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How long did it take you to study for BCPS? How did you approach it? Any advice?
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If you get your score later than others, is that a good sign ? maybe take a little longer to pack a passing envelop ?
 
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Janiceps said:
If you get your score later than others, is that a good sign ? maybe take a little longer to pack a passing envelop ?
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I don't think there's any correlation. I live in a busy part of the city near a major post office, so I think all my mail is pretty fast.
 
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If you get your score later than others, is that a good sign ? maybe take a little longer to pack a passing envelop ?
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I live closer to DC than some of the others who live farther from DC but got their results earlier than I did, not sure why. I think both passing/not-passing envelopes only contain a 1 page letter.
 
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Does anyone know what percent of people passed BCPS? My letter does not say, but I heard last year 70% passed.
 
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I got my BCPS results in Texas today, I passed. It is true that it says "BCPS" after your name on the outside of the envelope. Mine doesn't say PharmD though.

I didn't do a residency and graduated in 2009. I used the board review home course and followed the pharmacotherapy study group schedule and studied most days of the week from February. I probably went through all the chapters at least 5 times plus studied my own notes and flashcards. I studied like crazy for the last 6 weeks before the test. The mock exam helped me focus on the areas I needed the most work but I wouldn't say it was a good representation of the real test questions. I think the key to passing is owning the statistics stuff because it's the area with the most impact over the least material.

In a few weeks BPS will post a news release about the statistics of the all the exams with how many took it vs passed.
 
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I actually was working last night, and my husband called telling me the envelope was there. It just had a window in it like a bill would look. My name is just my name, but I don't generally fill out things with Dr. ___________, PharmD. He read me the results.

I know I will pass next year. There's a flavor to the test and how the questions are worded. I will also know the guidelines backwards and forwards and also have a calculator that won't die during the kinetics questions. Seriously, I hate that I trusted a cheap made from china walgreens crappy calculator. I rushed during my lunch break buying another that I didn't need. Also, we weren't given the sheet that other test sites were given with conversions. We didn't have that. I believe next year they will standardize that.

Honestly I think I would have passed this year had my calculator not died (2 questions), hadn't missed the ones I knew for sure for sure (you know the kind where you walk out saying, "man! why did I mark that I knew that one!"

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Tricky tricky.

I just hope that anyone that took it that really needed to pass it for whatever self-worth reason passed. I went into it thinking I would have to take it twice just because I've been out of school since 1999. So much has changed.
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I don't know what kind of sick joke this was. but I missed the passing score by 2 points. I would have passed easily too if I had taken it last year. 2 FRICKING points. Anyway, what is Domain 3 anyway ? that is the section really hurt me. If I just got 2 more points there, I would have passed. I too have been out of school for a long time so I take this with grain of salt and I know I will pass easily next year. but still it is a hassle to take it again.

Is there anyway, I can protest a few questions and get my exam looked at again ? Anyone have any insight on this ?
 
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2 points might be worth requesting a rescore. I think they grade it by hand. Maybe the machine misread a few marks on the answer sheet.

I don't know if they change the score cutoff or anything.
 
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I don't know what kind of sick joke this was. but I missed the passing score by 2 points. I would have passed easily too if I had taken it last year. 2 FRICKING points. Anyway, what is Domain 3 anyway ? that is the section really hurt me. If I just got 2 more points there, I would have passed. I too have been out of school for a long time so I take this with grain of salt and I know I will pass easily next year. but still it is a hassle to take it again.

Is there anyway, I can protest a few questions and get my exam looked at again ? Anyone have any insight on this ?
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You can request hand scoring for $60. Check the BPS website for for details. I think domain 3 was the regulatory stuff.
 
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You can request hand scoring for $60. Check the BPS website for for details. I think domain 3 was the regulatory stuff.
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That is ONE fricking section that I didn't spend a lot of time on because the Prep course spent nearly ZERO time on it. so I figured there won't be much questions on that stuff. Why doesn't the prep course give that section more time or some time reviewing ? They give the wrong impression that section isn't that important but it turns out that section did me in. This is sick. I am going to request a re-score come Monday, this is ridiculous.
 
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That is ONE fricking section that I didn't spend a lot of time on because the Prep course spent nearly ZERO time on it. so I figured there won't be much questions on that stuff. Why doesn't the prep course give that section more time or some time reviewing ? They give the wrong impression that section isn't that important but it turns out that section did me in. This is sick. I am going to request a re-score come Monday, this is ridiculous. :mad:
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Good luck with the rescore. I thought those questions were tough also. I thought I missed at least half of them, but did much better than I thought.
 
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This forum is new to me! I failed by 1 point! 1 point!!!! Definitely getting a score by hand. Has anyone had any positive results with this? Also congrats to everyone that passed!!!!
 
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This forum is new to me! I failed by 1 point! 1 point!!!! Definitely getting a score by hand. Has anyone had any positive results with this? Also can you offer any pointers on how to approach it. It may not have been in this forum, but I was also told some people received "conversion sheets" at their test site to use at the exam. Can anyone attest to that? What did they contain? May be able to use that to my advantage...congrats to everyone that passed!!!
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YES, we were using the conversion sheets at my site. but they didn't have enough so i actually wasn't given one and there were 2 questions that i wanted to use it on and could NOT. and the proctors were like Oh, well, too bad. that is just silly. :(
I am thinking maybe i can use that to my advantage when i ask them for re-score. What do you guys think ? Thank you to all for all your help. and CONGRATS to all that passed as well.:)
 
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The conversion sheet not in Nashville. I know it impacted my score. BUT I am ok to take it again. I want to own this test and make it easy ;). Have a coworker that said last year she missed it by one point (pass was 111 though... Why can't that be the pass this year??) but a hand scoring repeat did not change her results.
 
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lofgrenb said:
The conversion sheet not in Nashville. I know it impacted my score. BUT I am ok to take it again. I want to own this test and make it easy ;). Have a coworker that said last year she missed it by one point (pass was 111 though... Why can't that be the pass this year??) but a hand scoring repeat did not change her results.
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but she did pass it this year, i hope. i am sure she did.:)
 
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What is this conversion sheet that everyone keeps talking about? We had nothing but the test and scantron in San Francisco.
 
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lofgrenb said:
The conversion sheet not in Nashville. I know it impacted my score. BUT I am ok to take it again. I want to own this test and make it easy ;). Have a coworker that said last year she missed it by one point (pass was 111 though... Why can't that be the pass this year??) but a hand scoring repeat did not change her results.
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More and more i read your posts, i really like your attitude in general. Your husband is a lucky man to have you as a wife. and Yes, 111 score from last year really Erks me too. I would have passed with 9 points to spare. Those lucky bastards from last year.
But make sure you study again and prepare. I am sure we will score over 150 next time but i don't take this kind of test for granted. :)
 
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I did not pass;(. Feel so sad kind of like that feeling of going through a bad breakup. I know only studied for over 2 mths... But can't help feel disappointed. Congrats to all that pass and sorry for those who did not.

I actually was working last night, and my husband called telling me the envelope was there. It just had a window in it like a bill would look. My name is just my name, but I don't generally fill out things with Dr. ___________, PharmD. He read me the results.

I know I will pass next year. There's a flavor to the test and how the questions are worded. I will also know the guidelines backwards and forwards and also have a calculator that won't die during the kinetics questions. Seriously, I hate that I trusted a cheap made from china walgreens crappy calculator. I rushed during my lunch break buying another that I didn't need. Also, we weren't given the sheet that other test sites were given with conversions. We didn't have that. I believe next year they will standardize that.

Honestly I think I would have passed this year had my calculator not died (2 questions), hadn't missed the ones I knew for sure for sure (you know the kind where you walk out saying, "man! why did I mark that I knew that one!"

LOL

Tricky tricky.

I just hope that anyone that took it that really needed to pass it for whatever self-worth reason passed. I went into it thinking I would have to take it twice just because I've been out of school since 1999. So much has changed.[/QUOTE]
 
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No conversion sheets were given in Chicago. I'm truly sorry to those ho didn't pass. Put in the time to study harder next year and you will pass. I started in April and hit it hard, 10-15 hrs per week, in June up until the test. I thought the test was very challenging and wasn't sure I passed until I got my letter. The test really tests your knowledge, judgement, and decision making, and those who pass are supposed to be experienced specialists. now i don't think I'm the smartest or best by any means, but I passed by more than 50 points. I did the work, and it paid off. It will for you too. If you didn't pass, put in the time, and you will too! Let's be honest, 122/200 is only 61%, do you really think you deserve to pass with less? I'm honestly disappointed in the low passing score. Especially last years. A specialist should be able to get at least a 70%, don't you think? These initials are what can separate you from "the crowd". Let's hope they continue to mean something!
 
