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Board of Pharmacy Specialties Calls for Applicants for Board Positions

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) has announced that it is seeking applications for three positions on its Board of Directors. This opportunity is open to individuals looking to contribute significantly to the pharmacy profession. The term for the selected directors will be three years, spanning from January 2026 to December 2028.

Open Positions

BPS is currently looking for candidates to fill the following roles:

• - Public Member (1 position available)
• - Pharmacist Members (2 positions available)

Current Board Members Retiring

One public member, Marie E. Michnich, DrPH, will be completing her second term and is ineligible for re-appointment. Additionally, two pharmacist members, Cyrine Haidar, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FASHP and Gary C. Yee, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA, are also completing their second terms and will not be re-appointed.

Application Process

The deadline for submitting applications is set for Monday, September 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT. Applicants must provide:

• - A completed electronic application
• - A Statement of Interest (maximum 300 words) detailing why they wish to serve as a BPS Board Member
• - An updated resume or curriculum vitae

Before applying, interested individuals should thoroughly review the qualifications, position responsibilities, and time commitments necessary for the roles as outlined in the Call for Applications Information Booklet along with other BPS policies available on their website.

Decision Timeline

Candidates will be informed about their application status by the end of November 2025. If selected, their term will begin in the following calendar year—in this instance, January 2026. Newly appointed Board members will attend a virtual meeting in December 2025 and participate in orientation activities early in 2026.

Importance of the BPS

The Board of Pharmacy Specialties was established in 1976 as an independent division of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) with the primary goal of enhancing patient care. BPS promotes specialized training, knowledge, and skills for pharmacists in order to serve effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare teams both in the United States and internationally. As of late 2024, BPS has recognized over 62,250 pharmacist certifications across 15 specialties.

For those interested in applying or seeking more information, inquiries can be directed to Brian Lawson, PharmD, ICE-CCP, the BPS Executive Director, via email. BPS encourages qualified pharmacists dedicated to contributing meaningfully to the pharmacy profession to apply for this vital role.

Conclusion

Joining the BPS Board of Directors is a unique opportunity for pharmacists seeking to make impactful decisions that affect the profession at a high level. Potential candidates are urged to act quickly as the deadline for submitting applications approaches. If you’re passionate about enhancing patient care through pharmacy, consider applying for one of these esteemed positions today!