Session recording
PART 1: Decode the PEBC MCQ: Strategy, Stamina & Success (August 16, 2025)
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure and format of the PEBC Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) exam, including the types of questions you can expect, key content areas, and how the exam is scored. This session will also cover effective study strategies tailored to the PEBC blueprint, methods for organizing your study schedule, and time management techniques to maximize performance during the exam. Additionally, you’ll learn practical tips on how to interpret complex questions, eliminate distractors, and select the best possible answer — giving you the confidence to approach even the most challenging scenarios with clarity and focus.
Featured Speaker:
Khamoye Williams BPharm (she/her),
Registered Pharmacist
Mentor, My Purpose Print
With six years of experience as a pharmacist in Jamaica and a recent, successful integration into the Canadian pharmacy system, Khamoye brings a wealth of expertise in patient-centered care and community pharmacy transformation.
Dedicated to fostering collaborative environments and championing innovative approaches, Khamoye strives to elevate pharmaceutical care standards while empowering both patients and peers.
As an International Pharmacy Graduate (IPG), one of Khamoye’s core passions is guiding fellow IPGs through the PEBC licensure process. Drawing from personal experience—facing initial setbacks by failing the Evaluating Exam twice, then going on to pass all required exams, relocate to Canada, and launch a PEBC mentorship business within 11 months—Khamoye offers unique insight, resilience, and an adaptable mindset that inspires others.
Update
Effective May 2026, the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada’s Qualifying Examination blueprint is updated with the following changes for the MCQ:
- 1A: Providing Care – Clinical Care: 50%
- 1B: Providing Care – Distribution: 20%
- 2. Knowledge & Expertise: 11%
- 3. Communication & Collaboration: 4%
- 4. Leadership & Stewardship: 3%
- 5. Professionalism: 12%
These changes reinforce a strong emphasis on clinical care and patient-focused practice, while continuing to assess foundational knowledge, communication, professionalism, and system-level responsibilities.
Candidates preparing for the MCQ exam are strongly encouraged to align their study plans with this updated weighting and competency structure in advance of the May 2026 implementation. Please also refer to this updated blueprint for any changes to the OSCE weighting.
Source:
https://pebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/Qual%20EN/Pharmacist_Qualifying_Exam_Blueprint.pdf