In this episode of This Is Why, Dr. Busti breaks down how to focus your BPS exam prep on what truly matters — what is testable. Passing your specialty exam isn’t about memorizing more or guessing what you think should be on the test. It’s about mastering the high-yield, validated concepts that BPS exam committees can legally and reliably score.

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Drawing on 25+ years in pharmacy education and direct experience developing BPS exam review programs, Dr. Busti explains how these exams are built, what makes a topic testable, and why so many candidates waste valuable study time on content that will never appear on the exam.

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You’ll learn how the BPS job analysis process defines scope, what the blueprints really mean, and how to build a purposeful study strategy that focuses on understanding the why behind every question — not just memorizing the what.

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Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard in this content.

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TOC

00:00 – Welcome to This Is Why with Dr. Busti
00:35 – Why most pharmacists fail BPS exams
02:00 – What “testable” really means
04:00 – How BPS exams are developed and validated
06:15 – Understanding job analysis and national scope
08:20 – The truth about new content and unscored questions
10:10 – Why blueprints feel vague (and how to use them)
12:05 – How to study smarter: focus on core, testable concepts
13:45 – Closing thoughts: mastering the “why” to pass on your first try

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