What must foreign pharmacy graduates submit for certification?

Foreign pharmacy graduates must submit Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certification as part of the process for obtaining licensure in the United States. This certification validates that the foreign pharmacy education meets the required standards equivalent to those of U.S. pharmacy schools. The FPGEC certification process includes passing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) to ensure that graduates possess both the knowledge and language skills necessary for practicing in a U.S. pharmacy setting.

Submitting a report of past pharmacy internships, proof of citizenship, or a diploma in English may be relevant in certain circumstances, but they are not the primary requirements for certification by the FPGEC. The FPGEC certification itself is a crucial step that specifically targets the validation of foreign pharmacy graduates' qualifications and their readiness to practice in the United States.