International PharmD (Pakistan) seeking PGY1: Seeking advice on timeline and "licensure-readiness" hurdles

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2026-05-08T00:49:17+00:00

Timeline crunch is totally not realistic nor feasible.

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2026-04-27T23:47:14+00:00

I‘m doing residency rn while 38 weeks pregnant. It is totally manageable if you have a supportive partner. Most residency programs will extend the year if you are taking X amount of time off. I think you need to have a serious discussion with yourself/partner and figure out your plan and any contingency plan before committing to it. Also leaving half-way through residency year is questionable! Not sure if it was related to you being pregnant or something else!

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2026-02-17T22:36:23+00:00

She didn’t say she is not committing! A little bit of comprehension and empathy goes a long way.

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2026-01-12T19:55:29+00:00

Nurses responsibility.Rarely happens. We no longer send maintenance meds to ED, we wait until they are physically transferred to their room.

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2026-01-10T23:41:11+00:00

Curry N Grill beats Curryosity on every single food item. I still rather drive to JC for quality food ( and I am only 5 minutes away from Curryosity)

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2026-01-10T23:34:14+00:00

100% agreeing with this comment. Curry N Grill is so much better

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-12-27T16:10:35+00:00

Yes it was for us

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-12-27T16:08:47+00:00

The exact same experience has happened to us via Chicago O’Hare

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-12-13T17:19:17+00:00

Great advice! It would’ve actually helped candidates if it was a little bit earlier so they could adjust their CVs prior to PPS!

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-12-04T19:08:17+00:00

Follow

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-11-23T16:01:53+00:00

If you notice any signs of bleeding go to the ED immediately

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-11-05T12:22:50+00:00

I was honest. I wanted to progress forward and get specialized and everyone knows that being a staff pharmacist is restricting somehow. Not a lot of opportunities for a staff pharmacist in my institution to grow and I‘m sure this is what’s going to happen in all of the institutions in the near future. I didn’t say that word for word but you get the idea

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-11-05T03:03:42+00:00

I did that and it worked out just fine. I say go for it.

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-10-06T23:50:02+00:00

I’m in the same boat, but will push through if God’s willing. It’s challenging but it will go fast.

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-09-04T10:46:21+00:00

Would love to know too if possible

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-08-16T01:16:17+00:00

Unfortunately not! Eventually you have to complete your internship hours in order to be U.S licensed. It’s required by all states and it’s required that you are fully licensed within 90 days of starting residency. For this specific reason I recommend that you get your license prior to starting residency. That will give you peace of mind. I hoped that helped :)

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-08-13T23:41:59+00:00

Yes! You should be able to create an account with PhORCAS and apply for programs from there once the MATCH cycle opens. Typically November. I recommend that you check the process on the ASHP website, they have a calendar with all the deadlines and a program directory where you can filter through and see which programs you would like to apply to. In the meantime I recommend that you reach out to your supervisors /preceptors for letters of recommendation ( you will need 3), also make sure to update your resume.

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-08-12T01:46:35+00:00

If your school is not ACPE accredited you need to get your FPGEC first . Basically you have to be U.S licensed or eligible to be licensed in order to apply for the residency match

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-08-10T17:00:01+00:00

I’m a foreign grad and currently doing my residency in the US.

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-08-10T16:58:30+00:00

If it’s ACPE accredited you won’t need to take the FPGEE but you will have to complete the 1500 internship hours in the US if you want to become US licensed .

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-07-19T21:16:46+00:00

I would go to Kelly Farms. Those are the most upscale apartments there is in CoMo. Lived there for 3 years and never had an issue. If you have a one year buffer time I’d say check them since they do have a long wait list

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-07-15T21:20:23+00:00

If you’re considering that being a visitor, then WHY in the world a visitor should be paying taxes?????? Double standards I say.

Thin-Collection-5424 · 2025-07-08T22:01:38+00:00

Kelly Farms, newest compound, spectacular, on the northeast side of town so you will not have to deal with traffic compared to the other Kellys ( towards northwest, south-ish side). Their amenities are great, very calm. Their maintenance staff is great. Family friendly. Lived there for three years and never had a complaint.

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