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Doclhr said:
No conversion sheets were given in Chicago. I'm truly sorry to those ho didn't pass. Put in the time to study harder next year and you will pass. I started in April and hit it hard, 10-15 hrs per week, in June up until the test. I thought the test was very challenging and wasn't sure I passed until I got my letter. The test really tests your knowledge, judgement, and decision making, and those who pass are supposed to be experienced specialists. now i don't think I'm the smartest or best by any means, but I passed by more than 50 points. I did the work, and it paid off. It will for you too. If you didn't pass, put in the time, and you will too! Let's be honest, 122/200 is only 61%, do you really think you deserve to pass with less? I'm honestly disappointed in the low passing score. Especially last years. A specialist should be able to get at least a 70%, don't you think? These initials are what can separate you from "the crowd". Let's hope they continue to mean something!
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I completely agree.
 
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What is a conversion sheet? Like kg to lbs or mEq to mg, something like that?

We didn't have that. Sounds like an unfair advantage.
 
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No conversion sheets were given in Chicago. I'm truly sorry to those ho didn't pass. Put in the time to study harder next year and you will pass. I started in April and hit it hard, 10-15 hrs per week, in June up until the test. I thought the test was very challenging and wasn't sure I passed until I got my letter. The test really tests your knowledge, judgement, and decision making, and those who pass are supposed to be experienced specialists. now i don't think I'm the smartest or best by any means, but I passed by more than 50 points. I did the work, and it paid off. It will for you too. If you didn't pass, put in the time, and you will too! Let's be honest, 122/200 is only 61%, do you really think you deserve to pass with less? I'm honestly disappointed in the low passing score. Especially last years. A specialist should be able to get at least a 70%, don't you think? These initials are what can separate you from "the crowd". Let's hope they continue to mean something!
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Well true and not true. In near future, probably almost all hospital pharmcists will have to have BCPS at least. Standard of clinical pharmacist is being raised every year. IN hospital setting where we work with physicians and on the floors, we are all part of the team. Just having a license and pharm.d. wont' be enough. We will all be required to have at least 1 year of residency and BCPS on top. If you really want to stand out from the crowd real bad, then do 2 years of residency and get another specialty board certification on top of BCPS.
I myself already have 1 year of clinical residency finished. and was going to study for another specialty boards but not passing the BCPS on the 1st try, kind of puts a kink in my plans but That is OK. I will get it done in next 2 years--- i will have BCPS and one specialty boards on top. I just couldn't study as much as i planned to due to family reasons, not that i need to explain this to anyone. :p
 
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Received my passing score yesterday (midwest). I am a 2011 graduate and completed a PGY1.

I know when I was studying I found it helpful to talk w/ those who took it previously so I thought I'd share my experience/study technique. I started seriously studying in August. I used the ACCP Updates in Therapeutics 2012. I reviewed each chapter (most twice) and took notes the 2nd time around. I used those notes to review during the week prior to the exam. I also listened to each lecture at least 3 times (probably listened to the stats lecture more than that). I found listening to the lectures to be extremely valuable. It helped me to focus in on what was really important and I personally remember concepts better by hearing someone explain them. Overall, I think that this amount of studying may have been a bit overkill, but I don't regret the time I devoted to it because I now feel more confident in my knowledge as a clinical pharmacist (regardless of what the outcome of the exam was).

I did take the ACCP mock exam and did not find the questions to be very representative of the real exam. I scored a 133 on the mock exam and scored >30 points higher on the real exam. I really don't think the mock exam is beneficial besides helping you to possibly pinpoint topics you may be weak in.

As for the discussion on the conversion chart. At my testing site, it was offered to those who were foreign trained and unfamiliar with certain conversions (anyone could ask for it, but this was the audience they suggested may find value in it). Only 1 person in my room used the chart. I honestly don't recall any conversions besides maybe lb-->kg which I would think any licensed pharmacist should know.

Lastly, I would suggest that all testers review the "Candidate's Guide" document as well as the "Pharmacotherapy Content Outline" which are available on BPS's website. Some posters seem to have been surprised by the content of the exam. While I doubt most people like to be tested on policy and that kind of stuff, it was definitely clear what percentage of the exam would be related to non-pharmacotherapy topics. Make sure you know what you're in for before test day!
 
