Does the RMSR™ help me if I have no medical sales experience?

Yes, the RMSR™ program was designed to provide education and training for individuals who are looking to break into medical sales. The RMSR™ training program educates candidates on medical terminology, disease states, industry knowledge, rules & regulations for selling medical equipment, selling techniques, managed care, physician sales techniques, modern medical technology, physiology, anatomy, and so much more. Medical companies prefer candidates who have received this much desired industry knowledge plus they have acquired much need sales training and techniques.

Do medical companies prefer RMSR™ candidates?

Many major medical companies and staffing firms pay large fees to advertise in our Employment Center. These employers and decision makers only look to hire qualified and trained candidates. By obtaining the RMSR™ and medical sales training you can be assured that you have acquired skill sets that medical sales employers are seeking.

Do I need a 4-year degree to obtain a medical sales position?

While many major medical sales employers look for a 4 year degree there are some biotech and niche medical companies that do not require a degree. While college is certainly important and sought after sometimes life experiences can supercede college degrees. However, it is vital to obtain industry and product knowledge about the medical field to be considered a quality medical sales candidate.

Is there are lot of travel involved in medical sales?

Most medical sales representatives will work a local territory and require very little overnight travel. However, there are some territories that could consist of several states and require 1-3 nights a week of travel.

Are the salary and compensation good in medical sales?

Typically, medical sales representatives are some of the highest paid sales professionals in the United States. Many medical sales professionals will make in excess of $250.000 annually.

How long does the RMSR™ training take?

The RMSR™ training will take about 55-75 hours for the average student. This does vary but the course is self-paced with instructions sent to each student on how and what to study. There will 6 quizzes to be taken and of course the RMSR™ examination.

Where is the RMSR™ examination taken?

The RMSR™ is taken online at the National Association of Medical Sales Representative™’s website. It is a 150 multiple choice test that needs to be completed in 100 minutes, so it does challenge the knowledge obtained by the student. The test is taken with an open book but students will not have time to look up only a few questions with the allotted time requirements.

Can I retake the test if I happen to fail?

If a student were to fail the RMSR™ examination they can retake the exam. There is a cost of $25 to retake the exam. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE A RETAKE.

Will the NAMSR™ help me find a medical sales position?

The NAMSR™ provides an Employment Center for RMSR™ graduates and members. We obviously want all of our graduates to find a medical sales position but all members must still interview with companies and we do not control that. The NAMSR™ is not a staffing or recruitment firm but does provide resources where medical companies and NAMSR™ members can find each other. The NAMSR™ cannot guarantee employment for any of its graduates or members.