From BPharm to Canadian pharmacist: Mansi, a small community Pharmacy Assistant, talks about the PEBC process

Crossing Borders: Helping newcomers to Canada navigate careers in health care

Mansi Kasundra, a full-time #pharmacyassistant at Mallorytown Pharmacy and Health Centre, shares her journey of pursuing licensure in Canada as a pharmacy professional. She talks about her passion for medication and her desire to provide healthcare services. Mansi highlights the challenges and rewards of working in a small community pharmacy and the impact she has on the local community. She also discusses the importance of networking in the field. Mansi provides valuable insights into the process of #licensure and offers recommendations for students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy in Canada. Mansi provides a comprehensive overview of the process for internationally educated pharmacists to become licensed in Canada. She discusses the documentation required, including degree, licensure, certified copy of identity, and transcript. She explains who can certify the documents and emphasizes the importance of submitting a passport for identification. Mansi also shares insights into the PEBC evaluating exam, highlighting the need for patience and the importance of practical knowledge. She discusses the cost of the exams and the option of taking a bridging program if needed. Mansi concludes with advice for internationally educated pharmacists and offers her contact information for further assistance.