My wife and I can't get enough watching this video, because of the way how you talk about the whole thing. We both study pharmacy in Germany and I'm in my final semester and we want to move after graduation to the U.S. Many thanks all the way from Germany to you god bless you ☺️
@@SaraBoulos Hello, Kindly provide your email id or contact details, We are offering Job oriented training program for all Pharmacy graduates. So, we want to promote our training through your channel. Kindly provide your details. 9492511123
Congrats Sara! I’m a foreign graduate myself and had to take the same steps that you did. I agree, it was a very long journey for me too but it was all worth it in the end. Great job! 💜
Hi Sara, thanks alot for uploading the video, great help in making sure we are not lost and be motivated knowing all the hardship will bear fruitful result.
Hey sara! Greeting from india First of all congratulations. Im inspired After watching your video That you go through such a big hurdle of life I also want to see myself here at your position I want to tell that im in a first year pursuing B.pharmacy and you taught me a very big lesson that will change my life
Frankly speaking im from india and our teachers dont tell about these such international exams . But i have gain knowledge by suffering too much on the internet
thank you very much ..... I am pursuing my Pharm.D graduation and I am from India ....... My friends and me are so confused about the FPGEE, NAPLEX, TOEFL exams .........Your videos are awesome and they have clarified all the queries we had till now and made us to prepare for the exams priorly ........ Thank you for sharing your ideas and experiences with everyone
@@SaraBoulos.... U have the channel that is a very great idea...... I have come across many people who doesnot even share their experiences ad are too selfish........But you have done a very great job ........I would be really thankful to you always.........
Thanks! so.the sequence is - 1. NAPLEX 2. TOEFL 3 Internship 4. FPGEE Is that? How much time ( average) is required to pass the first exam, if it is NAPLEX? Which will be easier whether to be a registered pharmacist or start school for four years?
Hey Sara ! First off - congratulations. I wish you all the best in your career. 2nd - I just finished my final year exams at the faculty of pharmacy Alexandria. I am currently in NY to prepare for this FPGEE exam. As you may or may not know a lot of Egyptian students are recommending doctor tamer el habiby courses. just thought id ask you if you tried his course or think it may be useful as I am not really trying to waste time. Any advice you may have is much appreciated. Thank you for this video !
Hey Mohamed, thank you!! I haven't heard of that name before. I haven't opted in any online courses, because I personally felt like the books I used were more than enough for me to prepare for the exam. I know that people have different preferences but in my case I did not feel like I needed to pay for any courses since the books I got were more than enough. Good luck on your preparation and keep us updated!
Hey sister.... I am doing 2nd year pharmD... Your videos are very help full for me... Please don't delete any of your videos from UA-cam.......please.... These videos will help me in my future..
If you want to go to abroad and do job, then u can choose pharm d.... Because the salary of a pharmacist in India is very low.... But the BDS salary is good in india.... If you have confidence that, you can clear all those exams like fpgee, TOEFL etc.. then u can choose pharm d.... But everything depends on your talent.....
Hi Sara, Congraats! I'm from Cairo, Egypt too :) So I'm right in the beginning of the process of applying to the test. So the licensure from Egypt I have to send is the number of practice of the career or " Mozawlt El mehna"? Also I graduated from 2010, Have you hear anything about it might affect the application to the test or not? When I called they were not sure how that will affect my eligibility, if I graduated long time ago and I wasn't practicing in US. Best of luck.
Dear@@SaraBoulos, I'm doing really well with my studying but still in doubts that how can I apply for internship without living in the US. As they require the SSN for the internship application, it seems I won't be able to do this from outside. Any information about the procedure would be much appreciated, please consider answering me in the way that you feel right. Thanks!
Hey Sarah, congrats on passing your exams AND HAVING THE MOST HELPFUL VID ON THE INTERNET! Just had a quick question please: I finished my first review of APHA. After not seeing that on your list, I'm a little scared and nervous. Should I just keep reviewing it and then do CPR (1-12,17,18) and Manan's calculation/management? -Also why did you do Lippincott Pharmacology? Is pharmacology a big part of the exam?
Ehsan Haque Thank you for your sweet comment. I personally know a majority of people who studied from APHA and swear by it, and they passed. I just didn’t feel like that book worked for me. I am more detailed and like to understand topics thoroughly and I felt like Lippincott helped me with that. But, again everyone’s different.
Hi Sara I am 37 years old trying for US pharmacist. I have done m.pharm in pharmacology and I have put in teaching experience of 9+ years. So know I am planning to US. I am about to complete my ph.d shortly. So plz kindly help me out in this aspect. Waiting for your reply.
you are very beautiful with a beautiful smile nice to meet you here I wish you all the best this year how is your family how is the weather over there right now
Hi Sara, thank you for sharing such valuable information. i am an Egyptian graduate as well looking forward to being a pharmacist in the US and i wanted to benefit from your expertise on how hard was it to get an internship once i pass my FPGEE and if there are certain steps i should follow! thanks in advance.
Dear Sara I’m pharmacy graduate In Nigeria. I graduated with a B Pharm, I’ll be moving to the states soon and from what I’ve researched, one has to have a D Pharm to be able to pursue licensure in the US...my question is, are there programs there to get a D Pharm degree post baccalaureate
Hello Olivia. I also have a BPharm and am concerned about if it'll be considered a valid pharm degree because it's 4 years. Did you ever get clarification?
Great video! It helps a lot to all of us foreign graduates! Just one question: -as a registered pharmacist, do you have the chance or are you allow to compete/get into a residency program? Or any other postgraduate degree? Thanks a lot for your help
Hello Sara! first of all, congratulations on achieving this great goal and completing the journey that many of us are starting now! you are the more clear explanations I have found about this FPGEC process and it has been so helpful to me. I have a question... what study method did you use? how do you recommend to study? I will take the FPGEE on october 2018 and I am feeling overwhelmed by so much information. What do you say since you were there already? thank and Congratulations again!
Hi Ivan, thank you for watching and for leaving your comment down here. I'm very happy you found this video helpful. I know studying for the FPGEE can be very stressful, but what I would recommend is that you absolutely have to go through and read the blueprints on the FPGEC bulletin because that would be a great starting point for you. In my opinion, the resources that I used and shared in the video above covered almost all the blueprints in that bulletin. There are many resources out there that you can study from, and the preferences differs from one person to the other. For example, I know many people who swear by the APHA book and many people say that this book was enough for them to study and pass the FPGEE; however, if you are a detailed person like me, you might find Lippincott to be more thorough in its explanation in certain aspects. Remember, that you will need to have a very broad spectrum in regards to everything that is related to our field. Try not to miss any disease states and try to know how everything works. When you solve the 1000 questions for Manon Schroff, try to use them as a studying material and don't panic if you find that there are things in these questions that you have never heard of before. Just try to familiarize yourself with everything before you take your exam. Also, make sure that you give yourself time to REVISE what you have studied before you take your exam. Don't forget to check the links and resources I have shared on the description down below the video. Good luck, and keep us updated!
Hi Sara, Thank you so much for your videos, this is very kind and thoughtful of you, they are very helpful. I am a doctor and I did my usmle exams and my fiance is a pharmacist and she wishes to do her naplex exams, but we have a few questions if you don’t mind us asking: 1) can she do the fpgee and Naplex exams several times or is it a 1 time exam like the usmle steps ? 2) does the score matter ( by that I mean is it the same for someone who just passes the exam compared to someone who scores high, does the exam report show a digit score or is it just a pass/fail report) ?? Thank you so much, I wish you all the best, good luck!
Hi Sara Firstly congratulations for your achieving your goal(ومن افضل لأفضل). Secondly I am a college student starting my second year and I am studying 6-year pharmD and I have one year training and I wish to know what are the steps to train the last year in us please I need all information from A to Z and also when is the best time to start.
Hi Ahmed, thanks for stopping by my channel. I have another video where I talk about my internship, I'll leave the link here in the comments for you to check out :) : ua-cam.com/video/k-MMIj5EFzs/v-deo.html&lc=UgzP2XJnof4NYVyaf_J4AaABAg
Thanks sara for the video, i followed your advice from the toefl video and i passed that with ease,Thanks again... Quick question.. how did you study from lipincott pharmacology because apart from the first section which is about pharmocokinetics and pharmocodynamics the rest of the material is specific to how different drugs work in each specific organ system which is very time consuming and i am wandering if that knowledge is needed for the FPGEE? i am also using the APhA Complete review as a main source of revision, what are your thoughts on the book? And I only have 2 and half weeks till exam any last min recommendation or tips lol :)
Hi Sara..I m from India...First of all Congratulations to u...n all ur videos r soo vry much hepful.. Can u plz tell us how did u managed to carry out all of ur expenses during ur internship n exam preparation year since the cost of living is high in U.S n also cud u give an idea of how much a fresher foreign pharmacist can earn after clearing all these examz n pursuing the license..? I'll b greatful if u cud ans mah question....
Hi Sara! Thanks alot for this usefull video...im also preparing for fpgee..i am using lippincott pharmacology.please do recommend the book you used for pharmaceutical sciences part.
I am a little bit confused about accredited means, if my pharmacy school accredited in my country is it eligible to apply? or it has to be internationally accredited?
Hi Sara!!! Veryyyy useful video, I love your channel. I'm almost finish my degree, 9 months for, and I'm wondering... what about Visa? How can I stay in US during the process? How you did that? Thanks a lot!
Hi Sara, thank you for sharing this helpful video. Tell me please, did you get prepared for the FPGEE by yourself or you had a teacher? How long time did you study for exams(months, years)? Thank you!
I prepared for it myself. The duration depends on how much time per day you are willing to reserve for studying. Also, it depends on how readily the information is in your head. If you just graduated, prepping shouldn’t take you long. It all depends on how comfortable you are with the material.
Do you think that enduring this journey with all its troubles has made you a better pharmacist, from the practical and theoretical background aspect, compared to your peers who stayed in Egypt?
I believe that being a good pharmacist does not solely depend on the country you practice in, it depends on how you are willing to keep learning and expanding your horizon. I can't say that me choosing to practice pharmacy outside of Egypt made me better than those practicing in Egypt, I know a lot of great pharmacists who live and practice in Egypt. Each person picks a path in life, and everyone has a different story. You can be great at your profession anywhere as long as you make a choice to keep learning and as long as you don't get too comfortable in your comfort zone.
Thanks for the information🤗 but right now I want to take admission for pharm D can we get admission for pharm D in abroad (eg USA, Canada) after completing B Pharmacy (Bachelor's degree) ?
Hey Sara.. Congrats fr yur achievement nd thanks for making this video!!❤️ This helps a lot to get the resources we need.. nd as of now am doing my 4th year of Pharm.D.. so is it good dat I start preparing now? Nd if so.. how much time do I need a day?!! Waiting for your much helpful replies ✌️😊
Jessie Anton you’ll need to be licensed first before you can take your FPGEE, you can definitely start preparing for the material if you wanna be on top of things. I’d recommend you check the FPGEC bulletin in terms of costs and fees.
Congratulations Sara and thank you for all your videos, they are very useful. I am a pharmacist from Spain and still not sure if I want to live and work as a pharmacist in the US but I am looking for information before making that decision. Could you please share more about your experience looking for intern jobs? In case the intern job is paid, do you think the salary is enought to live in the US until you get your license? Thank you very much!
This is soooo helpful. Thank you:) if you have a bachelor of pharmacy (BPharm) which is 4 years. Would you be accepted for to still write the FPGEE? And do you have to do the english exam if your degree was done in English? Also to get an internship... Which recruiters deal with foreign graduate placement?
