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num · 02-22-2008, 07:22 AM

We have to acknowledge the fact that we should at least speak decent English but if the NABP does not want to remove the requirement of TSE 50 or TOEFL IBT Speaking - 26, why not convince them to compromise accepting a required average score for all 4 sections instead of imposing passing individual scores for each section. This way, peope will be given some room to make up for weaknesses in certain sections by scoring higher in other sections which they are strong at. Similar to the FPGEE, if you get low scores in some sections but have high scores in others, as long as you get a weighted average of 75, you pass.

Also, let's try to convince them to accept other English speaking tests like IELTS just like what they're doing with foreign nursing graduates.

What do you think?

Also, maybe we can consult a professional, a lawyer, teacher, or pharmacist perhaps, who can help us write a formal position letter to the NABP or even ETS regarding our concerns and let them know that we can cooperate with them to solve the shortage of pharmacists in the country.

Just a thought.

Any opinions?

02-22-2008, 07:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
num Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 10	We have to acknowledge the fact that we should at least speak decent English but if the NABP does not want to remove the requirement of TSE 50 or TOEFL IBT Speaking - 26, why not convince them to compromise accepting a required average score for all 4 sections instead of imposing passing individual scores for each section. This way, peope will be given some room to make up for weaknesses in certain sections by scoring higher in other sections which they are strong at. Similar to the FPGEE, if you get low scores in some sections but have high scores in others, as long as you get a weighted average of 75, you pass. Also, let's try to convince them to accept other English speaking tests like IELTS just like what they're doing with foreign nursing graduates. What do you think? Also, maybe we can consult a professional, a lawyer, teacher, or pharmacist perhaps, who can help us write a formal position letter to the NABP or even ETS regarding our concerns and let them know that we can cooperate with them to solve the shortage of pharmacists in the country. Just a thought. Any opinions?