How To Become A Pharmacist In Canada As A Foreign Trained Pharmacist/ 6 Critical Steps

In this video, I have explained in great detail the six critical steps to becoming a pharmacist in Canada as a foreign trained pharmacist. I answered some frequently asked questions such as the cost implications, the PEBC exams, actual duration of the transition process, internship hours, bridging program, IELTS and much more.
It is important to note that this information is as at the year 2022; hence if you are watching this in the future, pls confirm that it is still relevant to you.
I hope that you find this information useful.
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CRITICAL LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
1. Link to the PEBC website (for international graduates)
pebc.ca/pharmacists/certifica...
2. Link to Pharmacists Gateway Canada: www.pharmacistsgatewaycanada.ca
3. Direct Links to the licensure pathway for IPGs across different provinces:
a. Alberta: abpharmacy.ca/applying-acp
b. British Columbia:
www.bcpharmacists.org/internat...
c. Manitoba:
cphm.ca/professional-registra...
d. New Brunswick:
www.pharmacistsgatewaycanada....
e. Newfoundland and Labrador
nlpb.ca/registration-and-lice...
f. Nova Scotia:
www.nspharmacists.ca/?page=ph...
g. Ontario
www.ocpinfo.com/registration/...
h. Prince Edward Island
pepharmacists.ca/registration...
i. Quebec
www.opq.org/devenir-pharmacie...
j. Saskatchewan
saskpharm.ca/site/registratio...
k. Northwest territories, Nunavut and Yukon
www.pharmacistsgatewaycanada....
Going through these links will be very helpful in comparing the pathways in different provinces and deciding which one is best for you.
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[@ayinlaaisha362]

Looking forward to hearing you talk about other careers 💃🏾💃🏾

[@victoriaezetv6736]

Please don't stop posting because I have subscribed and will watch all your videos. Thank you for taking your time to do this for us

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thank you so much. I am happy to help in whatever way that i can. I did not have a platform like this when transitioning and that was a major motivation to start this channel. i really appreciate the support!!!!!

[@piusabah598]

Super insightful. 🙌🏾

[@nnajilight8008]

My second time watching this video Mrs you did a fantastic job ❤️

[@deboladaniju]

This is a thorough explanation! Weldone sis 🙌

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thank you! 🤗

[@oluyinkaaa2603]

Dear Tope, this is a very good and helpful video.. 🎉 Thank you and Weldone

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful!. We thank God

[@okeresandra3110]

This is so helpful. Thank you so much, I’m definitely subscribing.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for subbing!

[@ayinlaaisha362]

You’re such a natural 😍😍.

[@dilmimadahasa4182]

Incredibly informative. Thank you🎉

[@healthcarewithtemi]

You are so welcome!

[@sarabjeetkaur9120]

IT WAS A WONDERFUL VIDEO , I REALLY LIKE IT. BEST VIDEO ON NE REGARDING EXAMINATION. THANK SO MUCH

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thank you soooo much. You are most welcome

[@ijeomaelfrida937]

Waoo.. Temi your video was very informative,am new in Canada, getting info has been overwhelming. Thank you

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful!. I hope you have settled in well now. Let me know if you need any pharmacy-related information

[@shamziyahadeleke9726]

Thank you so much 😍 Awesome content

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thank you sis

[@Ellyvan10]

My best video of 2022 God bless you sisy

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thank you so much, i really appreciate this

[@patienceesukpa8114]

Planning on moving to Canada thank God I stumbled on this video , super super informative. I have lots of questions tho

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oluwafemiomodehin9005]

Oya make una come o! All of una wey wan go Canada! Japa made easy (in terms of your career placement). Great job Temi!

[@healthcarewithtemi]

yes oooo!!! Thank you so much sir for all the support

[@lindabernae3185]

Thank you so much Tope Very insightful ☺️☺️

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charisma8233]

Most clear explanation I have ever come across 🇿🇲

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thank you sooo much.

