The BPS Board-Certified Pharmacist Podcast

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) is the gold standard for international pharmacist certification, with tens of thousands of pharmacists pursuing board certification options in more than a dozen specialty areas of practice. This podcast, hosted by BPS, offers conversations, information, and news from leaders advancing the pharmacy profession and improving patient care. Find us where ever you get your podcasts!

The BPS Board-Certified Pharmacist Podcast is a health podcast hosted by BPS Podcast, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Researching Pharmacist Board Certification Impact in ICU Patient Care, with 2023-2025 BPS Research Seed Grant Recipient Susan Smith

  Jul 28, 202625 min

  In this episode, Ellie LaNou, PharmD, BCPS, is joined by Susan E. Smith, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, FCCP, Associate Professor at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist at Piedmont Athens Regional, to discuss the research her team conducted as recipients of one of the 2023-2025 BPS Research Seed Grants. They discuss why Dr. Smith and her research team chose to investigate board-certified critical care pharmacists’ impact on patient care in the intensive care unit, and what the findings could mean for board-certified pharmacists, employers, and their patients. To view the OPTIM study methods mentioned in the episode, visit: https://doi.org/10.1097/cce.0000000000000956 To view their research, visit: https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.70258 To view the ACCP white paper mentioned by Dr. Smith, visit: https://doi.org/10.1002/jac5.70165 More information about the BPS Research Seed Grant can be found here: https://bpsweb.org/bps-seed-grant/ We'll catch you next episode!

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  A look back on 50 years of board certification with Dr. Ed Webb

  Apr 15, 202623 min

  In this episode, Emily Weyenberg, 2025-2026 BPS Executive Fellow, is joined by Dr. C. Edwin "Ed" Webb, a nationally respected pharmacy leader, to discuss the history of BPS and how his career has shaped the way pharmacy credentialing and board certification exists today. Dr. Webb reflects on his contributions to multiple BPS specialty petitions, and the growth of board certification over the past 50 years. He also shares his insights into the evolution of board certification and its growing role in clinical practice. To join in the 50th celebration, visit bpsweb.org/50years . We look forward to bringing the celebration to conferences across the U.S., so make sure to stop by the BPS booth! We'll catch you next episode!

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  Behind The Scenes of Recertification, with ACCP and ASHP

  Aug 27, 202529 min

  In this episode, Ellie LaNou, PharmD, BCPS, is joined by Joanna Gillette, ACCP Director of Professional Development and Marketing; and Kristi Hofer, ASHP Senior Director of Board Certification Programs. Together, they discuss the relationship between BPS and the approved professional development programs that offer recertification activities for board-certified pharmacists. They discuss what collaboration between the organizations has looked like over the past (almost!) 50 years, how recertification programming is developed and has evolved, and their visions for the future. For more information about the call of papers for the special edition of JACCP mentioned during the episode, visit: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/journal/25749870/call-for-papers/value-of-board-certification. More information about the recertification requirements can be found here: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-overview/. The BPS-approved professional development programs for each specialty certification can be found at: https://bpsweb.org/recertification-by-continuing-pharmacy-education. BPS does not create, sponsor, nor endorse training or educational opportunities for any BPS Examinations. Information about how a professional development program is approved to provide recertification offerings for a certification program can be found here: https://www.bpsweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-BPS-RFP-PDP.pdf. We'll catch you next episode!

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  Investing in Excellence: Insights from 2025 BPS Beacon Award Recipient, Mayo Clinic

  Jun 9, 202519 min

  In this episode, guest-host CharLeigh Steverson, PharmD, 2024-2025 BPS Executive Fellow, is joined by members of the pharmacy leadership team at Mayo Clinic, the 2025 recipient of the BPS Beacon Award, to discuss howemployers can encourage and support BPS Board Certification. Julie Cunningham, PharmD, BCPP; Scott Hall, PharmD, BCPS; and Christi Jen, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMP,FASHP, FAzPA, share how Mayo Clinic invests in its pharmacists through robust support of board certification and how this investment benefits Mayo Clinic pharmacists, enhances patient care, and strengthens the organization as awhole. The BPS Beacon Award recognizes national and local patient care organizations that have made outstanding voluntarycontributions to advancing BPS Board Certification for pharmacists. Nominations for BPS Awards, including the BPS Beacon Award, open annually in July. To learn more about BPS Awards, and previous recipients, visit: https://bpsweb.org/awards/ . The announcement for the 2025 BPS Award recipients can be found here: https://bpsweb.org/2025/01/15/bps-announces-2025-award-recipients/ . We look forward to seeing you in the nextepisode!

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  A Global Perspective of Board Certification, with Michael J. Rouse

  Apr 9, 202525 min

  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/ . See you next episode, listeners!

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