How to become a US Pharmacist if you are a Foreign Graduate 2022

In this video I talk about the basic steps on obtaining a pharmacist license in the US for foreign grads:
Recap of the exams to take:
1. TOEL bit
2. FPGEE
3. NAPLEX
4. MPJE/CPJE
+ internship of 1500 hours
FPGEC: nabp.pharmacy/programs/foreig...
ECE: www.ece.org/ECE/Individuals/S...
TOEFL: www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers...
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  • @muwanguzidaniel8115
    @muwanguzidaniel8115 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I like yo video, brief & full of relevant information. Yo speach & smile r warm. I wanna take my FPGEE this year, & I'm grateful for these highlights

  • @finn3408
    @finn3408 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this information and your story.

  • @leocelynmosquisa4933
    @leocelynmosquisa49336 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video. God bless

  • @shardadarak8185
    @shardadarak81852 жыл бұрын

    Hey i an you're 49th subscriber...keep making videos nd helping us...hope you reach million subscribers

  • @arhamtanveer3275
    @arhamtanveer3275 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much it helps me alot.

  • @jamaicacruzado4219
    @jamaicacruzado4219 Жыл бұрын

    Hi April! thanks for the video! I am about to start my application for fpgee , i want to know what to say to the school what documents i needed. or maybe they are already aware of these docs? i dont know how to say it 😅

  • @beatriceayuk3769
    @beatriceayuk37692 ай бұрын

    Hello April, your video is brief but informative. Thank you. My name is Beatrice . What books or resources did you use for studies . Please could you recommend them …it will help me with the preparations for the FPGEE. I look forward to hearing from you.

  • @user-pj1iv8wt1w
    @user-pj1iv8wt1w6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for info! Want to have clarification, should I pay for NABP and ECE first before TOEFL?

  • @EndyAsidoR
    @EndyAsidoR Жыл бұрын

    Hello april. Did you have to 0:33 study for clinical pharmacy or masters in the Philippines?

  • @nouranmohamedahmedahmedwal1268
    @nouranmohamedahmedahmedwal12682 жыл бұрын

    Hi April, thank you for sharing such valuable information. As you mentioned after passing the Fpgee exam there is an internship to take and i would like to know how hard was it for you to find one, and what are the steps you took to find it? thanks in advance.

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi! About my internship, I did it a the hospital where I worked as a pharmacy tech, and also I found an independent retail pharmacy where they allowed me to be an intern. It really is about networking, you just have to find people and network

  • @LAK182
    @LAK1822 жыл бұрын

    Hey April! Thank you so much for this video it helps a lot! is there a way to contact you? Did you send in your original documents or always just a certified copy ? oh I have so much more questions.. concerning this very complicating process

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, Im glad I could help, as far as I remember I sent a certified true copy as far as the documents. We can connect on instagram, you can send me a direct message, my IG: aprilolivesssss

  • @idaborcharles3380

    @idaborcharles3380

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PharmacistApril can’t find you on Instagram Trying to send u a dm regarding exams

  • @RameshChaudhari-ze9bs
    @RameshChaudhari-ze9bs Жыл бұрын

    Hey April thanks for the info can you please tell the site name where yo start from after receiving the pharmd degree from my country india

  • @jonalizaweskara3228
    @jonalizaweskara32282 жыл бұрын

    Hi April, i did my pharm d degree in my country and have don equivalent in the US, now i have also a masters degree from a US university. Do i need to do tofel and send my original document ?thanks

  • @yveslaurent2600
    @yveslaurent2600 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, when you went back to philippines for 1 more year in order to complete the 5 years pharmacy, that 1 year is a clinical pharm certification?

  • @thebeautiful5033
    @thebeautiful5033 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I wish to ask if it’s a must to submit license from ur foreign country? Do u have to be registered in ur own country before you are eligible?

  • @user-up3pz5lk3z
    @user-up3pz5lk3z7 ай бұрын

    hello. what certificate or document should i obtain from my employer during my internship to keep processing to the next step?

  • @metaverseprofessor
    @metaverseprofessor Жыл бұрын

    Hi you mentioned that I texsas u apply for naplex directly after having FPGEE, so u dont do intership??? Is there other states like this also?? And for 1500 hr intership, how much month u need to finish?! Paid or non?

  • @af54321
    @af54321 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, how did you study for fpgee? Did you use any review course?

