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Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCGP) Examination
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About this exam
The Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCGP) Examination is a Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification exam for pharmacists who provide medication-related care to older adults. BCGP certification recognizes specialized knowledge in geriatric pharmacy; it is not an entry-level pharmacy license. Candidates may include pharmacists in community, hospital, long-term care, ambulatory, and other practice settings. Eligibility depends on meeting BPS requirements for pharmacist licensure and relevant education or practice experience, so review the current BPS candidate materials before applying.
BCGP exam preparation calls for more than memorizing drug facts. Review geriatric pharmacotherapy and age-related changes in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination, along with medication review, polypharmacy, deprescribing, and medication optimization. Be ready to assess potentially inappropriate medications, including use of the Beers Criteria, in the context of an individual patient’s goals, conditions, and risks. Build a study plan around the current BPS content outline, use case-based questions to test clinical reasoning, and revisit explanations for any missed concepts.
How to prepare for the BCGP Examination
- Download the current BPS BCGP candidate guide and content outline, then organize your study schedule around its knowledge areas and eligibility guidance.
- Review geriatric pharmacotherapy, age-related pharmacokinetics, medication review, polypharmacy, deprescribing, and the Beers Criteria; practice applying these topics to patient cases.
- Use timed multiple-choice practice periodically, review the reasoning behind both correct and incorrect answers, and reserve time to revisit weaker content areas.
FAQ
Who is eligible to take the BCGP Examination?
The exam is intended for pharmacists seeking BPS certification in geriatric pharmacy. BPS sets eligibility requirements involving pharmacist licensure and qualifying education or practice experience; pathways and documentation requirements can change, so check the current BPS candidate guide before applying.
What is the format of the BCGP Examination?
The BCGP Examination is a computer-based certification exam with multiple-choice questions. For current details about the exam structure, timing, testing arrangements, and policies, consult the official BPS materials for your examination cycle.
What subjects should I study for the BCGP Examination?
Focus on the current BPS content outline. Core preparation areas include geriatric pharmacotherapy, age-related pharmacokinetics, medication review and polypharmacy, deprescribing and medication optimization, and potentially inappropriate medications such as those addressed by the Beers Criteria.