I can’t view my certification information in MyBPS. What should I do?
If you haven’t accessed your profile in 90 days you are required to review and update your personal information. After confirming accuracy or making changes, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the orange ‘Save’ button.
You will be returned to the MyBPS portal home page.
When do I pay the annual maintenance fee?
Board-certified pharmacists are required to pay a $125 annual maintenance fee during years 1-6 of their recertification cycle. If a certificant is granted an extension year, they must pay the $125 USD annual certification maintenance fee in year 8 (the extension year).
A payment notification will be sent to each certificant via email annually in May (including in year 1).
What are my annual certification maintenance and recertification fees going towards?
The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) collects fees related to the following: certification applications, maintenance of certification, and recertification applications. These fees support the BPS mission by funding the critical infrastructure and operations necessary to uphold the high standard of pharmacist board certification and ensure that board certification remains a credible, professionally meaningful, and globally recognized credential.
Collected fees support the ongoing development of examination content for each certification program to ensure the relevancy, validity, and defensibility of each BPS Certification. Fees are also used to maintain an office space in Washington, D.C., employ dedicated customer support representatives and staff, and facilitate examination delivery globally. Tools such as the BPS Website, the Find a Board-Certified Pharmacist Database, and the MyBPS platform are maintained through this funding, alongside the engagement of subject matter expert volunteers, specialty council members, professional committees, and the BPS Board of Directors.
Fees support essential legislative and regulatory work that protects and promotes the value of certification. Additionally, collected fees are used to fund the BPS Research Seed Grant and BPS and FIP Foundation Research Grant which support investigator’s research into BPS Board Certification in the U.S. and internationally.
Do I pay an annual fee during my recertification year?
Board certified pharmacists who are due to recertify do not pay the annual maintenance fee in their recertification year. This includes candidates who hold two or more BPS certifications. Instead, pharmacists due to recertify should submit the recertification application and pay the recertification fee.
I have multiple certifications. Do I pay an annual maintenance fee for each specialty?
No, pharmacists holding more than one BPS certification are assessed only one annual fee.
If you delist a credential in a recertification year but wish to maintain other credential(s), you will be assessed the annual certification maintenance fee.
Why isn’t my name on the Board-Certified Pharmacist search?
An individual’s name is removed from the Find a Board-Certified Pharmacist roster if their certification is in withdrawn status.
BPS defines withdrawn status as: the certificant did not meet annual CPE/CPD requirements, did not pay outstanding fees, did not maintain licensure, and/or did not comply with the BPS ethics and professionalism policy, leading to withdrawal of the certification (i.e., inactivated, rescinded). The former credential holder may no longer identify as board certified.
If my certification status is Activity Pending or Suspended, how do I restore it to Active status?
For annual certification maintenance fees: To rectify the situation, please login to your MyBPS account to pay all outstanding annual maintenance fees. Once these fees have been paid, your certification status will appear as “Active” on the board-certified pharmacist search within 72 hours.
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For annual CPE/CPD requirements: To rectify the situation, complete all outstanding CPE/CPD requirements. Once these activities are reflected in your MyBPS profile, your certification status will appear as “Active” on the board-certified pharmacist search within 72 hours.
How do I reinstate my certification after it is withdrawn?
Reinstatement of the certification can only be achieved by successful completion of the entire certification process, including submitting an application, meeting eligibility requirements, paying all applicable fees (including outstanding fees), and successfully passing the certification examination.
How do I change my MyBPS password?
To change your MyBPS password, login to your MyBPS account and click “Change Password” on the left-hand side of the screen.
How do I update my email/phone number/mailing address?
To update your contact information, log in to your MyBPS account and click on “Update Profile” on the left-hand side of the screen.
Please note, changing your email address will not automatically update your Username. To update your username, click “Change Username” on the left-hand side of the homepage of your MyBPS account.
I’ve recently changed my name. How do I update it with BPS?
Logon to your MyBPS account. On the left-hand side of the screen, under “Other Requests”, click “Name Change”. This will bring you to the Name Change Application. Please note, you will need to upload a PDF or JPG of your government issued documentation (driver’s license, passport, etc.) with your updated name listed.
How can my employer verify my BPS certification?
Employers can verify certification by using the Board-Certified Pharmacist Search on the BPS website. All statuses, except withdrawn status, will be displayed on the public-facing roster of board-certified pharmacists, and certificant digital badges. For further information, they can contact BPS directly using the Contact Us form on the BPS website.