IPG PROGRAM????
hi everyone!i have read all the posts and also the OCP website but its still confusing whether completing IPG program is MANDATORY to get registered for studentship in ONTARIO, in the website it is stated that for international pharmacy graduates the 32 weeks of studentship include 16 weeks of IPG and 16 weeks of studentship??? IS it MANDATORY now to do IPG??? they said if we have previous work experience an dif we pass MCQ & OSCE then we can go to panel for reduction in studentship hours and i know a friend who has done the same and got exempted from IPG program but now again some people are telling its mandatory now!!! please clear my doubt whether doing ipg is mandatory and what are the chances of getting exemption from panel??? THANK YOU ALL
hi sai
As of Dec 2011 anyone that passes EE and QE at first attempt, they will not have go through IPG program. This will be automatic. From what i read recently on the OCP website, after Dec 2011 anyone who does not pass those exams first time round will have to do IPG.
For now, you still have to go through the panel if you do not want to do IPG. I passed both EE and QE at first attempt and i still have to request exemption from IPG program. I have to submit my portfolio of previous experience to show that i already have the skills and knowledge to start my studentship. Every case is dealt separately and your chances depend on your past experience and the evidence you submit. I spoke to OCP and they guided me on what documents to submit. If i am successful then the studentship is 12 weeks and internship is 16 weeks.
Pass your EE and QE and then ring them for advice.