A pharmacist intern is a person who is:
(a) Currently certified by the board to engage in the practice of pharmacy under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and who satisfactorily progresses toward meeting the requirements for licensure as a pharmacist;
(b) A graduate of an approved college or school of pharmacy or a graduate who has established educational equivalency by obtaining a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate, who is currently licensed by the board for the purpose of obtaining practical experience as a requirement for licensure as a pharmacist;
(c) A qualified applicant awaiting examination for licensure as a pharmacist or the results of an examination for licensure as a pharmacist; or
(d) An individual participating in a residency or fellowship program approved by the board for internship credit.
Individuals seeking to be registered as a pharmacist intern should proceed to the Licensure Gateway and complete the application for pharmacist intern.
1) Complete the pharmacist intern application via Licensure Gateway. Required documentation includes 1. Proof of acceptance or graduation by a college or school of pharmacy approved by the board OR a copy of your FPGEC certifcate for foreign graduates and 2. A payment of $25 paid online or by check payable to the "Kentucky State Treasure."
2) Preceptor Affidavit must be submitted within ten (10) days from beginning of internship via Licensure Gateway. Preceptor Affidavit must be resubmitted within ten (10) days if there is a change in preceptor. Note: This step is for interns completing hours in addition to their academic experience.
3) Submit intern hours to the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. Intern hours will not be accepted if the Preceptor Affidavit is not on file. Note: This step is for interns completing hours in addition to their academic experience.
4) Academic Experience Affidavit will be submited by college or school of pharmacy upon graduation.
5) If applying for an intern registration after graduating from a college or school of pharmacy, or if do not have your Letter of Acceptance for any other reason, we will accept the following alternative documentation: an official school or college of pharmacy transcript; an offical letter from your college or school of pharmacy documenting enrollment; or proof of graduation from a college of pharmacy complete with the University’s official seal.
Academic Experience Affidavit.pdf
Note: A pharmacist intern will be issued a registration identification badge; The Pharmacist intern shall carry the badge when on duty and show it upon request to a member of the board or its authorized agent. The intern badges will no longer be mailed by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy and must be printed via the Licensing Gateway Portal.
Pursuant to KRS 315.050(5), intern certificates are valid for six (6) years from date of issuance. Intern registrations are not renewable. A new intern application will be required beyond 6 years.
The Board requires notification of name changes within thirty (30) days. All name changes must be completed via Licensing Gateway and must be supported with at least one of the following: a marriage certificate, a divorce decree, or an official court document authorizing the name change.
A pharmacist intern shall notify the board within thirty (30) days of any charge of a felony; a violation of drug laws; or a violation of alcohol laws.