BPS - Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Deadline approaching: is planning a themed issue related to Board Certification and has opened a call for papers due June 15, 2026.

Learn more about the opportunity and how to participate: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/25749870/call-for-papers/value-of-board-certification

BPS is excited to welcome Taylor Altidor as the 2026-2027 William Ellis Executive Fellow!

APhA is proud to welcome the 2026–2027 Executive Postgraduate Training Program Fellows!

Please join us in congratulating our newest cohort:
➡️Taylor Altidor, PharmD, MHSA – BPS William Ellis Executive Fellow
➡️LTC Gregory W. Hare, PharmD, BCPS, MHA, MBA – Professional Affairs
➡️Ava Jalshgari, PharmD – Education
➡️Katie McDuffie, PharmD – Education
➡️Trevor Shaw, PharmD – APhA Foundation Executive Fellow

We’re thrilled to welcome them to the APhA family; join us in celebrating them below! 🎉

As Board Certification grows globally, research on its impact across diverse practice settings is essential. is proud to work with the FIP Foundation for Education and Research to support international investigators.

Learn more: https://bpsweb.org/bps-fip-foundation-research-grant/

There are more than 63,000 active certifications in close to 60 countries. offers the 'Find a Board-Certified Pharmacist' tool for students, pharmacists, patients, and employers to find board-certified pharmacists near them.

Explore today: https://bpsweb.org/find-a-board-certified-pharmacist/

Ready to share your story about Board Certification? Apply to the 2027 BPS Ambassador Program!

Applications are due June 12, 2026: https://bpsweb.org/2026/03/11/bps-invites-board-certified-pharmacists-to-apply-for-2027-bps-ambassador-roles/

Is your Certification it its 7th year? Submit your recertification application by August 17 and review your recertification requirements to ensure you complete all requirements by December 31.

Review important dates and deadlines here: https://bpsweb.org/upcoming-deadlines-dates-and-fees/

Reminder: is currently accepting applications for U.S. based investigators to apply for the 2026-2028 BPS Research Seed Grants.

Submit your application by July 31, 2026: https://bpsweb.org/2026/05/01/bps-announces-call-for-applications-for-2026-2028-bps-research-seed-grants/

Press Release: announces open applications for U.S. based investigators to apply for the 2026-2028 BPS Research Seed Grants. Applications are due July 31, 2026.

More here: https://bpsweb.org/2026/05/01/bps-announces-call-for-applications-for-2026-2028-bps-research-seed-grants/

Approved in 2017, today there are more than 2,300 active certifications working in a variety of settings to lead and optimize treatment for patients with infectious diseases.

Ready to join the community of board-certified pharmacists? Visit: https://bpsweb.org/infectious-diseases-pharmacy/

Volunteers and subject matter experts are a crucial part of Board Certification and their contributions ensure that BPS Certifications are peer-developed and peer-reviewed.

Curious about volunteering with BPS? Visit: https://bpsweb.org/volunteer-with-bps/

CPD applies to certifications beginning a new cycle in 2024 and onwards, allowing -Certified pharmacists to apply up to 20 units of activities not offered by BPS-approved professional development providers towards their recertification.

Learn more: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-overview/