[@ask3983]

Well done Temitope. You are doing well. Greater height my dear aburo.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thank you very much sir

[@francisobasi6109]

Very insightful 👏 Thanks so much.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@adaezenwobodo7018]

Thanks so much for the help. I have been looking for detailed info for this

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful! let me know if you have any questions please

[@adaezenwobodo7018]

@@healthcarewithtemi please can you help us with the materials used in preparing for the exams .also can the MCQ part 1 be written in Nigeria? Because I know EE can be written here

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hi Adaeze, thanks for your question. Materials plenty ooooo!!! You just have to be strategic about which one to use based on people's experience and how you study. Some common ones are Pharmachieve, Pharmaepass, pharmagate and honestly so much more. You can search them out online and see if what they have to offer works for you. EE and MCQ can be written in Lagos, Nigeria. The only one that can't is OSCE because it is a practical exam.

[@machieuche216]

Thank you very much ma for this insightful session

[@healthcarewithtemi]

You are very welcome

[@tapshakkyeshir7254]

This explanation is clear ... Thanks

[@healthcarewithtemi]

You are welcome

[@odeleyecamson8263]

16:19 made me smile and laugh. God bless you

[@chizobamaryann544]

Thank you. Very informative

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@quadrizainab8263]

Thanks @temi for this insightful session. Current fees for EE is 890CAD

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Really? Thanks so much. I will try to make a correction in the video.

[@tundeibitayo7534]

Thanks so much for this video. More power to your elbow, and views to your channel. Ma, do I have to complete all these exams to cross over? or which is critical to moving over to Canada? while one can complete others on arrival?

[@AreangelPharmaJourney]

Hi Temi! First of all thank you very much for this amazing video, it's really helpful and you explain everything amazingly well. I have two concerns, one is Do you know if the practices are paid? And the second thing is, how was the process of transferring your license to AB? I am currently working as a Pharmacy Assistant in Alberta (I am a Pharmacist in Spain) but here it takes around 26 months to get licensed, would you recommend (of course every situation is different) to get licensed, for example in Manitoba, and then do the transfer to AB? Thanks again for this video!!!

[@_theallpurposewoman_]

Educative video. Please help with other countries where you can write the EE AND mCQ exam from

[@healthcarewithtemi]

I actually shared it on the screen while talking about it but because you took the time to watch my video and i appreciate you, i will list them here for you. Egypt, India, Palestine, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, Uganda, UAE, UK, US. I hope you find it helpful!!

[@winnerwinner3687]

Good day, and thanks for these brilliant updates on the internship program. My question is, Can you be working while doing your internship

[@healthcarewithtemi]

I don't think so. Internship is basically like a full time job.

[@varunsharma135]

Please can you make some videos regarding pharmacy technician and what are the procedure to pass those exams for expats who are registered in other nations.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hi Sharma, thanks for your response. I am definitely looking into that and should have something for you very soon.

[@ajibolaoluwamakin5499]

Tope I must sincerely commend your doggedness and perseverance in all these processes. Can you throw light on remote proctoring for international exams? For Nigeria,is it only done in Lagos or at one's convenient abode?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for your question sir. In Nigeria, yes it is only done Lagos; that is the only approved center. It can be done from home or in the center but advisably to do it in the centers to avoid any stories that touch. However, once the exam has been booked, i believe that the availability of the center would depend on the number of applicants. Whichever is the case, PEBC will let you know what your options are when you register

[@blessedohenhen-stephen4682]

Thanks so much Pharm Temi for this information, At what point among the steps you highlighted can one apply for visa to come to Canada

[@chiomaezumba7439]

Very informative Thank you

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sekumadeabimbola7557]

@@healthcarewithtemi Is it possible for someone that’s a pharmacist to do wes evaluation? The person doesn’t have the plan to practice 🇨🇦 pharmacy. Also considering the high cost of pebc fee.( this person isn’t the primary applicant

[@sekumadeabimbola7557]

Is it possible for someone that’s a pharmacist to do wes evaluation? The person doesn’t have the plan to practice 🇨🇦 pharmacy. Also considering the high cost of pebc fee.( this person isn’t the primary applicant

[@sekumadeabimbola7557]

Is it possible for someone that’s a pharmacist to do wes evaluation? The person doesn’t have the plan to practice 🇨🇦 pharmacy. Also considering the high cost of pebc fee.( this person isn’t the primary applicant

[@frankfrankie4875]

Hello... i am the NEW SUBSCRIBERS

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Welcome to the family!!!!