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Doclhr said:
No conversion sheets were given in Chicago. I'm truly sorry to those ho didn't pass. Put in the time to study harder next year and you will pass. I started in April and hit it hard, 10-15 hrs per week, in June up until the test. I thought the test was very challenging and wasn't sure I passed until I got my letter. The test really tests your knowledge, judgement, and decision making, and those who pass are supposed to be experienced specialists. now i don't think I'm the smartest or best by any means, but I passed by more than 50 points. I did the work, and it paid off. It will for you too. If you didn't pass, put in the time, and you will too! Let's be honest, 122/200 is only 61%, do you really think you deserve to pass with less? I'm honestly disappointed in the low passing score. Especially last years. A specialist should be able to get at least a 70%, don't you think? These initials are what can separate you from "the crowd". Let's hope they continue to mean something!
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I completely agree as well. And congrats on your awesome score! :thumbup:
 
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Janiceps- Isn't BCPS considered a specialty in and of itself? The onc pharmacists I know have BCOP, and the nutrition ones, BCNSP, etc. my point being that the BCPS is not a stepping stone to another specialty. If you do get a other specialty, then does that mean you want to narrow your practice to that specialty? It's fine if you do, just asking.
I think what you're saying is true to a point. I graduated with a BS in1995. Took the boards and worked in a hospital fulltime while i continued school. that was tough! Then added PharmD in1998. Did not do a residency because frankly they weren't popular and there weren't many back then. I worked as a hospital pharmacist until 2002 when I took a job as manager at a small hospital. I ended up playing the role of clinical coordinator also. I found I enjoyed that a lot and left to take a clinical manager position at a large facility. There's no point in me going back to do a residency and my mortgage payment couldn't take the pay cut anyway. I would have to quit the job similar to what I would be reapplying to when I finished in 1-2 years anyway.seems dumb.
Now that I've passed, I very much want to inspire the pharmacists at my hospital to take it too. I think out of 30 of them, 7 or8 might have it in them and of those 3-4 might actually want to. I plan to support and mentor them to pass next year now that I know how. I will calm their fears and help them feel confident. This is a passable exam and having them on my staff helps me raise the clinical bar at my facility. That was one of the reasons I took the exam in the first place. And that a friend was taking it and wanted a study buddy. I took it very seriously and aimed to pass in one try. I worried I wouldn't have time to study because I also have a baby at home. I just did my best with what I could. It was a hard test. But passable if you start studying early and stay on schedule.

Countsby5s-- great advice!
 
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Doclhr said:
Janiceps- Isn't BCPS considered a specialty in and of itself? The onc pharmacists I know have BCOP, and the nutrition ones, BCNSP, etc. my point being that the BCPS is not a stepping stone to another specialty. If you do get a other specialty, then does that mean you want to narrow your practice to that specialty? It's fine if you do, just asking.
I think what you're saying is true to a point. I graduated with a BS in1995. Took the boards and worked in a hospital fulltime while i continued school. that was tough! Then added PharmD in1998. Did not do a residency because frankly they weren't popular and there weren't many back then. I worked as a hospital pharmacist until 2002 when I took a job as manager at a small hospital. I ended up playing the role of clinical coordinator also. I found I enjoyed that a lot and left to take a clinical manager position at a large facility. There's no point in me going back to do a residency and my mortgage payment couldn't take the pay cut anyway. I would have to quit the job similar to what I would be reapplying to when I finished in 1-2 years anyway.seems dumb.
Now that I've passed, I very much want to inspire the pharmacists at my hospital to take it too. I think out of 30 of them, 7 or8 might have it in them and of those 3-4 might actually want to. I plan to support and mentor them to pass next year now that I know how. I will calm their fears and help them feel confident. This is a passable exam and having them on my staff helps me raise the clinical bar at my facility. That was one of the reasons I took the exam in the first place. And that a friend was taking it and wanted a study buddy. I took it very seriously and aimed to pass in one try. I worried I wouldn't have time to study because I also have a baby at home. I just did my best with what I could. It was a hard test. But passable if you start studying early and stay on schedule.

Countsby5s-- great advice!
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I meant BCPS as base and having another like BCOP or BCNS ect. What I said would not apply to someone like you since you have already practiced and have experience as clinical coordinator and clinical manager. so you wouldn't need to do another year of residency. but most of the time, someone in your position would have at least 1 year of residency behind them. but rarely after 10 years of practice, someone would go back and do a residency.

Right, it is difficult but very very passable on the 1st try. I just didn't or couldn't study like I planned to study because someone in my family became gravely ill. Like for instance, the 3rd domain of regulations and FDA role and so on. I did not study that part at all which turned out to be huge mistake. and even then I only just missed the passing score by 2 points.

but I will start studying early this time, and I am sure I will pass. and in 2014, I will study for another specialty boards and pass:xf:. Then no more studying for boards for me. I am getting old.:D
 
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Janiceps said:
I meant BCPS as base and having another like BCOP or BCNS ect. What I said would not apply to someone like you since you have already practiced and have experience as clinical coordinator and clinical manager. so you wouldn't need to do another year of residency. but most of the time, someone in your position would have at least 1 year of residency behind them. but rarely after 10 years of practice, someone would go back and do a residency.

Right, it is difficult but very very passable on the 1st try. I just didn't or couldn't study like I planned to study because someone in my family became gravely ill. Like for instance, the 3rd domain of regulations and FDA role and so on. I did not study that part at all which turned out to be huge mistake. and even then I only just missed the passing score by 2 points.

but I will start studying early this time, and I am sure I will pass. and in 2014, I will study for another specialty boards and pass:xf:. Then no more studying for boards for me. I am getting old.:D
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I'm sure you will pass!

You're right, most in my position have a residency. I've hired pharmacists with residencies too. I'm good at my job, I know that. But how can I stay competitive in my field? A residency at this point is pointless. So I took this exam. I'm just not sure adding more specialties is the answer either. I'm stumped! And definitely getting old, lol.
 
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No conversion sheets were given in Chicago. I'm truly sorry to those ho didn't pass. Put in the time to study harder next year and you will pass. I started in April and hit it hard, 10-15 hrs per week, in June up until the test. I thought the test was very challenging and wasn't sure I passed until I got my letter. The test really tests your knowledge, judgement, and decision making, and those who pass are supposed to be experienced specialists. now i don't think I'm the smartest or best by any means, but I passed by more than 50 points. I did the work, and it paid off. It will for you too. If you didn't pass, put in the time, and you will too! Let's be honest, 122/200 is only 61%, do you really think you deserve to pass with less? I'm honestly disappointed in the low passing score. Especially last years. A specialist should be able to get at least a 70%, don't you think? These initials are what can separate you from "the crowd". Let's hope they continue to mean something!
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Do I deserve to pass? That's not really the question. The question is how much studying does it take? A lot. I started in April. I listened to the lectures daily on my commute. My sit-down studying was spotty due to having TWO toddlers. I also have a 90% OE job for whatever reason. So to get there will take two years and not one. The initials separates you from the crowd... Just not so sure where I work yet. Maybe? I like hearing hospitals incentivizing this because it would translate into better patient care. Conversion sheet would matter for someone like me. But not a battle I care to fight. I'm actually ready to hit the books again.

I just hope it's a good résumé builder?
 
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Doclhr said:
No conversion sheets were given in Chicago. I'm truly sorry to those ho didn't pass. Put in the time to study harder next year and you will pass. I started in April and hit it hard, 10-15 hrs per week, in June up until the test. I thought the test was very challenging and wasn't sure I passed until I got my letter. The test really tests your knowledge, judgement, and decision making, and those who pass are supposed to be experienced specialists. now i don't think I'm the smartest or best by any means, but I passed by more than 50 points. I did the work, and it paid off. It will for you too. If you didn't pass, put in the time, and you will too! Let's be honest, 122/200 is only 61%, do you really think you deserve to pass with less? I'm honestly disappointed in the low passing score. Especially last years. A specialist should be able to get at least a 70%, don't you think? These initials are what can separate you from "the crowd". Let's hope they continue to mean something!
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Agree with this completely. The material on the BCPS is stuff that people should know before taking the exam...it shouldn't be a matter of having a conversion sheet (I didn't) or spending a few extra hours studying the management of heart failure or asthma. Review for BCPS should be just that - a review.
 
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I passed. Let me give the counter argument about all the ramblings before. The BCPS is not in anyway a measure of how well of a clinical pharmacist you are. To put it into persepective, remember those idiots in your class that passed Naplex. The BCPS is harder but after taking the test you realize how random the questions are, I have more to write but I will refrain. It's luck of the draw too.... so you fools that barely passed... that includes me... it's all luck about what questions they asked on this specific test, this year... some get lucky, some don't.

