OAR 855-019-0150
Foreign Pharmacy Graduates
(1)
Foreign Pharmacy Graduates applying for licensure in Oregon must meet the following requirements:(a)
Provide a copy of a valid visa permitting full time employment;(b)
Provide a copy of the original certificate issued by the NABP Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC); and(c)
Pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) exam with a score of not less than 75. A candidate who does not attain this score may retake the exam after a minimum of 91 days. This score shall only be valid for one year unless the Board grants an extension;(d)
After having completed the required number of intern hours, pass the MPJE with a score of not less than 75. A candidate who does not attain this score may retake the exam after a minimum of 30 days. The MPJE score shall only be valid for 6 months unless extended by the Board.(2)
An applicant must complete 1440 hours in pharmacy practice as an intern that must be certified to the Board by the preceptors.(3)
An applicant may not count internship hours or practice as a pharmacist completed outside the United States toward Oregon’s internship requirement.(4)
An applicant may not count internship hours or practice as a pharmacist that is completed before passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE), and either the TOEFL with TSE, or TOEFL (IBT) exams toward Oregon’s internship requirement.(5)
The Board may waive any requirement of this rule if a waiver will further public health or safety. A waiver granted under this section shall only be effective when it is issued in writing.
Source:
Rule 855-019-0150 — Foreign Pharmacy Graduates, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=855-019-0150
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