[@jaybube478]

@ 5:47 So i have to be a registered pharmacist in Nigeria first This video is easy to watch. Thanks

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Yes. That is the most critical requirement

[@jmsalvador23]

Great video, better than other KZbinrs. I got a question, since which step we can work in Canada in order to pay all those cost? Can we work in other areas while being in the process? As a pharmacy intern, are we get paid? Thanks for your comments

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it. You can start working as soon as you want to. You just have to be strategic about the kind of jobs you take; you want to make sure that you are not working a physically demanding job, to allow you time to study. As regards, payment for the cost of transition, there are lots of loan services that can help you with that: amazing interest rates and you don't even start paying back until you are done with your exams. As a pharmacy intern, getting paid depends on your employer: some pay interns and some don't.

[@victoriaezetv6736]

Thank you for opening this channel and sharing this information. I'm an IPG and I'm thinking of taking the exams next year as I'm currently a student. Is the ielts academic or general

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Glad it was helpful! The ielts done to obtain the Pharmacist license in Canada is ACADEMIC but the one done for Express entry is GENERAL

[@mbulleluciano9227]

What if I studied and work in another country? Must I go back to my home country to commence the process?

[@clementigbinovia4190]

Thank you so much Temi this was really helpful yea. Qst ? What if you are currently in the uk how do you do all of these examinations and end up in Canada.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Yes you can! Like is said in this video, UK is one of the countries that has test centres for PEBC. Before enrolling, i would always advice that you sort out and decide on which pathway you would use to relocate to Canada. I have another series coming up in the month of April: Someone experienced in this field will be educating us on the different pathways to Canada relocation. I am sure you would find that helpful.

[@beautytone7786]

Quit informative .Please which province would you suggest base on your experience on where to make things easier ?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hmmmmm......Alberta has the widest scope of practice in Canada but then Alberta also has a compulsory Bridging program that lasts 10 months. To bypass this, get licensed in a province that doesn't require the Bridging program and then write the jurisprudence exam in ACP to get licensed there. I hope this makes sense

[@patienceogbodike]

I love your video. Kudos. Please what are the criteria that make one eligible for federal skilled workers pathway to Canada?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

I have made a video on this: studio.kzbin.infoyxS4Eo4lLqw/edit

[@nardpharmacy5899]

These documents you mentioned for document evaluation… including the one from PCN are all mailed? And what is the mailing address? Is it stated on the website?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

They have changed the method of sending now. For example, the one from PCN can now be sent by email to [e-mail]. I believe even the other documents can be sent via email but you can send by courier/post (preferably courier for easy tracking). Yes, the address is on the website. It is: The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), 200-59 Hayden Street, Toronto ON. M4Y 0E7. Canada. please always remember to quote your PEBC Number in all correspondence!

[@doriswikahi3415]

Do you have to pay for bridging program? What about internship, do you get paid?, approx howmuch?

[@ninj02]

Hi Temi, Tell me please, which book should I use to review the MCQ section? I would like to find a book that has a lot of MCQs. Thanks

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hello Mimi, thanks for your question. I have a video coming up Success tips for PEBC exams with a fellow IPG. We would be touching on resources that can be used to study. I am sure you will find that helpful. But for me, i use CPS, Rx Files and Canadian treatment guidelines.

[@cryptomaniac7625]

So you can get your license in Manitoba without a bridging program unlike in Alberta. Why is this so ? Why do some province offer bridging programs and others don’t? Are there implications or you are only allowed to work as a pharmacist in Manitoba ?

[@taiwomuideenjumoh4342]

Thank you for this information. Please, I want to know if with 10 months bridging program in Alberta, i will be entitled to 1 year PGWP. I learned that one can apply to college of pharmacy of any province after passing evaluation examination. Please what type of Visa will I apply for?.

