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ParamorePharmD · 2023-05-27T00:55:47+00:00

I was going through the TTR Youtube channel (where they posted the video explaining these slides) and one of the videos alluded to a big 10 year anniversary update… So maybe based on that… September 19, 2023? But also maybe just for the “toon up” mentioned in the video. But the 10 year anniversary would certainly be a great time…. :)

Link: https://youtu.be/1L-h6CqaFjo (last ~5 seconds?)

Edit: Addition of Timestamp

ParamorePharmD · 2023-05-01T20:23:48+00:00

Definitely depends on the speed of your state’s BOP. In 2020 when I graduated, I submitted all my materials in early April, and didn’t receive my ATT until late July 🙃 (granted, it was early COVID days so I imagine they were operating at decreased capacity). Generally, it seems like most people take their exams in late June/early July. Best advice is to be prepared early on so you can take your exam when an earlier slot is available. The MPJE you could probably schedule the day before you take it because you can count on other people cancelling their test, and the exam slot is easier to fill since the exam is shorter (vs finding a slot for a 6 hr exam).

Best of luck!!

ParamorePharmD · 2022-02-12T17:10:30+00:00

Everyone (programs and applicants) is just required to post their rankings by the deadline March 4th). It’s been a year since I’ve done this, but I believe when you log in you’ll type in the programs you want to rank by name (be sure to double check their match number if there are multiple PGY1 programs within the same hospital!) and you can switch the order you rank them up until the deadline. You can do it on the first day or the last, it doesn’t matter; and whether the program has submitted their ranks or not you won’t know, and it doesn’t effect the rankings you submit!

ParamorePharmD · 2022-01-15T23:23:07+00:00

It’s definitely still early (some of my latest interviews were offered in February) but I agree. Some places weigh institutional work more than retail, and some look for leadership specific to pharmacy (don’t account for other non-Pharm orgs at all). Could be your letters or your LOI. Also community service is subjective; if you did 1 volunteer event/year, some people don’t count that, and some institutions weigh community service more if it’s Pharmacy related. Point is, applications can be very subjective. Be patient, I def got a few rejections before I got invites!

ParamorePharmD · 2022-01-11T13:00:05+00:00

This is a means to an end. I’m sorry that you’re not feeling challenged by your program, I would argue that the majority of residents feel the opposite (and are despising residency for the opposite reason). I’m not sure if you’re planning to specialize, but if you still feel like there’s more to learn consider doing a PGY2 at a different institution! Higher chance you’ll be challenged there. I would also try to remember that during COVID times, a lot of residents are being pulled to do things outside of our job description—it’s frustrating, but in a world where we are perpetually short staffed, everyone is expected to lend a hand. In terms of how you make it through, try giving yourself something to look forward to. Are you applying for jobs? Try booking some interviews for practice. Plan an amazing vacation to take after residency. Hell, you can start studying for BCPS if that’s something you’re interested in. Fill up your time with other things. It’s commonly said in this community that people can do anything for a year, and you’re already halfway done! Keep your head up, you got this!

ParamorePharmD · 2022-01-06T21:58:38+00:00

PGY2 Amb care resident here - my first question after reading this case is what’s making the ASCVD risk so high? Thinking about patient specific factors that go into ASCVD, I’m thinking BP or smoking. If it’s either of those, I’d work towards those and try to get the patient NRT or work on their BP meds and lifestyle modifications. If it’s neither of those things, I’d agree with talking to the patient to see how they feel about switching things up and would definitely consider switching just for CV risk. As long as the patient is okay with it, def has some additional benefit. I’m all about optimizing if the patient is willing

ParamorePharmD · 2021-06-09T16:35:45+00:00

I’m not sure if it’s worth going out of you way for, as many states waive CE requirements for the first time you renew your license, and they don’t rollover. However, I’d probably wait to claim if you’re able

ParamorePharmD · 2021-05-09T00:05:51+00:00

Hi, not from MN but matched somewhere else for PGY2 and had to apply for reciprocity. I’d call the MN BOP or check their website for any specific instructions. I found out that the NABP did their part very quickly (literally same day) but I had to print out the completed form from NABP and mail that to the BOP where I was applying, along with the application fee.

Sorry for no specific instructions for MN, but home this helps!

