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ace2009 · 2009 May 15th, 05:03 PM

Hello friends and future test-takers,
I scored 75 on the April FPGEE. It might not seem an impressive score but I am satisfied since two days before the test date by 2 year old daughter and I fell sick. I was totally shaken up thinking I might just flunk the test. But, by God's grace and my family's support, I passed. What a relief!

Here are a few tips and pointers that I would like to share:-
1. In keeping with suggestions by most test-takers on the forum, I tried to follow the blue-print as much as possible.
2. I needed to brush up my basics thoroughly. For Anatomy and Physiology I used The Easy Way as well as Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses.
3. For Microbiology and Immunology, CPR is suffice. For extra information, I used the internet.
4. I studied Pathology and Pathophysiology from Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple. This is an elaborate book and I read a synopsis from Manan Shroff's theory book (that is just a page or two).
5. Biostatistics.... one topic I didn't enjoy studying.... bits from Remington- The Science and Practice of Pharmacy; bits from Kaplan's MedEssentials.
6. Molecular Biology/ Genetics:- Internet and Basic Biological Scinece books
7. For Medicinal Chemistry, CPR seemed the best source.
8. I studied Pharmacology from CPR and Lippincott. I used Internet as well, for extra information on drugs, drug classes, etc.
9. For Pharmacognosy, I referred to the chapter "Natural Products" in Remington. Herbals from CPR
10. Clinical Toxicology- CPR (important)
11. Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics - CPR + Ansel's Introduction to Pharmaceutical Dosage forms
12. Pharmaco- / Clinical Pharmacokinetics - CPR + Lippincott + Internet
13. For Area 3 ( Social/Behavioral etc) - I didn't find Manan Shroff worth reading. Remington is a good source, but not suffice.
14. Area 4 seems the trickiest of all. It is the clinical part..... threapeutic dose monitoring, adverse effects, pharmaceutical care, adverse drug reactions AND reporting...I read Pharmaceutical Care for Special Population from CPR. Loads of sources I could get my hands on the internet
15. There are mixed opinions on BPR (Dutta book). It isn't a great book but it aids in memorizing CPR to quite an extent. Lets face it, the FPGEE isn't a philosophical / literary test. There are tons of things we need to memorize. I felt BPR helped me.

Suggestions and tips:-
1. Please follow the blueprint. It is there for a purpose.
2. CPR is overwhelming with its contents. It seems bulky. I tore the entire book chapter-wise. That way, I could carry the individual chapters anywhere and felt at ease stacking chapters that I finished. It gave me a sense of achievement :-)
3. Practice as many questions as possible. I practiced from Manan Shroff's Q and A, BPR, questions from accesspharmacy.com (those were really tough)
4. If you visit accesspharmacy.com, you will find that the FPGEE blueprint has been based on the core curriculum from that site. They have an option of pay per view. If you can form a group and pool in money and share the contents of that site, it would help.

The FPGEE may not be a cinch, but you can do it. Be focused, identify your strength and weakness in the subjects, make a strategy, have faith in God and pray. Just do it!

fpgee october · 2009 May 15th, 05:25 PM

Congratulations!!!

Thank you so much for your tips and pointers.............they seem very very useful.......

All the best in all you do.

shahina · 2009 May 15th, 07:12 PM

congrats once again. and thanks a million for tips and pointers

aabdraff57 · 2009 June 11th, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace2009

Hello friends and future test-takers,

The FPGEE may not be a cinch, but you can do it. Be focused, identify your strength and weakness in the subjects, make a strategy, have faith in God and pray. Just do it!

How long was your preparation? I'm still in the application process. My application form was returned because of some name mix-up. Do I have enough time for the October exam?

thanks.

qualtro · 2009 June 11th, 11:55 PM

Thanks Ace . Nice input. God bless you. You mentioned BPR and Dutta book as one. From the site i see BPRCD and Dutta book are two different things. Which one u r referring to ? Please help me

lamak · 2009 June 12th, 07:53 PM

congratulation and best of luck for your future

ace2009 · 2009 June 12th, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aabdraff57

How long was your preparation? I'm still in the application process. My application form was returned because of some name mix-up. Do I have enough time for the October exam?

thanks.

Hi!
I studied for about 4 months, although the last two months were most crucial. Yes, you have enough time...about three months. Try to do as much as possible by August and keep the last month for revision.
Good Luck!

ace2009 · 2009 June 12th, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qualtro

Thanks Ace . Nice input. God bless you. You mentioned BPR and Dutta book as one. From the site i see BPRCD and Dutta book are two different things. Which one u r referring to ? Please help me

Hi there!
Yes, the site is selling CDs for certain pharmacology topics. Those are video modules and not too impressive. The book is far more useful. All the best!

qualtro · 2009 June 13th, 04:08 PM

Thanks Ace2009.

