Beyond the Counter Podcast

In this special short podcast, Kerolos Saleib, Program Manager, Training with the Canadian Pharmacists Association, covers what pharmacy employers look for when hiring unlicensed IPGs, how to highlight transferable skills and experience, and ways to strengthen your resume and interview approach. You’ll also learn practical strategies for applying strategically, building confidence, and positioning...

The podcast explores how to navigate unexpected change as an IPG balancing the licensure process, family responsibilities, and working in pharmacy settings. These challenges often bring uncertainty and unexpected changes and can leave many IPGs feeling discouraged, behind, or even hopeless. In this episode, Atai Okokon shares strategies for adapting through difficult transitions, and handling unex...

In this episode of Beyond the Counter , Khamoye Williams shares her experience pursuing pharmacy opportunities in rural communities as an International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG). She discusses the advantages of working outside major cities, the professional growth it can offer, and why rural practice is something IPGs should consider while pursuing licensure. From gaining valuable hands-on experienc...

Khamoye Williams and Monica Micheal are back, but this time on the Beyond the Counter Podcast. In this episode, they break down what the MCQ and OSCE truly demand, from strategic preparation to mental resilience on exam day. Tune in for candid insights from two experienced IPGs who have supported and guided hundreds of IPGs. If you’re preparing for these exams, this conversation will sharpen your...

For many IPGs, not passing the EE, PEBC Qualifying Exam, MCQ or OSCE can feel overwhelming. A setback can bring fear, embarrassment, disappointment and self-doubt. But the truth is this: you are not alone. An unsuccessful attempt does not define your future as a pharmacist in Canada. In this episode, I’m joined by someone who understands this journey firsthand: Gagandeep Kaur, an IPG who has navig...

This episode is an especially meaningful one. We’re diving into what it truly takes to integrate into Canadian pharmacy practice without prejudice or personal bias and why equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are far more than buzzwords. They’re practical, everyday tools that shape how we deliver compassionate, effective and patient-centered care. To explore this important topic, we are honoured...

In this episode, meet Atai Okokon, an internationally trained pharmacist who successfully became licensed while balancing family, work, and study. She shares her personal journey, effective study strategies, tips for tackling the PEBC exams and tools that helped her succeed on the first attempt and now inspire other IPGs on their path to licensure.