these career paths
AMWA Essential Skills
AMWA Essential Skills Certificate — foundational medical writing training for those building toward CMPP
RAC
Regulatory Affairs Certification — complementary credential for publication professionals moving into regulatory writing
BELS
Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) certification for medical editors
CMPP Exam FAQ
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