Professional Certification

PCRWEProfessional Certification in Real-World Evidence

A professional credential offered by EUSTM Academy, an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM) — recognising professionals with demonstrated expertise in generating and evaluating real-world evidence from real-world data to support regulatory, HTA, payer, and clinical decision-making.

Awarded by the EUSTM Academy — an educational initiative of the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM), a non-profit scientific society registered in Vienna, Austria (ZVR 629427022), active in more than 60 countries since 2013.

PCRWE

Certification Benefits

The PCRWE title is a clear, verifiable signal that you have the professional background to generate and critically evaluate real-world evidence — recognised by employers and collaborators worldwide.

1Use the PCRWE postnominal title on your CV, LinkedIn, and professional correspondence — a permanent, portable mark of recognised expertise.

2Demonstrate your competency to design, conduct, and critically appraise real-world evidence studies across regulated environments.

3Strengthen your profile for roles in pharma, biotech, CROs, HTA bodies, payers, research institutions, and hospitals.

4Increase your visibility for senior roles in real-world evidence, epidemiology, HEOR, and medical affairs.

5Support your eligibility for consultancy and advisory roles in evidence generation and market access.

6Stand out in a competitive global job market with a credential from a European scientific society.

7Receive an official PCRWE certificate issued by the EUSTM Academy under EUSTM accreditation.

8Hold a verifiable credential that employers and collaborators can confirm at any time.

Who Should Apply?

PCRWE is designed for professionals who generate or evaluate real-world evidence — across industry, academic, clinical, and regulatory settings. If one of these describes you, you are eligible to apply:

Epidemiologists and biostatisticians
HEOR, real-world evidence, and market-access analysts
Data scientists in life sciences and healthcare
Medical-affairs and regulatory-affairs professionals
Health technology assessment specialists
Academic and clinical researchers working with real-world data
Hospital data, registry, and outcomes teams
Public-health and policy professionals

Application process

Applying is straightforward. Complete the secure online PCRWE application form and upload your CV — your submission goes directly to the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.

The Board reviews every application and assigns one of two pathways based on your background and experience. Category 1, the Experience Pathway, is a CV and portfolio-based evaluation for established professionals — no examination required. Category 2, the Examination Pathway, is for those earlier in their career or moving into the field, with certification granted on passing a qualifying online examination (results within two weeks). If you are unsure which applies, the Board assigns your category after reviewing your application.

Once your pathway is confirmed, you sign the Certification Conditions Form and pay the applicable fee. Your PCRWE certificate is then issued, together with the right to use the post-nominal title.

PCRWE Certification Fee

Category	Initial Fee	Renewal
High-income countries	€350	€300 / year
All other countries	€250	€200 / year

Country tiers follow the World Bank income classification. Annual renewal confirms your continued active engagement in real-world evidence and your commitment to the EUSTM Code of Professional Conduct.

Begin your PCRWE certification journey

Apply online in minutes — complete the form and upload your CV — to begin your formal recognition as a certified real-world evidence professional.

Start Your Application

For further information, please contact the EUSTM Academy at [email protected].

Disclaimer: PCRWE is an independent professional certification awarded by the EUSTM Academy and accredited by EUSTM. It is not equivalent to an educational degree or state-regulated qualification, and is granted solely on the applicant's professional profile as assessed by the EUSTM Academy Educational Board.