Canadian Pharmacist seeking pharmacist licence in MA

[sau_piggy]

Here's the reply from the Mass Board of Pharmacy:

Thank you for your inquiry.

Please refer to the following related reference:

Brief summary follows:
Must have been graduated from a CCAPP approved college of pharmacy; Must complete NABP, FPGEC preliminary approval (except FPGEC Examination) and provide a copy to the Board; Must complete a preliminary screening Test of Spoken English ("TSE") (this will be a future discussion item once you have achieved all other requirments since TSE is no longer being administered- if you were taught in English at the University you attended we can discuss further)and receive a passing score. In the event that the candidate does not receive a passing score, the candidate will be required to complete the TSE Examination requirement and receive a score of at least 50; Must hold a valid license to practice pharmacy in the Canadian Province; Must complete a 300 hour internship in a Unites States Pharmacy;and, Following completion of the above requirements, a prospective candidate will be allowed to apply to the Board, take the North American Pharmacy Licensing Examination ("NAPLEX") and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination ("MPJE"), must receive a passing score of at least 75% and meet such other terms and conditions as the Board may, from time to time require.

[sau_piggy]

I called but the lady on the phone was NOT helpful at all (she only gave me the incorrect number of NABP and cut me off), so I emailed and the Director replied.

[Babak]

Thanks for your follow up.
I confused a little.
Do they need FPGEC or not? If yes, What does this mean "Except FPGEC Examination" ?
Maybe they need only Primary Registeration for FPGEC!

Anyway, you clarified & verified what you were looking for by yourself.

Take Care,

[ninah]

Hey Babak
How is it going?

[Babak]

Originally Posted by ninah

Hey Babak
How is it going?

Perfect,

***Post must be in English.]

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[sau_piggy]

Originally Posted by Babak

Do they need FPGEC or not? If yes, What does this mean "Except FPGEC Examination" ?
Maybe they need only Primary Registeration for FPGEC!

Yes, only need to register for FPGEC and since we graduated from CCAPP approved school of pharmacy, they will send us FPGEC approval without having to take the FPGEC exam

I'm still waiting for the response for TSE though - not sure what they mean by "Must complete a preliminary screening Test of Spoken English" - anyone know what is a preliminary screening TSE? and TSE not being administered?

[ninah]

Babak
Are you doing your intern?