  • @PedroGonzalez-sg9ov
    @PedroGonzalez-sg9ov2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the information! What materials do you recommend to study for the fpgee test? Is it similar to Naplex?

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly for FPGEE I used random study materials - APhA for fpgee exam, Rx prep, my notes, lecture videos

  • @afomaokoli6468

    @afomaokoli6468

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PharmacistApril Hi, I am writing the exam in 2018 and I have the APha can you recommend anything for medicinal chemistry?

  • @rajkumarkamboj1975

    @rajkumarkamboj1975

    6 ай бұрын

    Btw what is naplex Or is only for usa .?

  • @iNinaTz
    @iNinaTz5 ай бұрын

    Hi! What about applying for a short program like 6 mo? Do u still need to do all these tests? I’m from norwat😊

  • @vsriharsha5677
    @vsriharsha5677 Жыл бұрын

    Hii mam do we need to seperately apply for internship after fpgee or else after qualifying the fpgee would they only provide internship licence for our intership

  • @jessamaeacevedo4025
    @jessamaeacevedo40252 жыл бұрын

    Hi April! From the Philippines as well and planning to practice in the US. How about the visa did you acquire a working visa or do you have a relative to petition you?

  • @saarakonain4074
    @saarakonain40742 ай бұрын

    hi i wanted to know about visa requirements on which visa did u do internship

  • @tungpi3249
    @tungpi3249 Жыл бұрын

    miss April i have questions about my gpa I have a 3.4 GPA and i was wondering if i can still become a pharmacist with that as a junior and I am afraid I might not make it can you help me get my dream job i don't know how to become one :(

  • @maameabaidoo3934
    @maameabaidoo393411 ай бұрын

    Hi, please what visa is given to you . before you write the exams

  • @PrincesSarah161
    @PrincesSarah1612 жыл бұрын

    Very informative! Thank you. May I ask if you did 4-year Bachelors of Pharmacy in the Philippines? I'm a bit confused if FPGEE REQUIRES 5-year Bachelors?

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did the 4-year program initially then after couple years I went back to school to for additional one year at that time it was clinical pharmacy program. I think now some universities offer pharmD program in the Philippines which is 6 years. FPGEE requires at least 5-year curriculum.

  • @PrincesSarah161

    @PrincesSarah161

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PharmacistApril do you think USA will provide us that kind of education that will qualify us for the 5-year requirement? Rather than add one more year doing it in the Philippines?

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PrincesSarah161 Hi Sarah, if you'd like to be a PharmD Maryland state offers education for international pharmacists - this will make you one step ahead as far as competitiveness and qualifications in your pharmacy career however you will still need to have FPGEC (which means you have to take the TOEFL and FPGEE). According to their website all international pharmacists will be placed as first year regardless of previous experience and no financial aid is available. Here is the link:www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu/academics/pharmd/international-pharmacist-applications/ Unfortunately to answer your question based off what I know (and my research) minimum requirement is to have a 5-year or more as a starting point. If you are a BS Pharmacy grad like me I think it is wiser to complete the extra year (Clinical Pharmacy) or two (if you want to be a PharmD) in the philippines..otherwise you would have to start over again here if you want to get the american education and I am not opposed to that if you have the resources $$$$.

  • @Helenscorner902

    @Helenscorner902

    2 жыл бұрын

    Am I supposed to have a license from my home country?

  • @abdulazizsaad248
    @abdulazizsaad248 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, im actually in Canada not the US is there a way for me to get the license and work in the US thanks

  • @ggmd4224
    @ggmd42242 жыл бұрын

    Hello April! I am in Houston too. I graduated 2017 in Venezuela. Just got my translations and I am ready to send them to the ECE. Do you recommend working to have some experience before taking the FPGE? and I would love to know some -places I can apply here in Houston, thank you!!!

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I recommend that you get it out of the way - take the exam as soon as possible because u have more exams to take. It’ll enable you to become more versatile because once you have the FPGEC certification you can apply for NAPLEX, or while preparing for NAPLEX you can also apply for pharmacist intern, and work as an intern while studying for NAPLEX, u learn from books and experience. If u work as a tech things that u are able to do and learn are very limited as opposed to being an intern (intern usually is not paid).