[@Dlamakwabe]

This is one of the most insightful videos i have come across. Please how did you enter Canada? Like on what visa where you able to go in and comfortably write this exams. Where you on spouse visa or what dear?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for the feedback. I came in as a permanent resident; i was able to get this status using the Federal Skilled Worker Program via Express Entry

[@osenisandra1801]

@@healthcarewithtemi hi temi thank you for the information pls what score should one be aiming for ?? I tried checking my CRS score with having just my bachelor of pharmacy degree and was getting a score below 460 which seemed low .. was it the same with you ? .. pls can you advice on ways to improve my CRS score ?

[@Profmm]

Very Insightful Can someone process this outside Canada

[@taiwomuideenjumoh4342]

Good afternoon madam, since Pharmacist is not among the newly released needed health occupations in Canada ,but Pharmacy assistant is among. Is it possible for me as a Pharmacist in Nigeria to submit my profile in express entry as a Pharmacy Assistant since am not yet licensed in Canada. I am at evaluating examination stage.

[@taiwomuideenjumoh4342]

Good morning sister Temi. Please I submitted my express entry profile yesterday, but to my surprise ,I got a message through my application status that I am not eligible for any program under express entry and my CRS point was even zero. Please, how can CRS score of a 25years old graduate of Pharmacy with almost three years experience be zero. My general IELTS score are : R-9.0, L-9.0, W-7.0 and S-7.0. Is it because I applied by myself? Can I apply through a representative? Please advice

[@omoleyevictoria6539]

Thank you so much for the information Pls what advice can you give on how to improve CRS score using express entry route . With B. Pharm score is just around 460

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hi Victoria. Please watch this video that I made on maximizing the express entry route. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6m2ZXiladF_p9k After watching it, please let me know if you need some answers after watching it.

[@omoleyevictoria6539]

Thank you so much, going to watch it asap

[@omoleyevictoria6539]

Thank you so much, going to watch it asap

[@user-md9cj2ed2e]

thanks for the information loved your presentation. Please can an international pharmacist study diploma pharmacy technician course in Canada?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

yes

[@thelordisgreat8178]

Hey Did pharmacy but don’t have licence frm my country as I worked in other sector. What can you advise me

[@joshuaoyedara7977]

Thank you for the video. If I get into Canada first, Can I continue my PEBC evaluation in the county ?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Yes you can

[@pinkyjacob3468]

Thank you for the information. If i am doing internship before passing osce, do they count that hours ?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Yes they do. But note that it all boils down to the requirements of the province you will be getting licensed in.

[@user-ht7wr2lr4r]

Please are they giving Area of concentration (AOC) on where to read. For the PEBC exam

[@healthcarewithtemi]

PEBC already has a syllabus for the exams on their website.

[@okonkwokossy6900]

I'm at the document evaluation stage now. waiting for acknowledgement of my document. Waiting time I long though.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hi Kossy. Yes, the wait time may seem long. However, have you received the acknowledgement from PEBC that they have received your all the documents and have started the process? If yes, then the process should take 8 weeks although it may longer during peak season especially when exams are going on or results are being released.

[@cindytravislove]

Hello kossy..i am also waiting for the results too,thou i submitted my doc through dhl to pebc in oct

[@okonkwokossy6900]

@@cindytravislove Good luck to you.

[@gaurangchavda5434]

Transcript and good standing certificate is necessary physical sending otherwise only email is accepted?

[@cindytravislove]

@okonkwokossy6900 i have received mine, is yours ready?

[@chideraaniakor6208]

Very insightful video Please how do you prepare for EE Did you study on your own or engaged in some classes

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hello Chidera. Thanks for reaching out. For my EE, i went through a government (specifically Alberta) sponsored preparatory program (Direction for Immigrants). I did this together with a study group with serious minded people.

[@roqeebahrufai2919]

@@healthcarewithtemi Hello Temi, I'm interested in joining such study group. Kindly explain how to join.

[@_pharm.p]

Hi Temi, to bypass the bridging exams you meant in this reply. Does it mean you did your bridging exams in Alberta, and then wrote your jurisprudence exams in Ontario to get your license in Ontario? Please how can you help us with links or groups to join in for past questions and others in preparation for the exams. Thank you for your video it was helpful.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for your question. So, this is a summary for my journey. Because i passed both qualifying exams in one sitting (to the glory of God), i was able to bypass the bridging program criteria and do the PACE assessment in Ontario. To be eligible to bypass bridging program in Ontario, you have to pass MCQ and OSCE at first sitting (this was my category). With this question, i am going to make a video on "how to bypass the bridging programs" between now and march 2023 by God's grace.

