Everyone on this forum needs to know that there is NOT A SHORTAGE of Pharmacists anymore. There's a GLUT!!! Read the comments from 30+ pharmacists around the US at the link below. The shortage that existed three years ago has been over for a while, but the news has been very slow to make it to those of us who have been so focused on passing our tests. I passed the FPGEE and the TOEFL after 25 tries one year ago, and I still have not found an internship in CA even though I have a Green Card. Not even as a volunteer. I wish I had known about the glut earlier. I've wasted so much time, money and tears for nothing. Please do not make the same mistake yourself.
The blog is at: "www.pharmacytimes.com/editors-note/pharmacy/Eckelblog-111809" The important part is the comments at the bottom of the page.