BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) was established in 1976 as an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties, the premier post-licensure certification agency, will ensure that Board Certified Pharmacists are recognized within healthcare delivery systems while serving the needs of the public and the pharmacy profession. The mission of the Board of Pharmacy Specialties is to improve patient care and increase awareness of the need for BPS Board Certified Pharmacists as inte

gral members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams. through recognition and promotion of specialized training, knowledge, and skills in pharmacy and specialty board certification and recertification of pharmacists throughout the world. Board Certification through BPS has become recognized as the gold standard for determining which pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels. Through the rigorous standards mandated by BPS board certification and recertification, the BPS board certified pharmacist stands out as the most qualified to accept today’s expanding professional expectations.

BPS is excited to welcome Taylor Altidor as the 2026-2027 William Ellis Executive Fellow!
06/12/2026

BPS is excited to welcome Taylor Altidor as the 2026-2027 William Ellis Executive Fellow!

APhA is proud to welcome the 2026–2027 Executive Postgraduate Training Program Fellows!

Please join us in congratulating our newest cohort:
➡️Taylor Altidor, PharmD, MHSA – BPS William Ellis Executive Fellow
➡️LTC Gregory W. Hare, PharmD, BCPS, MHA, MBA – Professional Affairs
➡️Ava Jalshgari, PharmD – Education
➡️Katie McDuffie, PharmD – Education
➡️Trevor Shaw, PharmD – APhA Foundation Executive Fellow

We’re thrilled to welcome them to the APhA family; join us in celebrating them below! 🎉

As Board Certification grows globally, research on its impact across diverse practice settings is essential. is prou...
06/12/2026

As Board Certification grows globally, research on its impact across diverse practice settings is essential. is proud to work with the FIP Foundation for Education and Research to support international investigators.

Learn more: https://bpsweb.org/bps-fip-foundation-research-grant/

There are more than 63,000 active certifications in close to 60 countries. offers the 'Find a Board-Certified Pharmaci...
06/11/2026

There are more than 63,000 active certifications in close to 60 countries. offers the 'Find a Board-Certified Pharmacist' tool for students, pharmacists, patients, and employers to find board-certified pharmacists near them.

Explore today: https://bpsweb.org/find-a-board-certified-pharmacist/

Is your Certification it its 7th year? Submit your recertification application by August 17 and review your recertific...
06/09/2026

Is your Certification it its 7th year? Submit your recertification application by August 17 and review your recertification requirements to ensure you complete all requirements by December 31.

Review important dates and deadlines here: https://bpsweb.org/upcoming-deadlines-dates-and-fees/

Reminder: is currently accepting applications for U.S. based investigators to apply for the 2026-2028 BPS Research See...
06/09/2026

Reminder: is currently accepting applications for U.S. based investigators to apply for the 2026-2028 BPS Research Seed Grants.

Submit your application by July 31, 2026: https://bpsweb.org/2026/05/01/bps-announces-call-for-applications-for-2026-2028-bps-research-seed-grants/

Press Release: announces open applications for U.S. based investigators to apply for the 2026-2028 BPS Research Seed Grants. Applications are due July 31, 2026.

More here: https://bpsweb.org/2026/05/01/bps-announces-call-for-applications-for-2026-2028-bps-research-seed-grants/

Approved in 2017, today there are more than 2,300 active certifications working in a variety of settings to lead and o...
06/08/2026

Approved in 2017, today there are more than 2,300 active certifications working in a variety of settings to lead and optimize treatment for patients with infectious diseases.

Ready to join the community of board-certified pharmacists? Visit: https://bpsweb.org/infectious-diseases-pharmacy/

Volunteers and subject matter experts are a crucial part of Board Certification and their contributions ensure that BP...
06/05/2026

Volunteers and subject matter experts are a crucial part of Board Certification and their contributions ensure that BPS Certifications are peer-developed and peer-reviewed.

Curious about volunteering with BPS? Visit: https://bpsweb.org/volunteer-with-bps/

CPD applies to certifications beginning a new cycle in 2024 and onwards, allowing -Certified pharmacists to apply up to...
06/04/2026

CPD applies to certifications beginning a new cycle in 2024 and onwards, allowing -Certified pharmacists to apply up to 20 units of activities not offered by BPS-approved professional development providers towards their recertification.

Learn more: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-overview/

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