[@_pharm.p]

Thank you so much🙏

[@unachukwuconstance1845]

@@healthcarewithtemi Temi thanks for your time. this is very resourceful and informative. as you bypass the bridging program because you passed the two qualifying exams in one sitting. when you moved to Alberta, what was the process like in getting your license to be able to practice there? is it just to write the jurisprudence exam or rather take us through the process of if one gets licensed in one province but decides to practice in another province. thank you in advance

[@115_najiawamiq4]

on time 6:08 you said about peak period for submitting...can you specificy what months are those?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

So, the most busy times in PEBC are exam season: January, June, July, and November. Evaluation submitted at these times may take the entire 8 weeks to be ready. I recommend to submit right after these months.

[@janetolele6333]

Hi, From what you explained I understood that it took a period of like two years to be licensed. Within this period of two years can you get a masters degree and is it advisable to get a masters degree in Canada before starting the process( something health related like health informatics) for someone looking to branch into into pharmacy informatics. And also does having a B. Pharm or Pharm D degree affect the process or your practice. Thank you.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for your question and i apologize for the late response. My advice would be to choose one to execute at a time: either you do the masters degree or your pursue the pharmacy transition. My reason is that schooling in Canada is intense and it may not be effective to do both at the same time. Both goals can still be achieved but do 1 first before the other. If you want to branch into health informatics, just go for that directly and then later on, you can choose to do the exams if you still want to. At least at this point, you are doing it at a more relaxed pace. The minimum to have is a B.pharm to start the process.

[@logananthiniganesan4588]

Hi Dear . Love the confidence u pass through the video. Hope ur doing great. I would like to enquire about the pathway to becoming a pharmacist in Canada. I have completed my Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science in Malaysia and have a keen interest in pursuing a career as a pharmacist in Canada. Will I be eligible to apply for PEBC enrollment?

[@chinweifiora4400]

You would have to evaluate your pharmacy degree with PEBC, write ielts and join the express entry pool. After a successful evaluation you can write the 1sf step called EE.

[@adetokunboprecious7951]

How do you do the internship and bridiging program if you are still in your country

[@deyoung2403]

Thank you very much for the information shared. God bless you. Please I have obtained the NAPRA GATEWAY ID and proceeded to the PEBC for document evaluation. I did payment for the documents evaluation by PEBC but have not received the PEBC ID. Any help please would be appreciated. Thank you.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Is this still the status of the application? Someone went through something similar and he called them; they updated his PEBC ID on his portal after the call. Have you signed into your portal though? They just started using a portal recently

[@deyoung2403]

@@healthcarewithtemi yes please. I emailed the PEBC concerning the PEBC ID but was informed since it is my first time, the number would be sent later. Please a number to call concerning the PEBC ID would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much and God bless you for your support.

[@francisobiefule3206]

​@@deyoung2403 what's the update please?

[@nelsonsamuel3197]

Nice one. But what materials did you use to study

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hi, I talked about it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHS0iHxtipd3msU

[@everythingglorious8568]

Hi Temi, Thank you for the detailed video. I did my Mpharm here in the UK, but I didn't sit my ghpc exams, which means I have not practised in any Pharmacy related capacity. So in terms of applying for the PEBC....I can get a letter to prove that I have good record/standing. However, I have not practised. If I dont have this, can I still apply to for the license? Thanks

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Are you registered in any colleg of Pharmacy?

[@iwuchukwuemmanuella8499]

Thank you for this, Is the IElts academic or general?

[@mehdidj9440]

Well explained ❤ Is it possible to get an admission into a masters pharmacy degree when you have an international pharmd degree ?? I don't mean practicing as a pharmacist but just getting a pharmacy masters in order to do research in pharmaceutical sciences.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for your question. Yes, there are definitely masters programs in the pharmacy field. You just have to check for universities that have school of pharmacies and then search from there.

