BPS Seeks Pharmacists to Serve on Inaugural Pain Management Pharmacy Specialty Council

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties® (BPS) requests applications for up to 12 pharmacists to serve on the inaugural Pain Management Pharmacy Specialty Council. Pain management pharmacy, announced as a specialty in September 2023, is the newest BPS Specialty Certification Program. Applications are due Monday, April 8, 2024 by 5:00 pm EST.

Prior to applying, pharmacists must review the responsibilities and required time commitment outlined in the Call for Applications Information Booklet and all applicable BPS policies (found on this webpage).

The BPS Pain Management Pharmacy Specialty Council will be responsible for:

• Developing standards and eligibility requirements for board certification in pain management pharmacy for approval by the BPS Board of Directors;
• Developing examinations for initial and continuing certification of pain management pharmacy specialists; and
• Reviewing and approving professional development programs for recertification of pain management pharmacy specialists.

Term and Eligibility

Applicants for the BPS Pain Management Pharmacy Specialty Council must be active licensed pharmacists. Past volunteer service with BPS (e.g., item-writing, participation in a job analysis panel) is preferred, but not required. The specific term for this appointment will begin June 2024 until December 2027, with the potential to continue for a duration of up to six years through December 31, 2030.

Inaugural members of the pain management specialty council will establish a succession plan to stagger the transition of inaugural members with new members who hold the specialty certification in pain management pharmacy. After the first certification examination is administered, it is anticipated that at least two inaugural members will transition off the council each subsequent application cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

BPS Seeks Pharmacists to Serve on 14 Specialty Councils with Terms Beginning in 2025

 

In addition to the opportunity described above, the Board of Pharmacy Specialties® (BPS) has also issued a call for applications for pharmacists to serve on 14 BPS Specialty Councils for terms beginning in 2025. Applications are due Monday, April 8, 2024 by 5:00 pm ET. A minimum of 27 total council service positions are available, with a maximum of 48 total council positions.

Prior to applying, pharmacists must review the responsibilities and required time commitment outlined in the Call for Applications Information Booklet and all applicable BPS policies (found on this webpage).

BPS Specialty Councils are responsible for:

• Developing standards and requirements for certification and recertification of pharmacists in the specialty area for approval by the BPS Board of Directors;
• Participating in the examination development process by reviewing and approving examination items and assembled forms of the certification examination; and
• Reviewing and approving professional development programs for the recertification of pharmacist specialists.