MPJE NYS Cheat Sheet questions with correct answers

Board Members - Answer No less than 9 Pharmacists licensed for at least 5 years in NYS 2 public representatives - They are selected by the board of regents from the general public, defined as a consumer of pharmacy services (basically anyone), AND- Shall not be, or within the past 5 years of being appointed to the board as a public representative, - Be a licensee or person subject to the supervision of the BOP; or - Have a contractual relationship with a licensee of the BOP, which would constitute more than 2% of a pharmacy business (anyone who has some ownership of a pharmacy) An executive secretary is appointed by the board of regents on the recommendation of the commissioner - They are NOT a part of the board - Their powers and duties are decided by the board of regents Must also be licensed as RPh in NYS for at least 5 years Is the Board a Separate Entity or Under Another Organization/Department? - Answer The BOP falls under the Board of Regents - The Board of Regents oversees the licensing requirements of all professions in NYS Who Chairs the Board? - Answer A chairman and vice-chairman are elected annually by the board of pharmacy members