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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most asked questions we receive

I decided to postpone my MCQ exam, can I attend the next MCQ Prep Course offered by PharmaSpirit?
Yes,  within the first few weeks of registration you can postpone to the next session.  For example, if you register for MCQ January session and cannot make it, you may carry over your fee to the MCQ July session.    However, you will need to let us know as soon as possible.  If you decided to postpone, you will have two options: 1- you can postpone both live classes as well as video access or 2- you can continue accessing the videos and just postpone your live attendance.  You have ONE FREE re-access to the videos.
Does PharmaSpirit offer discounts?

Yes, we offer a wide variety of discounts.  MCQ participants receive $100 off their course registration when they take the our OSCE prep course and our OSCE participants receive $100 off when they join us for the MCQ prep course. Discounts can only be obtained at the time of registration.  We also offer a 50% off for those who wish to extend their MCQ registration for another 6 months.  This offer is valid within one year of your MCQ registration.  Also we offer discounts for our OSCE participants who wish to register to the Mock exam.  The discounts are endless.  Email us at info@pharmaspirit.com for more details.

When is the course offered?

Our course is offered twice a year, once in January and once in July. Most of our classes are held on the weekend, however, sometimes we may need to hold classes during the week. PharmaSpirit tries to accommodate all its student’s schedule.  We know it’s tough to please everyone, but that does not mean we don’t try. Students can contact their instructor at any time, via email, with any questions and concerns they may have.

Is there a registration deadline?

As long as there is available space in the program, students are welcomed to register up until the course start date.  Enrollment is based on a first-come-first serve basis.

The MCQ prep course begins before my evaluating exam results are out, how can I take the course if I pass my EE?

We have a special offer for those waiting for their evaluating results.  If you pre-register to the course, you can attend the classes for free until your passing results.  Once you pre-register, we will email you details on how to attend.  Payment for the course is made once you receive your passing results. Pre-registration is required for this offer.

What happens after the application has gone through and my fees are paid?

Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive an receipt by email. Please hold on to this receipt.  Also, you will have access to the online materials available to you on the PharmaSpirit website, using the PharmaSpirit username and password that you created at the time of registration.   In addition, your course instructor will be in touch with you via email to introduce him/herself to you, provide you with more details about the course, such as a study schedule and details about shipment of the books.  Once you receive your materials you are welcome to begin the readings immediately.

Can I register to the MCQ course early to begin studying early?

We are aware the many of you would like to start studying early and that time is precious for you, therefore you can register to the MCQ  or OSCE prep course and obtain online materials early.

How do I apply?

Apply on our website by going to the course page to register by credit card.  If you wish to pay by e-transfer, cash or cheque please contact us at info@pharmaspirit.com 

What do I do if I miss classes?

PharmaSpirit does not offer make up classes, but what we do offer is a guarantee that the instructor will be available to answer any question the student has in order to ensure that the student understands the material he/she has already read. This is not a repeat of the class, but only a question/answer period.  Also, we have began recording our live lectures and upload it your course portal.  Please keep in mind, not all lectures will be recorded.

What if I fail the MCQ exam, do you have offer a free re-take course?

Yes. If, after you take our course, God forbids, you fail the MCQ exam, PharmaSpirit offers you one free re-take course, within one year of registration.  You will attend all the lectures online and have access to the online material. You will NOT, receive new materials.  

What is the refund policy?

We have a no refund policy for our OSCE courses.  For our MCQ course, the course fee is non-refundable once you receive your materials.  For those who pay by credit card, materials are accessible immediately.  Those who pay by e-transfer, cheque or cash, once books are printed or videos are accessible your fee is non-refundable. You do have the option to postpone your attendance to the next course session.

Is there any homework?

Students will be expected to complete pre-readings, as outlined in the schedule. Once you register, your instructor will email each student with a course outline that they are expected to follow. Finishing the required work will help you develop the skills you need to pass the qualifying exam with confidence.

Do you have question bank?

Our practice question portal is an ongoing project that is given to the MCQ participants for free at the end of their course.  Questions are constantly being added to the portal. The questions are created to trigger critical thinking and assess application of knowledge using exam-like questions.  Once we complete this project we will make it available to everyone. 

Will I have enough time to get ready for exam?

Yes, if you:

1- Review the lecture material quickly before the session

2- Review your lecture notes after the completion of each topic

3- Do not postpone one week’s work to the next.

If I attend the live sessions, can I switch to the online at any time?

A few designated online spots are available for emergency situations, such as whether or unforeseen circumstances.  Sometimes these designated spots fill up, so we cannot always guarantee them.