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rizpic · 07-09-2007, 11:11 AM

Hi,
I am strugglying for preparation of Canada Pharmacy qualifying Exam part 1 and 2.I would appreciate if anybody join with me or advice me, so we can track each other.
Regards.
Rizwan

Atala · 07-11-2007, 07:51 PM

Try some private tutoring or a refresh course. UBC , in Vancouver,organise refresh course, 4 month, around 10 000 cad, and Univ of Toronto, 4 month, around 14 000 cad.

bivins1 · 07-11-2007, 10:37 PM

My friend, if I were you I will concentrate on the American exam, go to a private tutoring organization and try and pass the english exam which seem to the rate determing step to becoming a pharmacist nowadays in the states. The canadian exams are too subjective and canadian. at the end of the day, even after passing the the exam what you earn is peanuts. As far as I am concerned, going to UBC or U of T Cps programme is not a guaraantee for success. As a matter of fact the success rates of both school is less than 30% after wasting all that money. It is a very biased exam. It's up to you but I believe at the end of the day, you would want to go back to the states. It might interest you that more than 50 % of canadian trained pharmacist are working in the states. If things were that good, they will remain in their country. A word is enough for the wise.

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rizpic · 07-13-2007, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bivins1

My friend, if I were you I will concentrate on the American exam, go to a private tutoring organization and try and pass the english exam which seem to the rate determing step to becoming a pharmacist nowadays in the states. The canadian exams are too subjective and canadian. at the end of the day, even after passing the the exam what you earn is peanuts. As far as I am concerned, going to UBC or U of T Cps programme is not a guaraantee for success. As a matter of fact the success rates of both school is less than 30% after wasting all that money. It is a very biased exam. It's up to you but I believe at the end of the day, you would want to go back to the states. It might interest you that more than 50 % of canadian trained pharmacist are working in the states. If things were that good, they will remain in their country. A word is enough for the wise.

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Hi,

Thanks for your reply, but I have already cleared my evaluating exam and just thinking that to go back from half way not a good idea.

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rizpic · 07-13-2007, 10:38 PM

Hi,
I am in Nottingham, UK anyhow thank very much I appreciate if you can advice any other way.

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LadyJane · 07-19-2007, 08:14 PM

Hi! I'm going to take part 1 in November and already nervous.

hiPEBC · 07-22-2007, 04:35 PM

Hi ,

The canadian exam is supposed to be tougher than the american one and therefore for those who cannot pass the canadian exams go to work in the US.

There is definately a difference in the salary but not so large. It is also true that tutoring does not gaurentee success. In the US the english and management exams are tougher and in canada the pharmacy exams are very tough. You have to also successfully pass the oral exams where different actors posing as patients come to ask you complicated medical situations and you have to answer them within a few seconds.

Farooqui · 07-23-2007, 07:53 AM

Hi, good to know that you have cleared evaluating exam. I am preparing for evaluating exam. Can you please guide me about books and other important things. I am a B.Pharm and masters in clinical pharmacy. Currently working as a lecturer and got canadian PR. How long it took you to clear the evaluating exam?

rizpic · 07-23-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyJane

Hi! I'm going to take part 1 in November and already nervous.

Hi

Nice to hear that you are also appearing in this exam,is there any way we can track to each other, how our studies going and share our planning and views,to support each other whenever we need.
Waiting for your reply!
Regards.
Rizwan

rizpic · 07-23-2007, 11:44 AM

Hi,
Nice, you are doing wonderful job that really support you and what I used for evaluating exam is Sheargeal,Katzung and BNF (British National Formulary) I believe Shargeal is the best and some book which help you in calculations.

I am more than happy to help you.
Please reply if you need more advice.
Good Luck.
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rizpic Eager! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44	Canada Pharmacy Qualifying Exam part1 and 2 Hi, I am strugglying for preparation of Canada Pharmacy qualifying Exam part 1 and 2.I would appreciate if anybody join with me or advice me, so we can track each other. Regards. Rizwan

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bivins1 Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 18	My friend, if I were you I will concentrate on the American exam, go to a private tutoring organization and try and pass the english exam which seem to the rate determing step to becoming a pharmacist nowadays in the states. The canadian exams are too subjective and canadian. at the end of the day, even after passing the the exam what you earn is peanuts. As far as I am concerned, going to UBC or U of T Cps programme is not a guaraantee for success. As a matter of fact the success rates of both school is less than 30% after wasting all that money. It is a very biased exam. It's up to you but I believe at the end of the day, you would want to go back to the states. It might interest you that more than 50 % of canadian trained pharmacist are working in the states. If things were that good, they will remain in their country. A word is enough for the wise. - Last edited by knok : 07-12-2007 at 06:16 PM. Reason: Textese: Capital letters, "i" and beginning of sentences

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rizpic Eager! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44	Hi, I am in Nottingham, UK anyhow thank very much I appreciate if you can advice any other way. - Last edited by knok : 07-14-2007 at 04:12 PM. Reason: thx is considered to be textese

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rizpic Eager! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 44	Hi, Nice, you are doing wonderful job that really support you and what I used for evaluating exam is Sheargeal,Katzung and BNF (British National Formulary) I believe Shargeal is the best and some book which help you in calculations. I am more than happy to help you. Please reply if you need more advice. Good Luck. - Last edited by knok : 07-24-2007 at 02:59 AM. Reason: u r, (.)

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07-11-2007, 07:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Atala Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 24	Try some private tutoring or a refresh course. UBC , in Vancouver,organise refresh course, 4 month, around 10 000 cad, and Univ of Toronto, 4 month, around 14 000 cad.

07-19-2007, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
LadyJane Eager! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 59	Hi! I'm going to take part 1 in November and already nervous.

07-22-2007, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
hiPEBC Within my grasp! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 347	Hi , The canadian exam is supposed to be tougher than the american one and therefore for those who cannot pass the canadian exams go to work in the US. There is definately a difference in the salary but not so large. It is also true that tutoring does not gaurentee success. In the US the english and management exams are tougher and in canada the pharmacy exams are very tough. You have to also successfully pass the oral exams where different actors posing as patients come to ask you complicated medical situations and you have to answer them within a few seconds.

07-23-2007, 07:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Farooqui Trying to make mom and pop proud Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4	Hi, good to know that you have cleared evaluating exam. I am preparing for evaluating exam. Can you please guide me about books and other important things. I am a B.Pharm and masters in clinical pharmacy. Currently working as a lecturer and got canadian PR. How long it took you to clear the evaluating exam?

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