Episode #62: March 2026 – Uniform MPJE: Iowa’s Next Big Licensure Shift

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This episode discusses the transition from the Iowa MPJE to the Uniform MPJE with insights from NABP representatives.

On this episode of IPA’s What, Why & How podcast, IPA’s Vice President of Professional Affairs, Brian Wall, welcomes Jasmina Bjegovic, PharmD, and Andrew Funk, PharmD, from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to discuss the transition from the Iowa MPJE to the Uniform MPJE. Tune in to learn what stayed the same, what has changed, and how learners can best prepare for this new law exam format. Jasmina Bjegovic serves as the Chief Officer of Examination Services at NABP, overseeing all NABP exams, including the high-stakes NAPLEX and Uniform MPJE. Prior to NABP, Jasmina practiced as a clinical pharmacist at Walgreens for over 20 years. Andrew Funk serves as the Director of Member Relations and Government Affairs at NABP. In this role, he assists NABP’s member boards in providing necessary resources to further their mission of protecting public health. Previously, Andrew served as the Executive Director of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. More information: Uniform MPJE (UMPJE) 101 Background on UMPJE Development 2026 UMPJE Content Outline Supplemental State FAQ IPA NAPLEX-UMPJE Review Course Connect with us on LinkedIn: Jasmina Bjegovic Andrew Funk Brian Wall Iowa…

People in this episode

Guests: Jasmina Bjegovic, Andrew Funk

Topics covered

• Uniform MPJE
• Iowa licensure
• law exam format
• pharmacy education

Keywords

• pharmacy
• licensure shift
• exam preparation

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Products: NAPLEX, Uniform MPJE, IPA NAPLEX-UMPJE Review Course

Books & works: What, Why & How

Places: Iowa

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