Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist
Issued by
Board of Pharmacy Specialties
The BPS Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist. (BCIDP) program is a credential for pharmacists who have met the eligibility criteria and who in their unique practice specialize in the use of microbiology and pharmacology to develop, implement and monitor drug regimens that incorporate the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials to optimize therapy for patients.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Graduation from a pharmacy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or a program outside the U.S. that qualifies the individual to practice in the jurisdiction
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A current, active license to practice pharmacy in the U.S. or another jurisdiction
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Completion of four (4) years of practice experience post-pharmacist licensure with at least 50% of time spent in infectious diseases pharmacy activities as defined by the ID Pharmacy Content Outline, or a PGY-1 residency plus two (2) additional years of practice experience post-pharmacist licensure with at least 50% of time spent in infectious diseases pharmacy activities as defined by the ID Pharmacy Content Outline, or a specialty PGY-2 residency in ID pharmacy
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Achieving a passing score on the Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Specialty Certification Examination