I ordered Dutta book only

mnhijazi · 2009 June 23rd, 02:12 PM

Congratulation ACE, I have a question I am trying to help a friend of mine to pass the FPGEE Test. She lives overseas and I’ll be ordering some books for her.
I found this set at Fpgee study guide | Pharmainfo.net
1. Review for Pharmacy Licensing + FPGEE QA DVD+ BPR CD
2. Dr.Dutta Book+ QA DVD's
3. Review for Pharmacy Licensing Exam by Dr.G.Dutta Book + BPR CD
4. Dr.Dutta Book ONLY
Do you recommend any of these sets.
Also you mentioned Manan Shroff’s book is this it:
Reference Guide For Foreign Pharmacy Licensing Exam-Questions & Answers (FPGEE) Part I

Author
Manan H Shroff

Could you please explain the blue print you refer to. I am not a pharmacist –Electrical Eng.- but I am trying to help.
Thanks for all hints and pointers.

2009 May 15th, 05:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
ace2009 Laugh and be happy! Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 92	FPGEE tips and pointers Hello friends and future test-takers, I scored 75 on the April FPGEE. It might not seem an impressive score but I am satisfied since two days before the test date by 2 year old daughter and I fell sick. I was totally shaken up thinking I might just flunk the test. But, by God's grace and my family's support, I passed. What a relief! Here are a few tips and pointers that I would like to share:- 1. In keeping with suggestions by most test-takers on the forum, I tried to follow the blue-print as much as possible. 2. I needed to brush up my basics thoroughly. For Anatomy and Physiology I used The Easy Way as well as Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses. 3. For Microbiology and Immunology, CPR is suffice. For extra information, I used the internet. 4. I studied Pathology and Pathophysiology from Clinical Pathophysiology Made Ridiculously Simple. This is an elaborate book and I read a synopsis from Manan Shroff's theory book (that is just a page or two). 5. Biostatistics.... one topic I didn't enjoy studying.... bits from Remington- The Science and Practice of Pharmacy; bits from Kaplan's MedEssentials. 6. Molecular Biology/ Genetics:- Internet and Basic Biological Scinece books 7. For Medicinal Chemistry, CPR seemed the best source. 8. I studied Pharmacology from CPR and Lippincott. I used Internet as well, for extra information on drugs, drug classes, etc. 9. For Pharmacognosy, I referred to the chapter "Natural Products" in Remington. Herbals from CPR 10. Clinical Toxicology- CPR (important) 11. Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics - CPR + Ansel's Introduction to Pharmaceutical Dosage forms 12. Pharmaco- / Clinical Pharmacokinetics - CPR + Lippincott + Internet 13. For Area 3 ( Social/Behavioral etc) - I didn't find Manan Shroff worth reading. Remington is a good source, but not suffice. 14. Area 4 seems the trickiest of all. It is the clinical part..... threapeutic dose monitoring, adverse effects, pharmaceutical care, adverse drug reactions AND reporting...I read Pharmaceutical Care for Special Population from CPR. Loads of sources I could get my hands on the internet 15. There are mixed opinions on BPR (Dutta book). It isn't a great book but it aids in memorizing CPR to quite an extent. Lets face it, the FPGEE isn't a philosophical / literary test. There are tons of things we need to memorize. I felt BPR helped me. Suggestions and tips:- 1. Please follow the blueprint. It is there for a purpose. 2. CPR is overwhelming with its contents. It seems bulky. I tore the entire book chapter-wise. That way, I could carry the individual chapters anywhere and felt at ease stacking chapters that I finished. It gave me a sense of achievement :-) 3. Practice as many questions as possible. I practiced from Manan Shroff's Q and A, BPR, questions from accesspharmacy.com (those were really tough) 4. If you visit accesspharmacy.com, you will find that the FPGEE blueprint has been based on the core curriculum from that site. They have an option of pay per view. If you can form a group and pool in money and share the contents of that site, it would help. The FPGEE may not be a cinch, but you can do it. Be focused, identify your strength and weakness in the subjects, make a strategy, have faith in God and pray. Just do it! Last edited by ace2009 : 2009 May 15th at 07:32 PM.

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2009 May 15th, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
fpgee october I JUST got here. Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Congratulations!!! Thank you so much for your tips and pointers.............they seem very very useful....... All the best in all you do.

2009 May 15th, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
shahina Eager! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 30	congrats once again. and thanks a million for tips and pointers

2009 June 11th, 11:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
qualtro I JUST got here. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks Ace . Nice input. God bless you. You mentioned BPR and Dutta book as one. From the site i see BPRCD and Dutta book are two different things. Which one u r referring to ? Please help me

2009 June 12th, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
lamak I JUST got here. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 23	congratulation and best of luck for your future

2009 June 13th, 04:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
qualtro I JUST got here. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks Ace2009. I ordered Dutta book only

2009 June 23rd, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
mnhijazi I JUST got here. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Congratulation ACE, I have a question I am trying to help a friend of mine to pass the FPGEE Test. She lives overseas and I’ll be ordering some books for her. I found this set at Fpgee study guide \| Pharmainfo.net 1. Review for Pharmacy Licensing + FPGEE QA DVD+ BPR CD 2. Dr.Dutta Book+ QA DVD's 3. Review for Pharmacy Licensing Exam by Dr.G.Dutta Book + BPR CD 4. Dr.Dutta Book ONLY Do you recommend any of these sets. Also you mentioned Manan Shroff’s book is this it: Reference Guide For Foreign Pharmacy Licensing Exam-Questions & Answers (FPGEE) Part I Author Manan H Shroff Could you please explain the blue print you refer to. I am not a pharmacist –Electrical Eng.- but I am trying to help. Thanks for all hints and pointers.

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