[@nardpharmacy5899]

Thanks so much for this info, can one be a masters student while pursuing this certification… writing the pebc exams and being in postgraduate school?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Yes, absolutely. However, i must point out that it will require a lot of hard work because the student will be basically studying to achieve two different goals. An easier alternative may be to: 1. Start the PEBC exams from your home country (would advice to do your EE and MCQ there). 2. Come to Canada, pursue your masters and also prepare for your OSCE which is a bit easier to prepare for while pursuing your masters. I hope this helps

[@nardpharmacy5899]

@@healthcarewithtemi thanks so much, I truly appreciate your advice 🙏

[@taiwomuideenjumoh4342]

Good evening, please i sent my application and other certified documents to PEBC as requested after payment of documents evaluation fee. I was also told by my University that my transcript had been emailed to PEBC. All these happened 5weeks ago, but to my surprise, my PEBC portal still remains unchanged, no sign of receiving any document. I wrote to them but they said that PEBC doesn't acknowledge receipt of any document, it takes them minimum of 6weeks to look at documents submitted, after which it will be posted on my wallet if what i sent are enough or i still need to send more. Please, i want to know if you experience the same thing during your documents evaluation period. I also want to submit my express entry application, which province is in need of Pharmacists or i should come in as a Pharmacy assistant. I am a graduate of University of Ibadan. I did my one year compulsory internship with University College Hospital Ibadan. I am currently working with Medplus Pharmacy Abuja as a pharmacist. I have 2.5 years of working experience.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

1. As regards to PEBC: Please call them, this is still the easiest way to hear from them directly. It is possible that yours was received during exam season and that is their busiest time. 2. I won't say there is a specific province that needs pharmacists. You don't have to worry yourself about that, enter the pool first. Also, if you are below 30, you stand a very good chance. You ca. also explore PNP but you have to do the research on which province needs pharmacist.

[@odohemmanuel4928]

Pls what materials do u recommend for both the EE and qualifying exams .thanks

[@healthcarewithtemi]

I discussed it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHS0iHxtipd3msUsi=yahR-a3shQljTdOy

[@varunsharma135]

Which are the books you would recommend to pass these exams, please let me know.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

i definitely will be dropping that soon. Please be on the lookout

[@KhennyOloye]

Hello ma So does it mean that it’s better to finish internship program like for myself here in nigeria, first before starting the step 1 ???

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Yes, that would be my advise. 1. It's gives you some experience 2. You would be registered in PCN register before coming. This will help with your letter of good standing

[@somma-space]

Can one get Canada Visa while in Nigeria using the pharmacist get way and successfully passing the PEBC evaluation

[@anichioma3929]

Hello, can i do my pharm d first in Canada before processing to work as a pharmacist or can I do both simultaneously

[@healthcarewithtemi]

yes and yes. You just have to pick which works best for you but i must mention that doing both of them at the same time can be extremely demanding.

[@gacherumburu9958]

Thanks for the info!

[@thetruthsayer8347]

Can you take the exams first before anything else?

[@wensms]

I’m in Ontario now and do wish to connect with you for study material.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Have you started your exams already?

[@wensms]

@@healthcarewithtemi not yet, but soon

[@talkwithoma1587]

Can one practice in a different Province from the one where they received qualification?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hello. Thanks for your question. Yes, you can. All you have to do is the Jurisprudence exam in new province you want to practice. For example, to bypass the bridging program in Alberta, I got my license in Ontario and then just did jurisprudence exam in Alberta which is where i reside. I hope this was helpful

[@_pharm.p]

Hi Temi, to bypass the bridging exams you meant in this reply. Does it mean the bridging exams you did your bridging exams in Alberta, and then you wrote your jurisprudence exams in Ontario to get your license in Ontario? Please how can you help us with links or groups to join in for past questions and others in preparation for the exams. Thank you for your video it was helpful.

