About Us

Who We Are

The GetReal Academy builds on the success of two IMI projects: GetReal and GetReal Initiative, and offers courses that provide an understanding of current techniques, opportunities and challenges for the use of real-world evidence in medicine development.

It is affiliated to GetReal Institute which aims to brings together a wide variety of stakeholders to drive the sustainable development and adoption of tools, methods and best practices in the generation and use of RWE for better health care decision-making. 

  • High-quality RWE education and training resources
  • Designed and led by distinguished RWE experts
  • Trusted by academics and industry professionals alike
  • Europe-based & focused but with global linkages
  • Independent, neutral and level platform for learning and exchange of information
  • Building a hub for like-minded participants from across the world to interact
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Meet Our Key Experts

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    Rick Grobbee
    UMC Utrecht
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    Mike Chambers
    MC Healthcare Evaluation
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    Rob Thwaites
    Albion House Consulting
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    Mira Zuidgeest
    UMC Utrecht
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    Shahid Hanif
    GetReal Institute
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    Hans Hillege
    University of Groningen
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    Pieter Stolk
    UMC Utrecht
Meet our experts

What do our students say?

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“Very well prepared and thought-through material, and excellent facilitation.”

Amanda, United Kingdom
Real World Data Specialist, Pharma
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“My knowledge of RWE is improved, and I know now that to take into consideration when designing, conducting a pragmatic trial.”

Jane, United States
PhD Student
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“The course was challenging but it was worth every minute, it really opened a new world for me with so many new insights that I wasn’t even aware of that they existed. It was also a great pleasure to be able to do this web-based and in an asynchronous set-up which is real asset in everyday’s busy life”

Joop, The Netherlands
VP, Health
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“It gave me some insights on the proper use of RWE during drug development. Really useful to learn all those study designs and tools that can help for this usage.”

Tom, Germany
Senior Director, RWE Operations
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Need advice?

Confused which course is most suitable for you? Want to explore the possibility of running a customised course for your team? Reach out and we will help you with all your queries!

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