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    FOREIGN PHARMACISTS       and      INTERNS (Technicians)    Cick Here for Foreign Pharmacist Forms

What is the procedure for taking the NAPLEX and MPJE?
Examination Candidates will not be approved to take the NAPLEX or MPJE Examinations
unless they have met all of the following requirements for Maryland Licensure.

Foreign Graduates You Will Need:  
  1. Completed Maryland Licensure Application on file at the Board - Get the Application Now
  2. Licensure Fee
  3. Confirmed Graduation from FPGEC Certification
  4. 1,560 Internship hours (see below)
  5. FPGEC Original Certificate
  6. Proof of Age
  7. Photograph

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USA and ACPE Pharmacy School Graduates, You Will Need **:

  1. Completed Maryland Licensure Application on file at the Board - Get the Application Now
  2. Licensure Fee
  3. Confirmed Graduation from US or ACPE Pharmacy School
  4. Internship Hours (number of hours varies for US/ACPE schools)
  5. Proof of Age
  6. Photograph
PLEASE READ - Internship Hour Information:
Applicants must obtain on State Board letterhead verification of internship hours earned outside of Maryland.  The verification must include preceptor and permit holder verification information,  as well as completion of State Board of Pharmacy Internship Certifications or other State Board internship requirements.  Applications for licensure in Maryland will not be approved for internship hours earned outside of Maryland,  until internship verification has been provided. 

 

 

** US / ACPE Graduates may take the Oral Competency Examination at any time, before or after NAPLEX/MPJE approval.

 

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Last Updated | 04.5.2006