Jean Naidoo Yes if your graduated from a recognized school of pharmacy, which is a 5 year degree program not 4, you’ll need to provide documentation that your licensed in your country as a starting point so you can take the FPGEE. The TOEFL is one of the requirements so you’ll need to take that as well and only when you pass both exams will you be issued the FPGEC certificate.
dear Sara, thanks for your nice explanation. i have some questions, first: does the FPGEE is an online exam? after passing FPGEE and TOEFL exam and getting FPGEC , shall we eligible getting visa in order to come to US and doing our internship? or we should first doing our NAPLEX exam in our home country? thanks again for your help. i will watch your other videos.
Hi sara thx for this useful video and cong. on your success wish you the best in your career 😊 Im now studying from the APHA and was asking which appendixes are to be studied by heart rather than the top 200 drugs as there are so many here like drug drug interactions ,drugs not to be crushed , used in pregnancy etc Also you mentioned that you' ve studied the pharmacology part from lippincott did you study the all of it or are there some important parts as it's a very large reference and the pharmacology part in the APHA isn't enough Sorry for questioning a lot and thx in advance
Hi,Sara.Thank you for your video,there are a lot of useful information. I have question,how did you evaluate you diploma before taking FPGEE test? Did you send your transcripts in a sealed envelope by your university to ECE?
Thank you for the video. I'm currently preparing for the FPGEE, but I had a quick question: Does a Pharmacy Technician job count as training? Because I heard that it's relatively easy to work as a Pharmacy Technician in the US.
heey,i just wanted to thank u for this usefull video.im currently applying for fpgee exam and as heard from others they introduced the APhA book.i was wondering if its a good book?
Hey, Sara. Thank you for such a helpful video. I just wanted to know would studying from Rxprep alone help me with my FPGEE as well? Please do let me know. Thanks in advance.
you are very beautiful with a beautiful smile nice to meet you here I wish you all the best this year how is your family how is the weather over there right now
@Sara Boulos,hi sara and congratulations for your achievements.i am too pharmacy graduate but from india. I have one query would you mind clearing it. There it has been written that after 1January 2003 - applicant issued a pharmacy degree on or after this date must have completed a five year pharmacy program by the time of graduation. It mean after 1January 2003 who have completed 4 year pharmacy program of graduation cannot apply for fpgee??? I will be so humble if u reply my query
Thank you so much. Are these resources you mentioned is only for FPGEE? Also, do we need to cover everything from the mentioned resources or some selected chapters? Thanks in advance.
These resources I mentioned will give you a general overview of the material. The more you learn the better, think of it that way. If you're unsure, check the FPGEC bulletin and go over the blueprints mentioned. Also, check the resources in the description box below the video. There are some I added that were not mentioned in my video.
Dear Sara, thankyou gir the infirmation. I want ti know hiw much time us necesary after finish the internship to get the Licence for work in USA. Thank you.
Hi mam, thank u very much .The information you shared was really helpful for we people .mam In general how long does it take to get fpgec and to appear for naplex
Hi Sara, thank you again. How did you search for internships? Here in Hawaii there are no paid internships only volunteer. I am in the process of applying for Washington intern license and would need to move if there is an opportunity there. Unfortunately I have just gotten rejections so far. Volunteer is ok with me if only we can afford but right now cannot. Can you tell me how you did it? Thanks again. Have a great day!
Hi Michelle, thanks for stopping by my channel. I completely get it. Looking for an internship can get really overwhelming and challenging. You will get an intern position but you will need to be patient, and apply in person as well as applying online. A good advice would be to go personally to the pharmacies you're interested to intern in. Ask to meet the pharmacy manager and bring your resume with you. Most pharmacists are usually very helpful, and will be willing to help you out if they know there's an opening. They can sometimes even give you a lead or a contact info of a hiring manager and you can start from there. Just make sure you do not stop by a pharmacy during their busy hours. Hospital setting is a bit tougher to find than chains and they can usually be open to volunteers, if you don't mind that. However, if you're only looking for paid internships, your best bet would be chain pharmacies. Hope that helps.
hey sara, im a pharmacist from cairo and been planning to do the whole process, i had a question though, once i apply for the exam date, that period between the confirmation and the exam itself, am i supposed to be in egypt or the states, and if the states, do i need a certain type of visa or just the tourist visa? secondly, how long do i need to prepare for the test, like how far ahead should i book the exam? thank you
you are very beautiful with a beautiful smile nice to meet you here I wish you all the best this year how is your family how is the weather over there right now
Hi Sarah. first of all thank you a lot for sharing such an amazing and thoughtful information. That was actually very helpful. I just got one more question. So I'm pharmacy student at Sydney university, Australia ; this is the 4th year of me doing bachelor of pharmacy. I was thinking to practice my profession at USA in the future. So I was wondering how long it will takes me to study all over and to be registered pharmacist at USA? Thank you heaps in advance! :)
Adhraa Shaba Thank you for your lovely comment! It really depends on your pace. If you’re fresh out of school you’ll probably need less time to review all the info and can get it over with fairly quickly.
Hi Sara!!! Thanks to share your knowledge. What do you think about this: McGraw-Hill's 2018/2019 Top 300 Pharmacy Drug Cards by McGraw-Hill Education / Medical It’s a good one to Naplex test?
Congratulation Sara My big question is it worth to sacrifice yourself and your time to become a licensed pharmacist in the USA within a so tiny and hard market job nowadays? I mean American pharmacist are struggling now to find a job.... How we can get a job offer with our equivalency and compete all these pharmacists gaining there degrees from American pharmacy school?
Kora Z Z To answer your question, I’ll have to ask you another question. Are you moving to the US because of family or certain circumstances in your life that now makes you live in the US? Or are you moving to the US just to practice pharmacy here?
i got a job offer for full time and i didnt get full time hours. i had to move and find a place to rent. i really want to cry so much. and this is a big retail chain. other people are in my situation. shitty pharmacy schools are opening too much. please whoever is reading this and thinking of becoming a pharmacist, don't do it until the market gets better. you're probably going to regret it like i do.
Hi Sara! I going to start the process, and i kind of scary but, thank you for share your experience, and just one question, once you pass both exams which is the next step? Hope everything is going well for you!
shaza aljabahji It really depends on how present the info is in your head. If you just graduated and work in your field it shouldn’t take you more than a couple to three months. If you’re an old graduate abd haven’t been practicing for a while you might need more time.
