In the August 7, 2014, Federal Register, FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health ("CDRH") announced a new component of the Experiential Learning Program ("ELP"), identified as the ELP General Training Program. The new component is intended to provide CDRH staff with an opportunity to understand the policies, laboratory practices, and challenges faced in broader disciplines that affect the life cycle of device development. The notice invites industry, academia, and health care facilities to apply to participate in this formal training. Requests for participation due September 8, 2014.

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