Board of Pharmacy Specialties A Distinct Group of Pharmacy Professionals on the Leading Edge of Patient Care FacebookTwitterLinkedinGoogle+YouTubeSoundCloudTumblr Home About BPS What We Do Vision and Mission Statement History Accreditation BPS Appointed Members Specialty Councils BPS Staff Annual Reports Impact of BPS Certification Rewards of Certification Making a Difference BPS Board Certification in the Real World Peer Developed and Recognized BPS Specialties Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Critical Care Pharmacy Nuclear Pharmacy Nutrition Support Pharmacy Oncology Pharmacy Pediatric Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Added Qualifications Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialty Exams Register Candidate’s Guide Content Outlines Preparing for the Exam Exam Day: What to Expect Upcoming Deadlines, Dates and Fees Testing Sites Scoring Process Withdrawals and No Shows Frequently Asked Questions Take a Practice Test Exam Results History Recertification Annual Certification Fee Overview of Recertification Recertification Guide Recertification by Exam Recertification by Continuing Education Apply for Recertification My BPS Register Log In Resources Request for BPS to Consider a New Specialty Petitioner’s Guide for Recognition of a Pharmacy Practice Specialty Education Documentation Request Form (International Applicants Only) Helpful Tips for International Candidates Appeals Policy and Procedure BPS Policies BPS Store External Links Find a BPS Board Certified Pharmacist Media Leadership Blog Press Releases Press Kit BPS Videos Specialty Brochures Specialty Fact Sheets Podcasts Contact Menu back BPS is the premier post-licensure certification agency worldwide. 25,000 pharmacists are BPS board certified in eight specialties worldwide. BPS board certification is the gold standard for determining which pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. From patient to provider, the value of the BPS board certified pharmacist registers throughout the health care continuum. BPS board certified pharmacists are uniquely qualified to provide specialized patient care. Improved outcomes in patient care are the primary purpose of specialization in any health care profession. BPS continually evaluates and updates its certification and recertification processes. BPS board certified pharmacists have been improving patient outcomes through specialized care since 1976. Board certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties is recognized as the gold standard for determining which pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. Through our rigorous standards, the BPS board certified pharmacist stands out as the most qualified to take on today’s expanding expectations of patients, physicians, employers and others who recognize the increasing need for a team approach to healthcare. REVIEW THE CANDIDATE’S GUIDE ABOUT BPS CERTIFICATION FIND A BPS BOARD CERTIFIED PHARMACIST RESOURCES Registration for the Fall 2016 Exam is Now Open. Click Here to Register Announcements Call for Nominations – BPS Board of Directors The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on its Board of Directors. The term of appointment for BPS Board members is based on the calendar year. Each appointment is for three years with the possibility of re-appointment to a second 3-year term. The specific term for this call is January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. For more information please click here. Spring 2016 Score Release Schedule All score reports have now been released. Please log in to your MyBPS account in order to retrieve yours. BPS Announces Value of Certification (VoC) Initiative The VoC Initiative is a comprehensive, multi-faceted effort to promote the value of your certification to important stakeholders such as the public, professional colleagues, employers, payers and government agencies. This overview highlights some recent activities to keep you informed of the work of the VoC Initiative to champion board certified pharmacists. BPS Launches Podcast Channel BPS has established a podcast channel on Soundcloud which features conversations with BPS board certified pharmacists and other experts. Guests discuss their education and training, provide advice on how to overcome career challenges and help board certified pharmacists stand out in today’s highly competitive healthcare marketplace. Listen Now BPS Leadership Blog On Comprehensive Medication Management–and Getting the Meds Right. June 3, 2016 - In May, health care industry insiders and outsiders alike were stunned. A report announced medical errors are the third leading cause of death. Me? I’m not stunned. Forgive me, but this is not news. We’re coming up on 17 years since the release of To Err is Human, the Institute of Medicine’s damning report on patient safety, and we still see similar headlines every few years. The fault lies with our uncoordinated system of care, with medications being the least coordinated of all. Visit the Blog ❯ Benefits of BPS Board Certification More Videos ❯ Press Releases Board of Pharmacy Specialties Confers Added Qualifications to 82 Pharmacists April 28, 2016 - The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), an agency whose purpose is to recognize pharmacy specialties and certify pharmacists' knowledge and skills at the advanced practice level, today announced the conferral or renewal of Added Qualifications to 82 Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialists. Board of Pharmacy Specialties Issues Call for Petition in Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Practice April 15, 2016 - The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), the premier post-licensure certification organization serving the pharmacy profession, has issued a call for petition in Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Practice, it was announced today. If approved, Sterile Compounding Pharmacy will be the ninth specialty offered by BPS. More Press Releases ❯ Tweets by @BPSweb I WANT TO Update My Information Renew My Certification Review Content Outlines Register for an Exam Take a Practice Test LEARN MORE ABOUT Our Staff BPS Specialty Councils Board of Directors Vision and Mission Statement QUICK LINKS Contact Site Map Terms of Use Security Privacy POPULAR LINKS Upcoming Deadlines Find a BPS Board Certified Pharmacist Newsroom BPS Store Additional Resources 2215 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20037-2985 | Phone 202-429-7591 | FAX 202-429-6304 | © 2015 Board of Pharmacy Specialties