Pharmacist Specialist Registration

Question 1

What is the composition of the PSAB?

Answer 1

One chairperson from among the members of the Board

At least 6 registered pharmacists

Question 2

Who appoints the members of the PSAB?

Answer 2

Minister

• Chairperson appointed by the Minister from among the members of the board
• At least 6 registered pharmacists appointed by the Minister

Question 3

How long is the term of the PSAB members?

Are they eligible for reappointment?

Answer 3

Term not exceeding 3 years

Eligible for reappointment

Question 4

What happens if a board member dies/resigns/is removed from office?

Answer 4

Minister may appoint a registered pharmacist to fill the vacancy

Question 5

At any Board meeting, how many members must be present to form a quorum?

Answer 5

3 members

Question 6

Explain the role of the chairperson at the Board meeting

Answer 6

Chairperson presides and holds a casting vote in the event there is an equality of votes

Question 7

What if the chairperson is absent from the Board meeting?

Answer 7

Board members present must elect among themselves one Board member to preside at the meeting

Question 8

T/F

The PSAB may appoint committees to assist in its functions

Answer 8

True

The board may appoint one or more committees of suitable members to assist it in carrying out its functions

Question 9

What are the functions of PSAB?

Answer 9

DDACRA

1. DETERMINE qualifications, experience, and other conditions for specialist registration
2. DEFINE specialties in the practice of pharmacy
3. ACCREDIT training programmes to be recognized to qualify for specialists registration
4. CERTIFY persons having qualifications for specialist registration
5. RECOMMEND to Council programmes for CPE of specialists pharmacists
6. ADVISE Council on matter related to specialists registration

Question 10

What are the specialties in the practice of pharmacy?

Answer 10

Oncology
Cardiology
Pediatric*
Geriatric
Psychiatric
Infectious disease
Critical Care*

*newly added in 2020 and 2019 respectively

Question 11

What are the 5 requirements for eligibility for specialist registration?

Answer 11

1. Fully registered pharmacist holding valid PC and currently practising in Singapore
2. Additional postgraduate qualification recognized by PSAB (e.g., PharmD)
3. Knowledge in specialized branch of pharmacy (valid specialty certification via board exam 6h recognized by PSAB)
4. Full-time residency training 2 years (1 year broad-based in pharmacotherapy - PGY1/R1, 1 year specialty - PGY2/R2)
5. Accumulated 1 year specialty practice experience in the 3 years preceding application

Question 12

All 7 specialties recognize the Board certification in ______ Pharmacy

Which 2 specialties recognize the Pharmacotherapy with Added Qualifications certification?

Answer 12

1. Cardiology
2. Infectious disease

Question 13

How many national pharmacy residency programs are available in total?

Answer 13

8

• 1 broad based
• 7 specialties

Question 14

Describe the process for specialist registration

Answer 14

• Pharmacist submits application form with all required documents to PSAB, then SPC
• PSAB issues a CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY for specialist registration (specialist accreditation)
• SPC registers the applicant in the Register of Specialists and issues a SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION in that branch of pharmacy (specialist registration) and PC