I live in egypt but my husband is travelling to USA soon, and i cant go with him, but i will follow him after a while so can i take the FPGEE in egypt or should i take it in USA
shaza aljabahji I did not pay for any online courses for the FPGEE, I only used the resources and the books I mentioned in my video. After getting accepted to take the exam, you’ll need to schedule a test with Pearson Vue which is only located in certain areas per state in hr US.
Hello Sara ... about the internship does it required fee payment or it will be free ... if it is required a fee payment can we get bank loan for that ... thanks and congratulations...
Hey. Sis. I am currently a pharmD 3rd year student . Thanks for the video. It seems a long path. I have a doubt like if I pass all the exams and get license will I get a job. I mean how is the job market. And that too an h1b.
Can u plz guide about doing 1500hrs internship in US after passing Toefl and FPGEE exam??? What kind of visa required for doing internship as I have study visa for masters in US but I completed my Pharm D from Pakistan so what should I do?
Hi sara I'm having exactly your past situation, now I'm at the last year of Alexandria university faculty of pharmacy. What about how could I get Visa and SSN and WP for internship Any advice to get fully qualified by end of my last year??????????
Hi Manju, that's a great question! Per the FPGEC bulletin, the Basic biomedical sciences is divided into: Physiology, biochemistry, microbiology related to human disease and immunology. I found the CPR book to be very helpful and thorough for both the microbiology and immunology. I think the Theory book for Manon Schroff was also very helpful as well as the Lipincott. Make sure to check all the links and book resources I shared down below video :)
Hi sara, I have a question. Can we get an admission in master for pharmacology in USA without going through registration process for study visa purpose?
You can try and look for a University that offers that degree through an online program. I'd suggest you reach out to the University you wish to get your Masters of Pharmacy through and see what their requirements are.
Hi! I am living in California permanently and I graduated as pharmacist in Brazil before I moved. My question is, the duration of my graduation was four years and six months. How I'd start my process? Thanks
My wife and I can't get enough watching this video, because of the way how you talk about the whole thing. We both study pharmacy in Germany and I'm in my final semester and we want to move after graduation to the U.S.
Many thanks all the way from Germany to you god bless you ☺️
This comment makes me very happy. Thank you and I wish you and your wife all the best from one fellow pharmacist to the other 🙂
@@SaraBoulos Hello, Kindly provide your email id or contact details, We are offering Job oriented training program for all Pharmacy graduates. So, we want to promote our training through your channel. Kindly provide your details. 9492511123
Can I contact you
@@mdsiddique9320 You can as well contact mr James for a help
@Sara Boulos congrats! were you able to secure a job immediately? How is the job saturation where you are?
Congrats Sara! I’m a foreign graduate myself and had to take the same steps that you did. I agree, it was a very long journey for me too but it was all worth it in the end. Great job! 💜
Rozu Hime Thank you Rozu!! Congrats and I agree it’s totally worth it :)
Rozu Hime is it easy to get a job in us now?
Hey. I have few questions can you help me?
Hi! Which book help to study immunization?
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I am a pharmacist in brazil and i will try this process based on this video.Thanks for your help❤
NABP has made Toefl ibt compulsory before you even apply for Fpgee after 2020.
Great work sara.your video is really worth watching.
Hi Sara, thanks alot for uploading the video, great help in making sure we are not lost and be motivated knowing all the hardship will bear fruitful result.
Hey sara, Congratulations for your achievement, it's really means lot of effort, and thank you for briefly information 🙏
Found this video really helpful. Please keep them coming. Thanks
Anjong Nkengla Thank you!! These comments are the reason I make these videos. Good luck, and thank you for watching :)
B.Pharm (4 years), 1-year gap, and then M.Pharm (2 years) in India - Would that make a candidate eligible for applying for FPGEC?
Hey sara!
Greeting from india
First of all congratulations.
Im inspired After watching your video
That you go through such a big hurdle of life
I also want to see myself here at your position
I want to tell that im in a first year pursuing B.pharmacy and you taught me a very big lesson that will change my life
Frankly speaking im from india and our teachers dont tell about these such international exams .
But i have gain knowledge by suffering too much on the internet
Thank you!! I’m so happy my video was of help to you, good luck on your journey!
@@kandauser5972 bro please share some information to me! I'm also a pharmacy student 1st year!!
Thank you so much for explaining it so thoroughly!!
thank you very much ..... I am pursuing my Pharm.D graduation and I am from India ....... My friends and me are so confused about the FPGEE, NAPLEX, TOEFL exams .........Your videos are awesome and they have clarified all the queries we had till now and made us to prepare for the exams priorly ........ Thank you for sharing your ideas and experiences with everyone
That makes me so happy. When I created this channel, this was my one and only purpose. Thank you for your comment!
@@SaraBoulos.... U have the channel that is a very great idea...... I have come across many people who doesnot even share their experiences ad are too selfish........But you have done a very great job ........I would be really thankful to you always.........
Hello chaithra...hope u get licence to work as a pharmacist..pls repy
these videos are very much important and helpful thank you so much...
Thanks!
so.the sequence is -
1. NAPLEX
2. TOEFL
3 Internship
4. FPGEE
Is that?
How much time ( average) is required to pass the first exam, if it is NAPLEX?
Which will be easier whether to be a registered pharmacist or start school for four years?
Hey Sara !
First off - congratulations. I wish you all the best in your career. 2nd -
I just finished my final year exams at the faculty of pharmacy Alexandria. I am currently in NY to prepare for this FPGEE exam. As you may or may not know a lot of Egyptian students are recommending doctor tamer el habiby courses. just thought id ask you if you tried his course or think it may be useful as I am not really trying to waste time. Any advice you may have is much appreciated. Thank you for this video !
