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Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy

The OCCP BCPS Award

(Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy Specialty)

The Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy (OCCP) will bestow an annual award to a qualified pharmacist interested in pursuing Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy as offered by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS). The total financial compensation for the award will be $1,000 to the successful recipient, with half of the sum being provided in advance of the examination, and the remainder disbursed upon successful completion of the exam. The initial funds ($500) should be utilized by the candidate toward the completion of the Pharmacotherapy Exam Preparatory Course. The eligibility criteria, selection criteria and review process are outlined below.

 

Eligibility Criteria

• The eligibility criteria include:

  • Board eligible to sit for the Pharmacotherapy Exam as defined by the BPS.

  • Active membership in OCCP.

  • Submission of application within five years of completing last pharmacy education or training program (e.g., residency, fellowship or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree).

Selection Criteria

• The selection criteria for the award include:

  • Educational Background 10 points

  • Clinical Practice Description (current) 10 points

  • *Statement of Purpose 15 points

  • **Letters of Support 15 points

*The Statement of Purpose is defined as a 1 to 2 page, double-spaced essay on How Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy will enhance my professional growth.

**Two letters of support should be submitted. At least one letter should be submitted by an individual or individuals familiar with your professional practice (e.g., physician or physician group, professional colleague). The second letter may be submitted by a supervisor or administrator.

Review Process

• All applications will be evaluated by a Review Panel. The structure and function of the Review Panel include:

  • Three active OCCP members who are Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy.

  • Appointed by the chapter officers for a term of two years and can be reappointed.

  • Review Eligibility Criteria and Selection Criteria for all applications received.

  • Select the successful award applicant and forward the name to the chapter officers.

   

The award will be given to the candidate with the highest cumulative point total as per the Selection Criteria. The application deadline is March 31st and the award will be announced at the annual fall OCCP meeting. The decision by the Review Panel and chapter officers if final. Chapter officers and Review Panel members are ineligible for the award.

 

For printed version of the criteria, scoring and application for the OCCP BCPS award download them as Adobe PDF files: