American Board of Pharmacy
What does it offer ? The American Board of Specialty Certifications?
The American Board of Pharmacy offers globally recognized certifications that confirm a pharmacist’s competence in specific pharmacy specialties. These include:
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS): Specializes in pharmacotherapy.
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP): Specializes in oncology pharmacy.
- Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP): Specializes in geriatric pharmacy.
- Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP): Specializes in psychiatric pharmacy.
What is the importance of the American Board Certification in the specialty ?
- Competency Confirmation: Serves as proof of the pharmacist’s skills and advanced knowledge in their specialty.
- Better Career Opportunities: Increases chances for promotion and employment in prestigious medical and pharmaceutical institutions.
- Improved Healthcare: Enables the pharmacist to provide more specialized and accurate services to patients.
- Global Recognition: Grants the pharmacist international standing anywhere in the world.
How to obtain an American board certification in Egypt?
Academic Qualification: The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from a recognized university.
Practical Experience: Most board specialties require at least 1–2 years of practical experience in the field, and sometimes completion of Residency Programs.
Registration and Examination:
- Register through the American Board website.
- Pay the required fees (usually in USD).
- Pass the exam held at internationally accredited centers, such as those in Cairo.
Renewal: The certificate typically requires renewal every 7 years through exams or continuing education hours.
