Not allowed to FPGEE?

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Hi,

I'm currently studying pharmacy in austria at the university and i would really like to work in north america when i'm done (my big goal since a long while actually)


From what i got i'll need a study with a 5 year curriculum and a bachelor's degree to be allowed to the fpgee.
Problem is, here the pharmacy study is NOT a bachelor study yet. (pretty much the only study that isn't. Hooray.)
So, when done i'll only have a mag.pharm. Which has a 4.5 year curriculum.


Is there a way i'll be allowed to the fpgee?

Thanks,

I would personally contact the NABP in order to see if you are eligible. This is tricky since your program was 4.5 years though the NABP wants a 5 year curriculum in order to take the FPGEE. Since your program is a Master's degree, I think you have a decent shot. You just have to show the NABP proof that this was the maximum duration of the program, and I wouldn't be surprised if they send you the eligibility card. Good luck and I wish you the best!

Originally Posted by Gregor Clegane

Hi,

I'm currently studying pharmacy in austria at the university and i would really like to work in north america when i'm done (my big goal since a long while actually)


From what i got i'll need a study with a 5 year curriculum and a bachelor's degree to be allowed to the fpgee.
Problem is, here the pharmacy study is NOT a bachelor study yet. (pretty much the only study that isn't. Hooray.)
So, when done i'll only have a mag.pharm. Which has a 4.5 year curriculum.


Is there a way i'll be allowed to the fpgee?

Thanks,

thanks for your answer. at least a little hope after google gave me only bad news. (bad google!)
i will tell you NABP's answer when i get one.

the whole system seems a little unfair to me. with a requirement of the 5 year curriculum they are excluding a big part of europe from the start. come on, thats very unamerican. i already feel discriminated^^

Trust me, I don't agree with the system either. If you can pass the exam, that should be more than enough to practice in the states. Yeah google can be disheartening but you came to the right place to find out info. Once again, I wish you the best and hopefully you get the opportunity to come over!!!

Originally Posted by Gregor Clegane

thanks for your answer. at least a little hope after google gave me only bad news. (bad google!)
i will tell you NABP's answer when i get one.

the whole system seems a little unfair to me. with a requirement of the 5 year curriculum they are excluding a big part of europe from the start. come on, thats very unamerican. i already feel discriminated^^

Hi,
I am a registered Pharmacist from India. I will be completing my Masters from USA coming May. I would like to pursue my career in Pharmacy though. I would be very obliged if any one could answer my queries.
1) Do registered pharmacist have to do their degree all over again in USA?
2) Can I get partial credit?
3) Is IPBP program offered else where in USA?
4) Do I have to give PCAT?

Any other advice/suggestion is appreciated...

Thanks,

Originally Posted by Gregor Clegane

thanks for your answer. at least a little hope after google gave me only bad news. (bad google!)
i will tell you NABP's answer when i get one.

the whole system seems a little unfair to me. with a requirement of the 5 year curriculum they are excluding a big part of europe from the start. come on, thats very unamerican. i already feel discriminated^^

I would also try contacting Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) since they are the official evaluating agency in charge of determining equivalency of pharmacy education for FGPEC purposes.

Chances are, however, you will not get the answer you are looking for from either of the sources.

Personally, I would play it safe and try to find a 5-year long curriculum. If you are determined ineligible, you will probably have to enroll in a three year long foreign pharmacist PharmD program (like the ones at Nova and Western) to become eligible for licensure in the US.

When you say "North America", I assume you include Canada. The rules in Canada are quite different. I am not completely sure, but I believe that the 4.5 year long degree is sufficient to appear for the exams required for starting your internship and subsequently getting licensed.

Originally Posted by USA PHARMACIST

Hi,
I am a registered Pharmacist from India. I will be completing my Masters from USA coming May. I would like to pursue my career in Pharmacy though. I would be very obliged if any one could answer my queries.
1) Do registered pharmacist have to do their degree all over again in USA?
2) Can I get partial credit?
3) Is IPBP program offered else where in USA?
4) Do I have to give PCAT?

Any other advice/suggestion is appreciated...

Thanks,

If you completed your B.Pharm before 2002, you should be eligible to appear for the FGPEE. Submit your credentials for evaluation by ECE and complete the required forms.

If you graduated after 2002, you will most probably have to take the IPBP program. As far as I know, Western Uni in California and Nova in Florida are the only colleges which offer this program.

None of the colleges I contacted accept foreign pharmacy credits to fill the requirements of the professional PharmD.

Western Uni has their own internal assessment exam while Nova requires the PCAT or GRE for admission into the IPBP program.

i found out that the university of California offers a PharmD degree as
Distance Learning Program for foreign students, which seems perfect for me. On their homepage everything looks good but after clicking through a bunch of sites i got to the application form which reads:

"The admission application process has been revised as of July 2010 [...]
Applicants residing and/or practicing outside of the US or Canada are not eligible for the WPPD Program"

are they f.... kidding me? (don't answer it, it's a rhetorical question)

Do yourself and all of us a favor and don't come here. There are not enough jobs as it is.