Washington D.C. – The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) issues a call for applications for pharmacists to serve one of 14 BPS Specialty Councils for a three-year term beginning in January 2026. A minimum of 42 and a maximum of 60 total council positions are available.
(Application Deadline Extended to April 23, 2025 for BCEMP, BCIDP, BCNP, BCNSP, BCPP, and BCTXP)
Prior to submitting the application, carefully review and consider the qualifications, position duties, 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.
Application Deadline and Details
BPS must receive all the following items NO LATER THAN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 by 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
(Application Deadline Extended to April 23, 2025 for BCEMP, BCIDP, BCNP, BCNSP, BCPP, and BCTXP)
- Completed electronic application
- Statement of interest (300 words or less)
- Current resumé or curriculum vitae
Desired Qualifications
The expertise, experience, and practice setting of each applicant are carefully considered to ensure balanced representation within each specialty council. While the specific needs of each council vary from cycle to cycle, applicants from all backgrounds, including those with education, training, or practice experience outside of the United States, are encouraged to apply.
BPS Specialty Councils have identified areas of need, which are outlined below for each specialty. While these needs highlight priority areas, they are not intended to discourage applications from individuals with different areas of expertise. BPS values diverse perspectives and welcomes all qualified individuals to apply.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to four positions: recruiting for a minimum of three BCACPs, and up to one additional BCACP or non-BCACP. Two incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Practice Setting: Community Hospital, Community Pharmacy
- Subspecialty: Pain Management, Women’s Health
Cardiology Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to four positions: recruiting for a minimum of three BCCPs, and up to one additional BCCP or non-BCCP. Three incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Practice Setting: Governmental Healthcare Facility, Hybrid Academic-Community Hospital
- Subspecialty: Transplantation
Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to four positions: recruiting for a minimum of three BCSCPs, and up to one additional BCSCP or non-BCSCP. Two incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Years of Practice Experience: 0-10
- Practice Setting: 503a Compounding Pharmacy, 503b Compounding Pharmacy, Community Hospital
- Subspecialty: Commercial Compounding, Durable Medical Equipment
Critical Care Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to four positions: recruiting for a minimum of two BCCCPs, with up to two additional BCCCPs or non-BCCCPs. Two incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Practice Setting: Children’s Hospital, Governmental Healthcare Facility, Hybrid Academic-Community Hospital
- Subspecialty: Cardiothoracic/Cardiac ICU, Emergency Department, Trauma ICU
Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to one position: BCEMP or non-BCEMP. No incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Years of Practice Experience: 21+
- Practice Setting: Drug Information/Poison Center, Free-Standing Emergency Department
- Subspecialty: Obstetrics, Toxicology
Geriatric Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to four positions: recruiting for a minimum of three BCGPs, and up to one additional BCGP of non-BCGP. Four incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Years of Practice Experience: 0-10
- Practice Setting: Hospice, Long-Term Care Facility, Outpatient/Ambulatory Clinic
- Subspecialty: Cardiology, Home Health/Infusion, Pain Management, Psychiatric/Mental Health
Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to five positions: recruiting for a minimum of three BCIDPs and a maximum of five BCIDPs. One incumbent is eligible for reappointment.)
- Years of Practice Experience: 21+
- Practice Setting: Community Hospital, Children’s Hospital
- Subspecialty: Pediatric Patient Population, Public Health
Nuclear Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to five positions: recruiting for a minimum of four BCNPs, and up to one additional BCNP or non-BCNP. Four incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Years of Practice Experience: 0-11
- Practice Setting: Centralized Nuclear Pharmacy: Independent Pharmacy, Governmental Healthcare Facility
- Subspecialty: Manufacturing
Nutrition Support Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to five positions: recruiting for a minimum of three BCNSPs and a maximum of five BCNSPs. Three incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Geographical Location: Outside of the U.S.
- Practice Setting: Academic Institution, Home/Ambulatory Infusion
- Subspecialty: Enteral Nutrition, Outpatient Parenteral Nutrition
Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to four positions: recruiting for a minimum of three BCOPs, and up to one additional BCOP or non-BCOP. Two incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Practice Setting: Home/Ambulatory Infusion, Oncology Clinic/Office, Specialty Pharmacy
- Subspecialty: Benign Hematology, Cellular Therapies/Stem Cell Transplant, Pain and Palliative Care, Pharmacogenomics
Pediatric Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to four positions: recruiting for a minimum of two BCPPSs and a maximum of four BCPPSs. Four incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Years of Practice Experience: 0-11
- Practice Setting: Community Hospital
Pharmacotherapy Specialty Council (Up to six positions: recruiting for a minimum of five BCPSs, and up to one additional BCPS or non-BCPS. Three incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Years of Practice Experience: 21+
- Practice Setting: Academic Institution
- Subspecialty: Cardiology, Endocrinology/Nephrology
Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to five positions: recruiting for a minimum of three BCPPs and a maximum of five BCPPs. Three incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Practice Setting: Community Hospital
- Subspecialty: Pediatric Patient Population, Neurology, Substance Use, Women’s Health
Solid Organ Transplantation Pharmacy Specialty Council (Up to five positions: recruiting for a minimum of four BCTXP, and up to one additional BCTXP or non-BCTXP. Four incumbents are eligible for reappointment.)
- Years of Practice Experience: 21+
- Practice Setting: Academic Institution, Children’s Hospital
- Subspecialty: Intestines/Abdominal Transplant
Questions can be directed to Sajel Lewis, BPS Senior Manager of Professional Engagement, at slewis@aphanet.org.
About the Board of Pharmacy Specialties
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) was established in 1976 as an autonomous division of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). The mission of BPS is to improve patient care by positioning BPS Board-Certified Pharmacist Specialists as integral members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams, through recognition and promotion of specialized training, knowledge, and skills for pharmacists in the United States and internationally. Board certification is a recognized credential for determining which pharmacists are qualified to contribute at advanced practice levels given the rigorous standards mandated by BPS board certification and recertification. BPS has currently issued more than 62,250 certifications held by pharmacists across 15 specialties.
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