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There is more to life than your job, so come to the Cafepharma Playground when you need a break and want to talk about whatever is on your mind. Registered posting only

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A moderated forum to discuss rep/doctor interaction and other issues with a practicing physician.

This is a place to discuss all aspects of drugs in development. Often those in the field are a source of overlooked wisdom in assessing the value of a new drug. If this section becomes popular, it is possible that we may give it its own section on the site. Please feel free to post links to relevant information about new drugs. This board will currently allow anonymous posting, and posts will go live immediately. However, we do ask that you keep discussions on topic. Please understand that we will delete threads/posts that do not provide a useful discussion of new drugs in the pipeline.

This moderated forum is a place for anyone to share new or innovative ideas for how to improve the pharmaceutical industry. This may include such things as improved compensation plans, sales structures, or even complete company organizations. Any aspect of the business is up for discussion, organization, marketing, human resources, manufacturing, etc. Maybe you can become the next great pharma visionary.

Here's a place to hang out and chat about sports with your fellow reps.

By request, here is a board for discussion of topics such as exercise, nutrition, and diet.

Here's a board to use for all your election 2008 and other political discussions. Please remember that our board posting policies still apply here!

Have a question or advice regarding financial planning, retirement planning, buying a house, taxes, etc.? Try it here. Remember, please use this forum as a starting place for information, but please remember to consult a financial professional before making serious financial decisions. Please also remember that none of the message boards should be used for advertising or other business solication.

Do you have questions on how to use the message boards? Want to know how to post, how to insert links, post polls, change your user options, etc.? Simply post your question here and we will answer as soon as possible.

Come here to share and learn techniques for improving your effectiveness in the field. Do you have a tried and true method for approaching a difficult doctor, or do you have a question about the best way to close? Post here!

This board is for reps that have been in the industry for 10 years or more. Newer reps may also post questions, etc., but please be respectful of those with experience.

Here's the place to ask other reps about their company's culture, policies, etc. Find out where you would be a good fit.

This is the place to find out about the latest "unofficial" news in the industry. Remember, these are only rumors!

Are you trying to break into the pharmaceutical industry? Here you will find others in the same boat. This is a great place to share your experiences and tips for networking, interviewing, and more.

Need help dealing with a difficult manager? Solicit advice from your fellow reps here.

This board is for Medical Science Liasons in the pharmaceutical industry.