In this episode, Ellie LaNou, PharmD, BCPS, sits down with Michael J. Rouse, BPharm (Hons), MPS, FFIP, Senior Director of Global Initiatives for the American Pharmacists Association and Consultant for International Initiatives for the Board of Pharmacy Specialties, to discuss international pharmacy. Ellie and Mike discuss the growth of board certification with pharmacists practicing outside of the United States and potential drivers for interest in board certification with this audience. They also highlight a funding opportunity for international research through the BPS and International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Foundation for Education and Research collaborative grant.

More information about the growth of board certification can be found here: https://bpsweb.org/annual-reports/. Researchers interested in the BPS/FIP Foundation Grant can visit this webpage: https://bpsweb.org/bps-fip-foundation-research-grant/. International pharmacists interested in board certification are encouraged to use this webpage prior to applying: https://bpsweb.org/tips-for-applicants-outside-the-u-s/. Pharmacists interested in volunteer opportunities with BPS can visit this webpage: https://bpsweb.org/volunteer-with-bps/.

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