Pediatric Specialty

[pharm B]

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I read recently that the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) had reached some kind of agreement with BPS to investigate the possibility of there being a board-certified Pediatric Specialty.

Does anyone know how long it takes for this kind of thing to go from the investigation stage to the first certified residencies stage?

 

[Farmercyst]

I read recently that the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG) had reached some kind of agreement with BPS to investigate the possibility of there being a board-certified Pediatric Specialty.

Does anyone know how long it takes for this kind of thing to go from the investigation stage to the first certified residencies stage?

The most recent specialty added was AmCare. It seems to me that it took about 3 years from when I heard of the serious possibility, to the actuality. Of course, those same 3 years were the time it took from p1-p4, so the setting may have had more to do with it than the actual time frame. A more senior pharmacist will probably know better.

 

[KARM12]

They are currently working on a Peds and Critical Care exam. It takes about 3 yrs.

 

[Dalteparin]

OP, are you asking about residencies or the specialist exam? If you're wondering about accredited pediatric residencies, they already exist. Go check out ASHP's residency directory: http://accred.ashp.org/aps/pages/directory/residencyProgramSearch.aspx

 

[pharm B]

OP, are you asking about residencies or the specialist exam? If you're wondering about accredited pediatric residencies, they already exist. Go check out ASHP's residency directory: http://accred.ashp.org/aps/pages/directory/residencyProgramSearch.aspx

Thanks! I had no idea there were already pediatric PGY-2 residencies. In that case, my question is in regards to how long it will take before we see a BPS certification for peds.

 

[xiphoid2010]

Thanks! I had no idea there were already pediatric PGY-2 residencies. In that case, my question is in regards to how long it will take before we see a BPS certification for peds.

Karma mentioned 3 years.

Other PGY-2s correct me if I'm wrong, but most places will hire you with a PGY-2, being able to complete it is proof enough that you got what it takes for that specialty. For those who didn't do a PGY-2, then a board certification would be that proof they need.

 

[pharm B]

ACCP is having its national meeting this week, and the Peds PRN is having its business meeting on Tuesday. The BPS task force will be giving up an update on this initiative then.

 

[Glycerin]

The soonest it would be would be 2013 or 2014. I more than likely take it (in addition to having taken BCPS this year).