[@chiamakauma]

@@_pharm.p Past questions for PEBC exams are illegal and usually inaccurate. As part of the exams, you have to sign an NDA to never discuss anything peculiar to the exam day or questions with anyone including your fellow exam takers. People have been barred from ever writing PEBC exams or prosecuted for circulating or even merely possessing what they tagged PEBC PQs. So, there are no official PQs for the PEBC exams. As for bypassing the bridging program, both Alberta and Ontario have bridging programs but Ontario is gracious enough to wave the program for any IPG that passes their QEs in the first attempt. So, Temi took advantage of that and went to Ontario to get licensed. She then returned to Alberta and converted as an already practicing pharmacist in Canada. This is because once you’re licensed in any Canadian province, all you need to do to practice in another province is to apply to the provincial pharmacy body and write their jurisprudence exam and then you get fully licensed. I hope this helps.

[@user-bc3hw5wx7l]

Hi i am in Canada on work permit in Ontario just curious to know total cost for exam and till I get license and how much time will it take for whole process?

[@kwatsedianah1292]

She literally said everything in the video

[@hajusumoses5213]

Very insightful video. I loved it. Thanks You said you moved into Canada in 2019 but got licenced in March 2022, How were you surviving during that process of Licensure? Can you please share about the living costs you encountered up to the time of registration?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for your question Moses. To be honest, it wasn't easy because i made the decision not to work so that i could focus on my exams. That does not have to be the case for everyone though! i know lots of people that worked their way through the pharmacy conversion process. As regards living cost, it defers depending on family size and cost of living in the province you reside. I will make another video detailing all the answers to your question more properly.

[@hajusumoses5213]

@@healthcarewithtemi thanks Temi for your quick response. Please alert me when you make the video on the living expenses in Canada for someone who plans to get pharmacy Licensure in Canada

[@EwadaraPro]

This is hard mhen

[@banjokotawakaltu2741]

Thanks for the video ma’am 😊. Is it possible to have one on one conversation with you ma’am

[@abodanoah3361]

This has been by far the most elaborate, and clear description of the steps of this process I have come across. Well done Temi and thanks so much for putting this together. 😊😊😊

[@taiwomuideenjumoh4342]

You said you move to Canada in 2019 and you started the licensure examination from first stage in Canada. Did you move to Canada as a PR holder or for the purpose of licensure examination. And what type of Visa did you apply for. Thank you and God bless you for this wonderful information.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

You are most welcome!!!! So, I came into Canada as a PR holder in 2019 and i obtained to the glory of God via the Federal Skilled Worker program of Express Entry

[@okoyedivine2003]

Hello. So I can apply federal skilled worker program of express entry before as a Nigerian pharmacist even without writing PEBC exam?

[@perisleonce745]

Hey girl can u help me steps as pharmaceutical technician.. N do i need LICENCE from my country

[@mbulleluciano9227]

How many years of work experience is recommended before applying for residency in Canada?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

minimum of 3 years gives you a better chance if using the express entry route.

[@nareshbabu137]

hello madam ..this is naresh babu from india , present im working as a Hospitsl pharmacist in cmc hospital vellore.but now I want become a canada hospital pharmacist from india to canada ...i need your Guidance and your help madam .. please do some ....madam ...i will be looking for you response until....thank you

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Happy to help in whatever way i can. What stage of the process are you in?

[@nareshbabu137]

@@healthcarewithtemi thank Q for responding mam, here I want ask few words mam, I studied in india thier any difficult for exam PEBC..?

[@yaronamonthe2364]

Hi what can i work as when i have only my international pharmacy degree while still in the 2 year process

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Do you mean in Canada?

[@yaronamonthe2364]

Yes in Canada

[@Emereole_Chioma]

Weldoneee ! Can someone run masters and also run the transitioning exams to be a licensed pharmacist

[@healthcarewithtemi]

I honestly believe that you can. This would be my advice. Complete the document evaluation before the masters start. This way, you are ready for the exam. Then, observe how your schedule is for your masters program. If you feel you can manage it, then you just go straight to applying for the exam.

[@adanjan3808]

Hello mam can I send my application and documents by mail rather than post??

[@healthcarewithtemi]

When i did mine back in 2018, i sent it in via courier post. when you say "mail", do you mean email or courier?

[@odeleyecamson8263]

Hello pharm. Did you get in through the express entry visa ??

