Training

The development of well-designed, carefully targeted, and freely and easily accessible training products on the work of the IMDRF is critical to the mission of IMDRF.

The links below to IMDRF-developed or IMDRF-sponsored training materials and events provide resources to support Regulatory Authorities (RA), medical device industry, and other stakeholders in understanding and implementing IMDRF technical documents.

IMDRF is actively working to develop and support additional trainings. This page will be updated as new materials become available.

If you have any questions or feedback about any training related materials, please share them through this form.

IMDRF Training Pilot: Call for Expressions of Interest

IMDRF is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible External Organizations interested in delivering training activities in September 2027 in Brasilia under the IMDRF Training Pilot.

The pilot aims to explore practical approaches for the development and delivery of training activities based on IMDRF guidance documents and related regulatory topics.

Interested organizations are invited to review the Call for EoI and submit proposals in accordance with the instructions provided here.

The deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is 15 December 2026.

For enquiries regarding this Call for EoI, please contact the IMDRF Secretariat.

Training Nodes

Conformity Assessment (N78) and Reliance Playbook (N89)

Training presentation on the IMDRF documents Conformity Assessment (N78) and Reliance Playbook (N89)

Essential Principles of Safety and Performance of Medical Devices and IVD Medical Devices

Training on IMDRF Essential Principles of Safety and Performance of Medical Devices and IVD Medical Devices (IMDRF/GRRP WG/N47)

Use of International Standards in Medical Device Regulation

The 27th Session of the IMDRF was preceded by a day of Training for IMDRF Affiliate Members/Invited Observers on the use of standards.

AET Training and Guidance Documents

Adverse event reporting enables the monitoring of medical devices in use, their performance in the real world and identifies trends that may indicate emerging safety and performance issues.

Personalized Medical Devices eLearning Module

The IMDRF aims to establish harmonized global guidance to support the safe and effective regulation of Point‑of‑Care Manufactured Devices (PMDs). Clear, consistent requirements will help ensure better outcomes for patients and provide clarity for clinicians, manufacturers, and regulators.