Hey Mohamed, thank you!! I haven't heard of that name before. I haven't opted in any online courses, because I personally felt like the books I used were more than enough for me to prepare for the exam. I know that people have different preferences but in my case I did not feel like I needed to pay for any courses since the books I got were more than enough. Good luck on your preparation and keep us updated!
Hey sister.... I am doing 2nd year pharmD... Your videos are very help full for me... Please don't delete any of your videos from UA-cam.......please....
These videos will help me in my future..
Hey are u doing pharm D in India?
Yeah...
@@rakshith6687 can you tell me if it's a good choice or shud I opt for bds?
If you want to go to abroad and do job, then u can choose pharm d.... Because the salary of a pharmacist in India is very low....
But the BDS salary is good in india....
If you have confidence that, you can clear all those exams like fpgee, TOEFL etc.. then u can choose pharm d....
But everything depends on your talent.....
@@Akash-rn6oc if you have any other questions ask me...
great work from u and excellent illustration ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
Hi Sara, Congraats! I'm from Cairo, Egypt too :) So I'm right in the beginning of the process of applying to the test. So the licensure from Egypt I have to send is the number of practice of the career or " Mozawlt El mehna"?
Also I graduated from 2010, Have you hear anything about it might affect the application to the test or not?
When I called they were not sure how that will affect my eligibility, if I graduated long time ago and I wasn't practicing in US. Best of luck.
Thanks a lot for making such an informative video.
Thank you very much , this was helpful
Thank you Sara for this video, it's very very helpful. :)
My pleasure Eva! :)
Dear@@SaraBoulos, I'm doing really well with my studying but still in doubts that how can I apply for internship without living in the US. As they require the SSN for the internship application, it seems I won't be able to do this from outside. Any information about the procedure would be much appreciated, please consider answering me in the way that you feel right. Thanks!
Hey Sarah, congrats on passing your exams AND HAVING THE MOST HELPFUL VID ON THE INTERNET! Just had a quick question please: I finished my first review of APHA. After not seeing that on your list, I'm a little scared and nervous. Should I just keep reviewing it and then do CPR (1-12,17,18) and Manan's calculation/management? -Also why did you do Lippincott Pharmacology? Is pharmacology a big part of the exam?
Ehsan Haque Thank you for your sweet comment. I personally know a majority of people who studied from APHA and swear by it, and they passed. I just didn’t feel like that book worked for me. I am more detailed and like to understand topics thoroughly and I felt like Lippincott helped me with that. But, again everyone’s different.
Sara Boulos Thank You Soo Much :)
Sara your video so helpful and motivational i like it. i hope i can pass all this exam and start my career in us
You're welcome! Good luck on your journey and keep us posted! :)
Hi Sara I am 37 years old trying for US pharmacist. I have done m.pharm in pharmacology and I have put in teaching experience of 9+ years. So know I am planning to US. I am about to complete my ph.d shortly. So plz kindly help me out in this aspect. Waiting for your reply.
Thank you very much for your video ! Congratulations ! :)
you are very beautiful with a beautiful smile nice to meet you here I wish you all the best this year how is your family how is the weather over there right now
Thank you so much for this video..it is really a long journey..I'm waiting to get my degree from Pakistan and then I'll start studying for fpgee.
Hey you are a Pharmacist from which city in Pakistan? I'm also a Pharmacist and now starting up for FPGEE
Me too, same story. ehsan.haque.90@gmail.com and tell me about the books you guys are using please. Watsapp is better: +1-443-652-0846
Very helpful video, thank you!
martha fernandez You’re welcome, thank you for your nice comment :)
Hi Sara,
thank you for sharing such valuable information.
i am an Egyptian graduate as well looking forward to being a pharmacist in the US and i wanted to benefit from your expertise on how hard was it to get an internship once i pass my FPGEE and if there are certain steps i should follow!
thanks in advance.
Hi. Nouran are you taking the exam in October 2022? I will be this year. Please message me it would be good to have a study buddy!
thank you so much for such an informative video. I am a Pharm.D student from India. Your information helps me to clear many of my doubts.
I'm so glad to hear that. Remember, always believe in yourself, stay focused, positive and motivated :)
Do you passed the exam?
Extremely helpful thank you!!
kholoud fayed Thanks for watching:)
Very useful video thank you!!!
Dear Sara I’m pharmacy graduate In Nigeria. I graduated with a B Pharm, I’ll be moving to the states soon and from what I’ve researched, one has to have a D Pharm to be able to pursue licensure in the US...my question is, are there programs there to get a D Pharm degree post baccalaureate
Hello Olivia. I also have a BPharm and am concerned about if it'll be considered a valid pharm degree because it's 4 years. Did you ever get clarification?
Great video! It helps a lot to all of us foreign graduates!
Just one question:
-as a registered pharmacist, do you have the chance or are you allow to compete/get into a residency program? Or any other postgraduate degree?
Thanks a lot for your help
If that’s the path you wish to pursue then you should be able to do it.
Hello Sara! first of all, congratulations on achieving this great goal and completing the journey that many of us are starting now! you are the more clear explanations I have found about this FPGEC process and it has been so helpful to me. I have a question... what study method did you use? how do you recommend to study? I will take the FPGEE on october 2018 and I am feeling overwhelmed by so much information. What do you say since you were there already? thank and Congratulations again!
Hi Ivan, thank you for watching and for leaving your comment down here. I'm very happy you found this video helpful.
I know studying for the FPGEE can be very stressful, but what I would recommend is that you absolutely have to go through and read the blueprints on the FPGEC bulletin because that would be a great starting point for you.
In my opinion, the resources that I used and shared in the video above covered almost all the blueprints in that bulletin. There are many resources out there that you can study from, and the preferences differs from one person to the other. For example, I know many people who swear by the APHA book and many people say that this book was enough for them to study and pass the FPGEE; however, if you are a detailed person like me, you might find Lippincott to be more thorough in its explanation in certain aspects.
Remember, that you will need to have a very broad spectrum in regards to everything that is related to our field. Try not to miss any disease states and try to know how everything works. When you solve the 1000 questions for Manon Schroff, try to use them as a studying material and don't panic if you find that there are things in these questions that you have never heard of before. Just try to familiarize yourself with everything before you take your exam.
