FPGEE steps

What you need to do :

Appling for FPGEC : (required o­nly who completed minimum 4 year Graduation in Pharmacy before January 1^st 2003 and 5 year Graduation in Pharmacy after January 1^st 2003 , outside USA)

Step 1

Educational Credential Evaluatoion (ECE) Submit two sets of your pharmacy education documentation, the official transcript and official proof of the degree, directly to ECE with the appropriate fees. Check here for more details http://www.ece.org/nabp Applicants must request that ECE submit a copy of the General Evaluation Report directly to the FPGEC along with their supporting documentation.

Step 2

After ECE evaluation, submit following documents to NABP (FPGEC)

Documents required

Official Transcripts
Detailed information of subjects you studied(0ptional) / Courses you completed with marks/grades issued by your principal or from university in an envelope sealed by the appropriate issuing body. ( Usually all the years subjects & marks they compile together and give it to you in a sealed envelope)

*Proof of Degree :
Photocopy of Official proof of pharmacy degree (convocation/degree certificate) must be signed/certified by principal of college where you graduated indicating date of degree awarded in writing in an envelope sealed by the same issuing official.
*Proof of Licence :
Photocopy of license and/or registration certificate must be unrestricted and certified by the appropriate government official of the jurisdiction issuing the license in an envelope sealed by the same issuing official.
*Photocopies of documents:
Certified photocopies of all other documents(like all your marks statements, birth certificate etc) are those where the words, "I have reviewed the original document and attest that this is a true and exact copy of the original" must be written directly o­n the photocopy by a notary public, and have been overlapped partially by the notary public seal. The notary must also include his or her signature. If a document is longer than o­ne page, each page must be certified.
If any document is NOT in English must be accompanied by an official word-for-word English translation, prepared and certified as correct by an official translator.

TIP : For faster processing submit 3 Sealed envelopes (Transcripts, Proof of degree & Proof of licence) , certified photocopies, photos, fees draft, FPGEE application form together in ONE ENVELOPE.

Check list for sending together in ONE ENVELOPE *

School transcripts (sealed and/or translation)
Degree (sealed and/or translation)
Licensure/Registration (sealed and/or translation)
Two photographs
Fees US$ (pink envelope)
Notice of Receipt of Application/Registration Form Postcard (self-addressed)

For complete information om FPGEC^® visit official site: NABP website

Step 3
Appear for FPGEE®

Step 4
Apply and appear for TOEFL-ibt

After passing all these exams, you will receive FPGEE® certificate that can be used for sitting in state board exam (NAPLEX®).
( Approximately 3 months will take for FPGEE® certification after submitting three tests. Always it is safe to keep FPGEC® certificate, u can change any state any time you wish. Few states like Florida, Michigan offering intern permit without FPGEC® certification )

Step 5
Participate in residency or internship programs to acquire direct, "hands on" patient care experience duration of internship depending upon the each and individual state.
(For complete details contact US STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY directly)

Step 6
After completing intern hours , apply for second major examination NABPLEX® (National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Licensing Examination)

Step 7
You have to qualify in last but not least Pharmacy law examination .

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FPGEE TIPS

How long must I prepare for FPGEE?

* In my opinion, at least 2-3 months (4 hours/day)

Do I need to study from different books?

* Limit yourself to fewer FPGEE references, our recommendations are: Comprehensive Pharmacy Review by Shargel, your own pharmacy books/notes, Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy by University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.

Do I need to study calculations?

* FPGEE contain few questions on calculations, be familiar with pKa, milliequivalents, ratios, proportions, alligation, creatinine clearance, conversions, AUC, NaCl equivalents, body surface area and dose related questions.

Can we use our own calculator?

* No, calculators are not allowed during the FPGEE test.

What constitutes most part of FPGEE

* FPGEE tests your basic knowledge of pharmacy. The important topics are: Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, calculations and management.

Are there specific topics I should pay more attention to?

* Yes, pharmacology and management.

Do I need to know about OTCs?

* Not in our opinion.

How are the management questions in FPGEE?

* Very basic, and most of them are common sense. A good management book might help you answer them right. Concentrate on insurance, medicare, clinical research studies and pricing/economics of drugs at the pharmacy level.

And medicinal chemistry or structures?

* Few questions, But try to familiarize yourself with basic chemical classification of various categories of drugs.

I have been preparing for a while now but how can I find out how well I am prepared for the test?

* Do practice questions from Manan Shroff’s book (Q&A), and read through the explanations thoroughly, try to go through all the questions and recap what you studied from CPR-Shargel.

But, how will I know if I am ready to take the test, or ready to score more than 75 on FPGEE?

* Try the pre-fpgee which is given by NABP.

Any special instructions for the day of the exam?

* Yes, take it easy, if you have done your homework right, you will ace the exam. Relax, take the test with full stomach, cheerful face and confident mind. Take one of your friends or family members to accompany you to the test center, it helps. Good luck!