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curious guy · 03-23-2008, 07:23 PM

Hi,
I would be extremely happy if some one could please help me with few of my queries. I am a Pharmacy graduate from India (Completed after 2002), and has completed a Masters degree from Australia. In between I also cleared APEC stage one examination. I haven't started the trainee ship position still. But currently, I wish to write FPGEE examination. My queries are:

Am I eligible to write FPGEE examination?
Will the Australian Masters degree (2 years+ one more year) count as the fifth year of study?
Is there any benefit in completing the APEC stage 2 examinations?? Or else in another way is there any benefit in a becoming registered pharmacist of Australia?
If else I need to study more, how long do you reckon that I should study in US?

I sincerely hope some one would help me in getting the answer.

Thank You very much,
With Sincere appreciation,

Curious guy

americandream · 03-24-2008, 06:23 AM

In your case, unfortunately I'd say you are not eligible. US wants foreign pharmacists to have completed at least 5 years of CONTINUOUS study that leads to license in ONE country. You should've taken a single five year pharmacy degree program in just one country. I am definitely sure about this as I called and even sent them a letter about this in the past, not too long ago.
I've seen some people in other forums where they had a 4 yr pharmacy degree with a masters in some other pharmacy related field. However, taking a grduate degree does not help.

You may have to look for PharmD programs to become licensed in US.

And perhaps you need to get a license first from the country where you are willing to practice.

Hope this helps.

gordie · 03-24-2008, 08:17 AM

I think you are eligible since you graduated from BS Pharmacy in India in 2002. The 5 year requirement applies to those who graduated on or after Janiuary 2003. Better check with the NABP bulletin regarding this. www.nabp.net/ftpiles/bulletins/FPGECApRegBulletin.pdf

americandream · 03-24-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordie

I think you are eligible since you graduated from BS Pharmacy in India in 2002. The 5 year requirement applies to those who graduated on or after Janiuary 2003. Better check with the NABP bulletin regarding this. www.nabp.net/ftpiles/bulletins/FPGECApRegBulletin.pdf

Curious guy is saying he graduated AFTER 2002. So the earliest month he might have graduated is January 2003, where 5 year rule applies.

gordie · 03-24-2008, 05:24 PM

My apologies for the mistake.

curious guy · 03-24-2008, 11:38 PM

Thank you very much to americandream and gordie. If so, Could you also advice me how long will it take to complete the Pharm D programme?

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curious guy · 03-25-2008, 01:59 AM

Could I get credits with the current academic programm? Please could you advice me on this regard?

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curious guy Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Query regarding FPGEE information for a registered Australian Pharmacist Hi, I would be extremely happy if some one could please help me with few of my queries. I am a Pharmacy graduate from India (Completed after 2002), and has completed a Masters degree from Australia. In between I also cleared APEC stage one examination. I haven't started the trainee ship position still. But currently, I wish to write FPGEE examination. My queries are: Am I eligible to write FPGEE examination? Will the Australian Masters degree (2 years+ one more year) count as the fifth year of study? Is there any benefit in completing the APEC stage 2 examinations?? Or else in another way is there any benefit in a becoming registered pharmacist of Australia? If else I need to study more, how long do you reckon that I should study in US? I sincerely hope some one would help me in getting the answer. Thank You very much, With Sincere appreciation, Curious guy

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gordie Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 29	I think you are eligible since you graduated from BS Pharmacy in India in 2002. The 5 year requirement applies to those who graduated on or after Janiuary 2003. Better check with the NABP bulletin regarding this. www.nabp.net/ftpiles/bulletins/FPGECApRegBulletin.pdf Last edited by gordie : 03-24-2008 at 08:42 AM.

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curious guy Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	Thank you very much to americandream and gordie. If so, Could you also advice me how long will it take to complete the Pharm D programme? - Last edited by knok : 03-25-2008 at 01:04 AM. Reason: plz, delete excess?

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03-24-2008, 06:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
americandream Eager! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 31	In your case, unfortunately I'd say you are not eligible. US wants foreign pharmacists to have completed at least 5 years of CONTINUOUS study that leads to license in ONE country. You should've taken a single five year pharmacy degree program in just one country. I am definitely sure about this as I called and even sent them a letter about this in the past, not too long ago. I've seen some people in other forums where they had a 4 yr pharmacy degree with a masters in some other pharmacy related field. However, taking a grduate degree does not help. You may have to look for PharmD programs to become licensed in US. And perhaps you need to get a license first from the country where you are willing to practice. Hope this helps.

03-24-2008, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
gordie Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 29	My apologies for the mistake.

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