Pharmacy Internship Licensure

Welcome to the MCPHS resource for pharmacy internship and licensure. It is important to remember that licensure and internship differs by jurisdiction. The United States has a total of 54 jurisdictions (50 states; Washington, D.C.; and U.S. Territories). The Registrar’s Office completes application materials for internship and licensure candidates and assists students in navigating the overall licensing process.

MCPHS requires all students in the professional phase of the Doctor of Pharmacy program to be registered as pharmacy interns in the state of Massachusetts in order to participate in required coursework in our on-campus registered pharmacy practice labs and our MCPHS University sponsored rotations (IPPE/APPE).

BOSTON: Students in the Doctor of Pharmacy, Boston program must have a valid MA intern license by the end of the spring semester in Year 3 (first professional year).
WORCESTER/MANCHESTER: Students in the three-year, accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program, Worcester/Manchester must have a valid MA intern license prior to the start of the Year 1 summer semester.

Contact

For questions on how to submit your intern application to the Registrar’s Office please email the Registrar at registrarsoffice@mcphs.edu.

For questions concerning F1 visas or I-20's forms please email Immigration Services at internationalservices@mcphs.edu.

For questions concerning your rotation(s), please email the Office of Experiential Education at pep@mcphs.edu.

Applying for a Pharmacy Internship

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can I Verify That The Name That Is On File At MCPHS Matches The Information I Included On My Intern/Licensure Application? If The Information Listed Is Inaccurate, How Can I Change My Name In The System?

A student can verify their name by logging on to Self-Service and click on User Options from the left menu and then click User Profile. If the full name (not preferred) that appears in the system is not the same as the name you plan to use on your application, you must submit a Student Information Change form to the Registrar's Office either by mail (MCPHS; c/o Registrar's Office; 170 Longwood Ave; Boston, MA 02115) or in person. Please note that you must provide two forms of documentation supporting your name change, as listed on the Student Information Change form.

How can I verify the status of my licensure form or request?

You may check the status of your form by logging on to Self-Service and clicking on Enrollment Verifications. A list of all pending requests will be shown – the date the Registrar received the request will be listed in the Requested column, and the date it was completed and sent out will be in the Produced column.

Please keep in mind that Self-Service access will expire 180 days after graduation from MCPHS.

I am a registered Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern and would like to register a new preceptor. What do I need to do?

You must complete the Preceptor’s Registration Form with your preceptor. The form should then be submitted to Professional Credentialing Services at the address listed on the form just before or as you begin working with the preceptor.

I have worked with the same preceptor for several months/I have completed a number of internship hours. How do I submit these to the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy?

You must complete the Preceptor’s Affidavit of Internship Hours form with your preceptor. The form should then be submitted to Professional Credentialing Services at the address listed on the form.

How long is my Massachusetts Pharmacy intern licensure valid?

The intern license is valid for 5 years.

I have questions about my school-mandated rotations. To whom should I direct my questions?

Questions regarding rotations are best answered by the Office of Experiential Education at pep@mcphs.edu.