Washington, D.C. – The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) opens applications for board-certified pharmacists to apply to the 2023-2025 BPS Ambassador cohort. BPS Board-Certified Pharmacists who are advancing practice in their communities, improving patient care, and educating the next generation of pharmacists are encouraged to apply and submit a three-minute video using this link by June 4, 2023.
BPS will select up to five pharmacist specialists with excellent storytelling skills to highlight the value of BPS Board Certification and the impact it has on their career, whether through improvements in patient care, interprofessional teams, employer perception, professional development, and/or career advancement. BPS recognizes the diversity of the pharmacy profession and wishes to represent these narratives.
The role of BPS Ambassadors is to highlight the value of BPS Board Certification through their unique career experiences. If chosen, pharmacists will participate in a variety of activities shared across BPS communications channels, including but not limited to a video series hosted on the BPS website, leadership blogs, podcasts, panel discussions, and other spokesperson roles. Ambassadors receive media and communications training to further develop and sharpen their storytelling skills as a part of the program.
Pharmacist specialists interested in contributing their unique perspectives on the value of BPS Board Certification are strongly encouraged to apply. A BPS selection committee will review applicants based on background, practice experience, commitment to BPS Board Certification, storytelling ability, and interest level to participate in a range of activities.
Completed applications for the 2023-2025 cohort of ambassadors should be submitted electronically using this link. Applicants must also submit a three-minute video responding to specific questions. Applications will be accepted through June 4, 2023.
Questions can be directed to Alex Jean-Baptiste at ajeanbaptiste@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 57,600 certifications held by pharmacists across 14 specialties.
BPS Media Contact
Alexander Jean-Baptiste
Senior Manager, Social Media & Content Marketing
ajeanbaptiste@aphanet.org
(202) 760-3836