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Yes I did

[@asoebistyleslatestupdate7796]

Thanks dear. can one get PR as a pharmacist without writing the EE? What step can I stop to apply for PR?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hello. Applying for PR and the pharmacy exams arr 2 separate things. you can go ahead with PR application while you start studying for exams. if you want to know more on pathways to PR status, inhave a playlist on this that gives more insight. kzbin.info/aero/PLR5rqi5Uu57McCYw0bSnNMoSNivTrJgqW

[@asoebistyleslatestupdate7796]

Wow… a hand full of info. Thanks dearie.

[@uzmamunir8968]

Is only a transcript required for documents evaluation ?Because the pebc website mentions the list of documents which should be verified. I just got my transcript from university and applied for degree

[@healthcarewithtemi]

As at when I did mine, a letter of good standing was requested for. You need to get this from the pharmacy body of your country.

[@uzmamunir8968]

@@healthcarewithtemican you please guide me for evaluating exam preparation ?

[@uzmamunir8968]

@@healthcarewithtemiand also tell me how you moved to canada just for exams please mention visa category ?

[@kaycampbell364]

thanks...do you know any agency or how to come as a medical technologist

[@healthcarewithtemi]

No i don't but i can ask around

[@kaycampbell364]

@@healthcarewithtemi ok thanks so much

[@moatazmostafa8780]

Can u tell me from where did u study for EE , mcqs, osce

[@healthcarewithtemi]

i talked about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHS0iHxtipd3msU

[@charlesgaps3332]

Do I need to take the IELTs before starting the process or can I take the IELTS after completing the Evaluation Exams ?

[@nkeiru314]

Take your IELTS first

[@kabiratbwealth9548]

Thank you for the detailed information Temi! Can the qualifying exams be written in Nigeria or is it strictly in Canada..? I know the EE can be done in Lagos. For the PR application, if one doesn't get PR immediately after writing the EE in Nigeria, does it affect the entire process? Or should we get our PR first before commencing the Licensure process?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Thanks for your question Kabirat. so, here is the thing: if you want to also apply for PR, you need to be very strategic in planning. My advice will be to do it alongside your PR application. PR application and PEBC exams are independent of each other, one doesn't affect the other. Let me know if this is clear or you need more specific answers. I have a video coming soon with an immigration advisor on how to fully maximize routes to getting PR in Canada.

[@peteridowu6315]

@@healthcarewithtemi Thanks for this great information. Pls is PEBC evaluation report enough to enter the Express Entry Pool?

[@iyabookeowo]

My daughter is a pharmacologist how can she key in? Thank you

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hello ma, thanks for watching. Does your daughter want to switch to a career as a pharmacist? I don't know too much about the pathways for pharmacologists in Canada

[@murtalaabdullahi371]

hi, I am a Pharmacist from Nigeria (ABU Zaria). Seriously, if I had seen this video some years back I would have been in Canada by now. My question is this: is the qualifying exams and internship done in other country/home country other than Canada. At what stage is someone expected to be in Canada?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

No need for regrets, its way forward now. The only part of the process that can be done outside of Canada is the EE and MCQ exams.

[@nnajilight8008]

​@@healthcarewithtemiok ma ...for osce what visa can we apply here in Nigeria to be able to be present in Canada for osce

[@macauleychris5769]

How to contact pharmacy bringing program alberta

[@healthcarewithtemi]

i don't understand the question

[@Fola26]

Thank you so much for the video There is a section to choose a regulatory authority while doing the pharmagateway enrollment and I saw that the regulatory authorities is for different provinces, which one is best to choose and does this particular regulatory authority have effect on the licensing and registration? If yes what are the effects.

[@healthcarewithtemi]

Hi Fola. Choosing a PRA depends on some factors like scope of practice in that province, time it will take to get license and cost of bridging program if any. The good thing is that no matter what PRA you choose now, you have 1 more chance to change to another PRA. Anything after that will come with a fee. I hope this helps.

[@Fola26]

Thank you so much

[@ajeria0]

Thanks for the video. What Ielts you must do, the academic or general training?

[@healthcarewithtemi]

For the Express entry: General. But when already in Canada and in the process of becoming a pharmacist, then it's Academic.