Also, make sure that you give yourself time to REVISE what you have studied before you take your exam. Don't forget to check the links and resources I have shared on the description down below the video. Good luck, and keep us updated!
Hi Sara, Thank you so much for your videos, this is very kind and thoughtful of you, they are very helpful.
I am a doctor and I did my usmle exams and my fiance is a pharmacist and she wishes to do her naplex exams, but we have a few questions if you don’t mind us asking:
1) can she do the fpgee and Naplex exams several times or is it a 1 time exam like the usmle steps ?
2) does the score matter ( by that I mean is it the same for someone who just passes the exam compared to someone who scores high, does the exam report show a digit score or is it just a pass/fail report) ??
Thank you so much, I wish you all the best, good luck!
Thank you so much for your videos
Hi Sara
Firstly congratulations for your achieving your goal(ومن افضل لأفضل). Secondly I am a college student starting my second year and I am studying 6-year pharmD and I have one year training and I wish to know what are the steps to train the last year in us please I need all information from A to Z and also when is the best time to start.
Hi Ahmed, thanks for stopping by my channel. I have another video where I talk about my internship, I'll leave the link here in the comments for you to check out :) : ua-cam.com/video/k-MMIj5EFzs/v-deo.html&lc=UgzP2XJnof4NYVyaf_J4AaABAg
Hlo Mam I am a registered pharmacist from India. How can I join or take pharmacist license to work in abroad like US.
Watch this video and the other video on my channel were I talk about the NAPLEX exam.
Thanks sara for the video, i followed your advice from the toefl video and i passed that with ease,Thanks again...
Quick question.. how did you study from lipincott pharmacology because apart from the first section which is about pharmocokinetics and pharmocodynamics the rest of the material is specific to how different drugs work in each specific organ system which is very time consuming and i am wandering if that knowledge is needed for the FPGEE? i am also using the APhA Complete review as a main source of revision, what are your thoughts on the book? And I only have 2 and half weeks till exam any last min recommendation or tips lol :)
Haw was your FPGEE exam?
Did you pass it?
Hi Sara..I m from India...First of all Congratulations to u...n all ur videos r soo vry much hepful.. Can u plz tell us how did u managed to carry out all of ur expenses during ur internship n exam preparation year since the cost of living is high in U.S n also cud u give an idea of how much a fresher foreign pharmacist can earn after clearing all these examz n pursuing the license..?
I'll b greatful if u cud ans mah question....
ua-cam.com/video/-ugFVr0k0vI/v-deo.html
here are all the details u asked about, goodluck
i am from Pakistan :)
sneha pichad hello mam can we give this in our same country or we have to go to US for exam
Hi Sara! Thanks alot for this usefull video...im also preparing for fpgee..i am using lippincott pharmacology.please do recommend the book you used for pharmaceutical sciences part.
Hi Aiman, please check the description under my video for the full list of all the resources that I have used.
I am a little bit confused about accredited means, if my pharmacy school accredited in my country is it eligible to apply? or it has to be internationally accredited?
That's exactly what I'm dealing with :(
Hi Sara!!! Veryyyy useful video, I love your channel. I'm almost finish my degree, 9 months for, and I'm wondering... what about Visa? How can I stay in US during the process? How you did that?
Thanks a lot!
Hi Sara, thank you for sharing this helpful video. Tell me please, did you get prepared for the FPGEE by yourself or you had a teacher? How long time did you study for exams(months, years)?
Thank you!
I prepared for it myself. The duration depends on how much time per day you are willing to reserve for studying. Also, it depends on how readily the information is in your head. If you just graduated, prepping shouldn’t take you long. It all depends on how comfortable you are with the material.
@@SaraBoulos thanks a lot!
@@SaraBoulos, did you need a SSN, work permit or a special visa (other than B2 visa) for registering for FPGEE exam?
@@mariabolboceanu6374 SSN not required to take FPGEE but you will need to be authorized to work in order to fulfill your internship hours.
@@SaraBoulos and how did you get the SSN??
Can you please consider doing one with Arabic language discussing the papers needed from gam3etna el massoun Alexandria
Do you think that enduring this journey with all its troubles has made you a better pharmacist, from the practical and theoretical background aspect, compared to your peers who stayed in Egypt?
I believe that being a good pharmacist does not solely depend on the country you practice in, it depends on how you are willing to keep learning and expanding your horizon. I can't say that me choosing to practice pharmacy outside of Egypt made me better than those practicing in Egypt, I know a lot of great pharmacists who live and practice in Egypt. Each person picks a path in life, and everyone has a different story. You can be great at your profession anywhere as long as you make a choice to keep learning and as long as you don't get too comfortable in your comfort zone.
Thanks for the information🤗 but right now I want to take admission for pharm D
can we get admission for pharm D in abroad (eg USA, Canada) after completing B Pharmacy (Bachelor's degree) ?
Really really thankful for this video, what about exam center location I.e can I take these exams from my home country or I have to go to US?
Thankkx sara this is very helpful for each pharmacist..
I am 3rd year pharmacy Student want to be RPH in us..
Hey Sara.. Congrats fr yur achievement nd thanks for making this video!!❤️ This helps a lot to get the resources we need.. nd as of now am doing my 4th year of Pharm.D.. so is it good dat I start preparing now? Nd if so.. how much time do I need a day?!! Waiting for your much helpful replies ✌️😊
Jessie Anton you’ll need to be licensed first before you can take your FPGEE, you can definitely start preparing for the material if you wanna be on top of things. I’d recommend you check the FPGEC bulletin in terms of costs and fees.
Congratulations Sara and thank you for all your videos, they are very useful.
I am a pharmacist from Spain and still not sure if I want to live and work as a pharmacist in the US but I am looking for information before making that decision.
Could you please share more about your experience looking for intern jobs? In case the intern job is paid, do you think the salary is enought to live in the US until you get your license?