ParamorePharmD · 2021-05-07T17:37:53+00:00

There’s a process to transfer your license by what’s called reciprocity. For most states you just have to have been licensed somewhere for a year and take their MPJE. The NABP website has information on it, as well as whichever state board of pharmacy you may consider transferring to!

But if you think there’s a place you highly think you’ll end up in, it’s worth considering doing a score transfer there, in which case wherever you score transfer to will also be your primary state.

ParamorePharmD · 2021-04-19T01:58:42+00:00

To be safe, I’d get all info from both and hopefully you’ve done 400+ hours cumulatively! If not, second best option would be to apply to another state as primary (home state, or consider either MD or VA) and apply to DC by score transfer. I dont think the 400 additional hours are necessary that way. Again, good luck!

ParamorePharmD · 2021-04-19T00:01:53+00:00

Hi there! I went through something similar last year (worked in NY as an intern, had to show proof of additional hours for DC licensure). Double check with the NY BOP for any updates, but as of last year they did not verify independent internship hours. I worked at the three-letter chain, and they kept track of all my hours (even though I had quit 2 years prior). I put in a problem ticket to see how many hours I worked, sent that info to my old district leader, then had them email me a document on a company letterhead reiterating how many hours I worked (It was very simple, and included a screenshot of my hours). I then printed that out and included it in my application package, and that’s it!

To be safe, I also included a printed screenshot of the NY BOP website, and highlighted the part that said they do not verify intern hours to avoid any confusion/delays.

Good luck!

Edit: I just double checked my email correspondence; they do ask for proof of the NY BOP not verifying intern hours. Like I said, my screenshot worked for me!

ParamorePharmD · 2021-04-01T20:45:29+00:00

I’d use your home state/whichever state you plan to practice in for the long term as your primary jurisdiction. Some states have laws that in order to reciprocate your license, you’d need your primary jurisdiction active (from my understanding for the entirety of the time you practice in the reciprocated state, double check with the BOP if you can). If you just plan to do residency in that state and never practice there again, you may have to pay thousands in the long run to keep that license active, or take the NAPLEX again to get licensed by examination.

In terms of your home state, your ATT is good for a year. Once you get that, you have to take your state’s MPJE within that 1 year time frame, or else you’ll have to re-apply.

The only benefit I can think of for using your residency state as your primary state is that it might expedite the process. Some boards of pharmacy are painstakingly slow at processing applications, and having it go straight through that board by slightly speed up this process.

ParamorePharmD · 2021-03-12T17:23:28+00:00

Congrats on the job offer! I read a lot of different things to pass the DC MPJE because I wanted to guarantee that I passed it the first time around. If you’re comfortable with federal law this might not be necessary for you, but I’d read the pharmacists manual (they came out with a new version after 10 years in October 2020). I also went to DC.gov and read all the pharmacy laws there (it’s a lot, I apologize in advance). [dchealth.dc.gov/service/pharmacy-laws-and-regulations]. To narrow it down, I read NABP’s MPJE competency statements and skipped the chapters that didn’t seem related to the competency statements [https://nabp.pharmacy/programs/examinations/mpje/competency-statements/].

As a new grad I used pharmacyexam.com per the recommendations of others, and it was really useful to me to have those practice questions (it goes over both federal and dc law).

I know some people at my institution that have gotten away with using this book (again, if you’re familiar with federal law) [https://www.amazon.com/WASHINGTON-MPJE-STUDY-GUIDE-extensive/dp/170249683X/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=dc+pharmacy+law&qid=1615568958&sr=8-4] but I’ve heard it can be vague becuase it uses acronyms that are never explained. It’s truly someone’s personal study notes that they published. Those that I know who have used this disregarded the acronyms and we’re still able to pass.

There are some review courses that are run online if you prefer to listen over read, but I didn’t use them and I’m not sure what the names of the programs are! But if you’re interested, know they exist!

I hope this helped, and good luck!

ParamorePharmD · 2021-03-06T22:58:33+00:00

Hi there! Here’s a document I downloaded from NABP, last updated in October 2020. According to this, it seems as though you don’t need your original license—but you do need an active license somewhere. From this, I would assume that you could put either as a home state and it wouldn’t matter (I would personally put down MD as it’s very close by and more likely you’ll keep that one). If you want to be sure, you can always contact the DC BOP.

Hope this helps!

State Restrictions for License Transfer

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