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Board debates internship hours, approves PTAC design and application process under AB1503
Summary
Board members, schools and students debated reinstating internship hours for pharmacist licensure; the board approved creating a Pharmacy Technician Advisory Committee (PTAC) with an application process and minimum experience guidance while deferring broad internship mandates.
The Licensing Committee and full board devoted significant time to the question of pharmacy practice experience for pharmacist licensure and to implementing AB1503.
Committee members reviewed presentations from pharmacy school and health‑system leaders on ACPE experiential standards, workforce readiness, and the historical 1,500‑hour intern requirement. Some board members (including Jesse Crowley) argued that sustained work experience better prepares new pharmacists; others warned a mandatory 1,500‑hour return would create access and equity problems for students and strain hospital and community placement capacity.
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