Thank you very much!
This is soooo helpful. Thank you:) if you have a bachelor of pharmacy (BPharm) which is 4 years. Would you be accepted for to still write the FPGEE? And do you have to do the english exam if your degree was done in English? Also to get an internship... Which recruiters deal with foreign graduate placement?
Jean Naidoo Yes if your graduated from a recognized school of pharmacy, which is a 5 year degree program not 4, you’ll need to provide documentation that your licensed in your country as a starting point so you can take the FPGEE. The TOEFL is one of the requirements so you’ll need to take that as well and only when you pass both exams will you be issued the FPGEC certificate.
Hey Sara, thanks for sharing this video! Do you think having a PharmD title is important here in the US over an Rph title alone?
very helpful thank you :)
dear Sara, thanks for your nice explanation. i have some questions, first: does the FPGEE is an online exam? after passing FPGEE and TOEFL exam and getting FPGEC , shall we eligible getting visa in order to come to US and doing our internship? or we should first doing our NAPLEX exam in our home country?
thanks again for your help. i will watch your other videos.
What do you prefer when to start studying for FPGEE?
Hi sara thx for this useful video and cong. on your success wish you the best in your career 😊
Im now studying from the APHA and was asking which appendixes are to be studied by heart rather than the top 200 drugs as there are so many here like drug drug interactions ,drugs not to be crushed , used in pregnancy etc
Also you mentioned that you' ve studied the pharmacology part from lippincott did you study the all of it or are there some important parts as it's a very large reference and the pharmacology part in the APHA isn't enough
Sorry for questioning a lot and thx in advance
Hi,Sara.Thank you for your video,there are a lot of useful information. I have question,how did you evaluate you diploma before taking FPGEE test? Did you send your transcripts in a sealed envelope by your university to ECE?
Hi Sara , Thank you for such great information, i am just wondering how many chapters did you read on lippincott please? God blessing you 🙏🏻
ala ghafour I went over all the chapters.
What should I studi more and more
Thank you for the video. I'm currently preparing for the FPGEE, but I had a quick question: Does a Pharmacy Technician job count as training? Because I heard that it's relatively easy to work as a Pharmacy Technician in the US.
Heloo...how are you preparing for fpgee
How many dollar we have to spend for fpgee exam ? Mam kindly reply
I will advice you to contact Mr James for a help he will help you some question and answers which will be ask on your exam day
19168840584
Okay thanks
heey,i just wanted to thank u for this usefull video.im currently applying for fpgee exam and as heard from others they introduced the APhA book.i was wondering if its a good book?
Tara Baranpourian I haven’t used it myself, but I do know a lot of people who say it’s a great book.
Hey, Sara. Thank you for such a helpful video. I just wanted to know would studying from Rxprep alone help me with my FPGEE as well? Please do let me know. Thanks in advance.
you are very beautiful with a beautiful smile nice to meet you here I wish you all the best this year how is your family how is the weather over there right now
@Sara Boulos,hi sara and congratulations for your achievements.i am too pharmacy graduate but from india. I have one query would you mind clearing it.
There it has been written that after 1January 2003 - applicant issued a pharmacy degree on or after this date must have completed a five year pharmacy program by the time of graduation.
It mean after 1January 2003 who have completed 4 year pharmacy program of graduation cannot apply for fpgee???
I will be so humble if u reply my query
I really need an answer
Do the grades in school matter ?
I mean before applying to FPGEE
You need to be evaluated by ECE
Heh, Sara! I wanted to ask
Can we give these exams from our home country???
Thank you so much. Are these resources you mentioned is only for FPGEE? Also, do we need to cover everything from the mentioned resources or some selected chapters? Thanks in advance.
These resources I mentioned will give you a general overview of the material. The more you learn the better, think of it that way. If you're unsure, check the FPGEC bulletin and go over the blueprints mentioned. Also, check the resources in the description box below the video. There are some I added that were not mentioned in my video.
@@SaraBoulos ok thank you so much
Thanx for the video Sara. I'm a graduated pharmacist from Turkey. But im curious, are you easily find a job there? Or did u open your own pharmacy?
Dear Sara, thankyou gir the infirmation. I want ti know hiw much time us necesary after finish the internship to get the Licence for work in USA. Thank you.
Video is very helpful thank u. Can I make an application to NABP while I'm working in my country?
Hi mam, thank u very much .The information you shared was really helpful for we people .mam In general how long does it take to get fpgec and to appear for naplex
Hi Sara, thank you again. How did you search for internships? Here in Hawaii there are no paid internships only volunteer. I am in the process of applying for Washington intern license and would need to move if there is an opportunity there. Unfortunately I have just gotten rejections so far. Volunteer is ok with me if only we can afford but right now cannot. Can you tell me how you did it? Thanks again. Have a great day!
Hi Michelle, thanks for stopping by my channel. I completely get it. Looking for an internship can get really overwhelming and challenging. You will get an intern position but you will need to be patient, and apply in person as well as applying online. A good advice would be to go personally to the pharmacies you're interested to intern in. Ask to meet the pharmacy manager and bring your resume with you. Most pharmacists are usually very helpful, and will be willing to help you out if they know there's an opening. They can sometimes even give you a lead or a contact info of a hiring manager and you can start from there. Just make sure you do not stop by a pharmacy during their busy hours. Hospital setting is a bit tougher to find than chains and they can usually be open to volunteers, if you don't mind that. However, if you're only looking for paid internships, your best bet would be chain pharmacies. Hope that helps.
hey sara, im a pharmacist from cairo and been planning to do the whole process, i had a question though, once i apply for the exam date, that period between the confirmation and the exam itself, am i supposed to be in egypt or the states, and if the states, do i need a certain type of visa or just the tourist visa? secondly, how long do i need to prepare for the test, like how far ahead should i book the exam? thank you
Dear Sara, I would like to ask, after you have been Done with the FPGEE how could you find an internship place? It was very difficult?
you are very beautiful with a beautiful smile nice to meet you here I wish you all the best this year how is your family how is the weather over there right now
Hi Sarah. first of all thank you a lot for sharing such an amazing and thoughtful information. That was actually very helpful.