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    2 жыл бұрын

    I also have a friend that is looking for a pharmacist intern

  • @shahereyarbadar1461
    @shahereyarbadar14612 жыл бұрын

    Hi April I m Shahereyar, my qualification is 4 yrs bachelor in pharmacy from India and 2 yrs masters in pharmacy. Do i m eligible for fpgee ?

  • @abdulsakorjuhan1694
    @abdulsakorjuhan16942 жыл бұрын

    Is US in need of immigrant pharmacist? Just in case we successfully passed those exams?

  • @eduoluwatimileyin-qv5fu
    @eduoluwatimileyin-qv5fu Жыл бұрын

    Hi April, I am a pharmacist with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (5years curriculum), am I eligible for the FPGEE?

  • @n.best.6290
    @n.best.6290 Жыл бұрын

    Is the same for pharmacy techs

  • @user-uk6qk3ls5w
    @user-uk6qk3ls5w8 ай бұрын

    All these will be written in USA or in your own country as a foreigner?

  • @darlyn9778
    @darlyn97789 ай бұрын

    Hi April!o am a pharmacist in the Philippines...i graduated in 2004 .. how to be qualified for fpgee?.

  • @khaledAhmed-mu1yt
    @khaledAhmed-mu1yt2 ай бұрын

    How we can connect u doctor

  • @InRcWeTrust
    @InRcWeTrust Жыл бұрын

    Hi april, I’m from india and I’m currently half way to my b.pharm(degree), but the problem is degree here is 4yr and according to US laws the graduation program should be Atleast 5yr program, so now what should i plan, prepare for masters in pharmacy or is there any other way to get lic number with just 4yr pharmacy graduation???

  • @imgonnaputsomedirtinyoureye

    @imgonnaputsomedirtinyoureye

    2 ай бұрын

    What did you decide?

  • @dxtrdxtr4457
    @dxtrdxtr445710 ай бұрын

    I'm a FPG living in Houston, Texas I'm also from the Philippines.

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    9 ай бұрын

    That’s awesome! Are you also practicing here? We should connect!

  • @jaredgoo4976
    @jaredgoo49762 жыл бұрын

    What degrees should I obtain? Should I obtain the PharmD? Or only just bachelor?

  • @jonahfactora5237

    @jonahfactora5237

    Жыл бұрын

    Same question

  • @chami1122
    @chami11224 ай бұрын

    Hi I am Chamini qho is currently residing in Houston, Tx. I have obtained 4year bachelor of pharmacy degree from a university outside the USA. I want to know am I eligible to get the FPGEE. If not i would like to get your advice toknow what is the shortest and cost effective pathway to fulfilled thequalification the pharmacy board here required ? Thanks

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi! You would need to have a 5yr or pharmD degree in order to get qualified for FPGEE. Check the NAPB website

  • @chami1122

    @chami1122

    4 ай бұрын

    @@PharmacistApril Thank you for your prompt response. I went through the website and it is mentioned "Pre-pharmacy coursework completed at the equivalent of a US college or university level and required of all students for admission may be considered in determining minimum curriculum length requirements." However, I am still in a doubt what they mean by pre-pharmacy

  • @chami1122

    @chami1122

    4 ай бұрын

    Since it requires lot of time and money to complete the Pharm.D, is not there any other way to fulfilled the requirement of the board? I am grateful if you could provide me more info and guide me in this regard. Your assistance is highly appreciated.

  • @dxtrdxtr4457
    @dxtrdxtr445710 ай бұрын

    Hello. Did you get paid for the 1,500hours internship at the hospital?

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    9 ай бұрын

    No, it was not paid at all.

  • @darklight6030
    @darklight6030 Жыл бұрын

    70% Or 70 points?

  • @riyazzuberi7055
    @riyazzuberi70559 ай бұрын

    hi im in houston pls assist me

  • @libinvarghese2709
    @libinvarghese27092 жыл бұрын

    Hai how to contact you I want to know more about naplex exam

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, we can connect thru instagram. My IG account: aprilolivesssss

  • @beingwaqas5302
    @beingwaqas53022 жыл бұрын

    now toefl ibt cost 235usd

  • @PharmacistApril

    @PharmacistApril

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh thanks for the update!

  • @Warfarin337
    @Warfarin3372 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I couldnot find your instagram account can you please provide the link?

  • @vsriharsha5677
    @vsriharsha5677 Жыл бұрын

    Mam I kindly need ur contact mam to clarify my certain doubts regarding this process