I'm not a genius in anyway shape or form, average gpa and naplex score. I studied 2 months on weekends. I did the ACCP material and I even bought the ASHP material, which I can sell. Anyway, good luck to everyone else. All the West Coast. CA people got it in the mail today.

The envelop says BCPS after your name, it will say PharmD if you didn't pass.
 
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Hi,

I was just wondering what materials/websites or references you all studied for Med Watch, FDA, rules, regulations... I don't think these subjects included in the ACCP prep courses.

Thanks:)
 
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Got BCPP tests results on west coast today. Score was 160, I passed.

Pass score: 122
Ave: 140
Score range: 49-178

Good luck to others waiting for BCPP results.

Asked the BPS booth at midyear for results today, not telling results at midyear, had a friend check mail. My letter did say BCPP after my name, knew right away that I had passed.
 
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lofgrenb said:
Do I deserve to pass? That's not really the question. The question is how much studying does it take? A lot. I started in April. I listened to the lectures daily on my commute. My sit-down studying was spotty due to having TWO toddlers. I also have a 90% OE job for whatever reason. So to get there will take two years and not one. The initials separates you from the crowd... Just not so sure where I work yet. Maybe? I like hearing hospitals incentivizing this because it would translate into better patient care. Conversion sheet would matter for someone like me. But not a battle I care to fight. I'm actually ready to hit the books again.

I just hope it's a good résumé builder?
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I look forward to studying again starting in Feb or so. but I am going to study smarter, not harder. Didn't study too much 1st time around so that shouldn't be too hard to do.:laugh: Don't get me wrong, it wasn't because I am lazy, I had unexpected family event as I said.

What I mean by smarter studying is knowing what to commit to Long term memory and which part to commit to short term memory. You can't memorize everything and remember it for a year or longer. So what I was told was Statistics goes into short term memory and so does regulatory and FDA part. and most of the clinical areas, should go into long term memory. As much as you can, of course. there are lots of clinical information too.:)
 
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BbpharmD said:
Got BCPP tests results on west coast today. Score was 160, I passed.

Pass score: 122
Ave: 140
Score range: 49-178

Good luck to others waiting for BCPP results.

Asked the BPS booth at midyear for results today, not telling results at midyear, had a friend check mail. My letter did say BCPP after my name, knew right away that I had passed.
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Congrats! Awesome score.
 
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Janiceps said:
I look forward to studying again starting in Feb or so. but I am going to study smarter, not harder. Didn't study too much 1st time around so that shouldn't be too hard to do.:laugh: Don't get me wrong, it wasn't because I am lazy, I had unexpected family event as I said.

What I mean by smarter studying is knowing what to commit to Long term memory and which part to commit to short term memory. You can't memorize everything and remember it for a year or longer. So what I was told was Statistics goes into short term memory and so does regulatory and FDA part. and most of the clinical areas, should go into long term memory. As much as you can, of course. there are lots of clinical information too.:)
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Great. Hope that works for you. I'm not sure i could choose where info I learned gets stored in my brain or for how long. I'm sure you'll do we'll next year.
 
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kns said:
Hi,

I was just wondering what materials/websites or references you all studied for Med Watch, FDA, rules, regulations... I don't think these subjects included in the ACCP prep courses.

Thanks:)
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I only studied the prep course. Looked up a few things in guidelines on-line when I needed to. MedWatch? Nope. I just read through the short policy chapter in the prep materials. I got 27/30 on domain 3. I've been in practice a while, so I think that helped me a lot.
 
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I only studied the prep course. Looked up a few things in guidelines on-line when I needed to. MedWatch? Nope. I just read through the short policy chapter in the prep materials. I got 27/30 on domain 3. I've been in practice a while, so I think that helped me a lot.
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That is sick. how did you get 27/30 in domain 3 ? That is the part that killed me. I have been in practice for a while too. Any advice or tips on how to do well in domain 3 ? Thanks
 
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BbpharmD said:
Got BCPP tests results on west coast today. Score was 160, I passed.

Pass score: 122
Ave: 140
Score range: 49-178

Good luck to others waiting for BCPP results.

Asked the BPS booth at midyear for results today, not telling results at midyear, had a friend check mail. My letter did say BCPP after my name, knew right away that I had passed.
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Thanks for the update, go my results today also.. I passed.. Yeah that's over with good luck to everyone
 
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