I just got one more question. So I'm pharmacy student at Sydney university, Australia ; this is the 4th year of me doing bachelor of pharmacy. I was thinking to practice my profession at USA in the future. So I was wondering how long it will takes me to study all over and to be registered pharmacist at USA?
Thank you heaps in advance! :)
Adhraa Shaba Thank you for your lovely comment! It really depends on your pace. If you’re fresh out of school you’ll probably need less time to review all the info and can get it over with fairly quickly.
Hello, I was wondering how did u manage with the move? Were u able to move?I am currently studying in Melbourne
Can you please provide me details of internship after FPGEE exam
@Mark Donald thank you
After completing fpgee, mean they ll provide a hospital for internship
What are the books that u recommend for basic biomedical science ?
@9:54 We do have insurance companies here...Elezaby Roshdy 19011 all deal with insurance companies
Thank you 💕
Hi Sara!!!
Thanks to share your knowledge.
What do you think about this: McGraw-Hill's 2018/2019 Top 300 Pharmacy Drug Cards by McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
It’s a good one to Naplex test?
María Eugenia Anaya Barone, Thanks Maria!! I haven’t used it before.
Can you take the fpgee, id you just have a 4 year degree plus a practical year??Thanks❤️❤️ انا بحب كيف بتحكي الانجليزي
Congratulation Sara
My big question is it worth to sacrifice yourself and your time to become a licensed pharmacist in the USA within a so tiny and hard market job nowadays? I mean American pharmacist are struggling now to find a job.... How we can get a job offer with our equivalency and compete all these pharmacists gaining there degrees from American pharmacy school?
Kora Z Z To answer your question, I’ll have to ask you another question. Are you moving to the US because of family or certain circumstances in your life that now makes you live in the US? Or are you moving to the US just to practice pharmacy here?
@@SaraBoulos I'm not moving...I'm here in the USA like a permanent resident.what's the point?
i got a job offer for full time and i didnt get full time hours. i had to move and find a place to rent. i really want to cry so much. and this is a big retail chain. other people are in my situation. shitty pharmacy schools are opening too much. please whoever is reading this and thinking of becoming a pharmacist, don't do it until the market gets better. you're probably going to regret it like i do.
Did you studied by yourself? Of could you recommend a course that can help me?
Hi Sara! I going to start the process, and i kind of scary but, thank you for share your experience, and just one question, once you pass both exams which is the next step? Hope everything is going well for you!
Find an internship position
What sources you are referring for fpgeem
@@SaraBoulos how to find an internship and vacancy without social security number?
Hi Sara,thank you so much for publishing such video you were very helpful, how much time i should take to prepare myself to FPGEE ??
shaza aljabahji It really depends on how present the info is in your head. If you just graduated and work in your field it shouldn’t take you more than a couple to three months. If you’re an old graduate abd haven’t been practicing for a while you might need more time.
Thank you for your reply .
One last question sorry for bothering you :) did you study by yourself or did you take FPGEE courses?
I live in egypt but my husband is travelling to USA soon, and i cant go with him, but i will follow him after a while so can i take the FPGEE in egypt or should i take it in USA
shaza aljabahji I did not pay for any online courses for the FPGEE, I only used the resources and the books I mentioned in my video. After getting accepted to take the exam, you’ll need to schedule a test with Pearson Vue which is only located in certain areas per state in hr US.
Thank you so much you were very helpful and kind .. i have followed you on linkedIn
Wishing you all the best
Hello Sara ... about the internship does it required fee payment or it will be free ... if it is required a fee payment can we get bank loan for that ... thanks and congratulations...
Plz make a video on ur internship tht u took after toefl and fpgee
Hey. Sis. I am currently a pharmD 3rd year student . Thanks for the video. It seems a long path. I have a doubt like if I pass all the exams and get license will I get a job. I mean how is the job market. And that too an h1b.
Thanks a ton
Congrats dear , Great job BTW
Wish you a successful career in the US 😊🙏
2bl ama agi b2a ha2rfik as2la 😂😂
Michael!! Welcome to my channel!! :D Thank you! Your. comment made my day. Definitely, let me know if there's anything I can do to help :)
😍😍
Can u plz guide about doing 1500hrs internship in US after passing Toefl and FPGEE exam??? What kind of visa required for doing internship as I have study visa for masters in US but I completed my Pharm D from Pakistan so what should I do?
Hello Sara!!!! May I know what are job opportunities after clearing NAPLEX and MPJE??
Mam
I'm an Indian pharmacy graduate
How to join pharm D in USA? What are the requirements?
For the foreign pharmacists , can they study pharm D program without fpgee and naplex ??
Hi sara
I'm having exactly your past situation, now I'm at the last year of Alexandria university faculty of pharmacy.
What about how could I get Visa and SSN and WP for internship
Any advice to get fully qualified by end of my last year??????????
Hey Sara! Thank you so much for your advice. so, is there any particular book that you would be suggesting for the basic biomedical sciences?
Hi Manju, that's a great question! Per the FPGEC bulletin, the Basic biomedical sciences is divided into: Physiology, biochemistry, microbiology related to human disease and immunology. I found the CPR book to be very helpful and thorough for both the microbiology and immunology. I think the Theory book for Manon Schroff was also very helpful as well as the Lipincott. Make sure to check all the links and book resources I shared down below video :)
Hi sara,
I have a question. Can we get an admission in master for pharmacology in USA without going through registration process for study visa purpose?
You can try and look for a University that offers that degree through an online program. I'd suggest you reach out to the University you wish to get your Masters of Pharmacy through and see what their requirements are.
Hi! I am living in California permanently and I graduated as pharmacist in Brazil before I moved. My question is, the duration of my graduation was four years and six months. How I'd start my process? Thanks
First thing you need to do is visit the NABP website : nabp.pharmacy and read through the instructions in their bulletins very thoroughly.