BCIDP Practice Test

Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Mock Exam

📝 Quiz Guide:

Questions: 30 Clinical Questions.
Time Limit: 45 Minutes.
Passing Score: 70% (21 correct answers).
Content: Therapeutics, Stewardship, PK/PD, & Microbiology.
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BCIDP Exam Guide & Details

Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BPS)

What is the BCIDP? The BCIDP credential validates advanced expertise in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy, antimicrobial stewardship, resistance patterns, HIV/HCV management, and complex PK/PD optimization.

1. BCIDP Exam Format

Total Questions	175 (150 scored + 25 unscored pilot items)
Duration	4 Hours
Mode	Computer-based at Pearson VUE
Exam Windows	Twice per year (Spring & Fall)
Scoring	Scaled 200–800 (Passing Score ~500)

2. Eligibility Requirements

To sit for the exam, you must have a current, unrestricted pharmacist license and meet ONE of the following pathways:

Pathway A (Residency)

PharmD Degree
Completion of PGY-1 Residency AND
PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Residency (ASHP-accredited)

Pathway B (Experience)

PharmD or BPharm degree
4 Years of post-licensure practice experience.
At least 50% of time must be spent in ID activities (Stewardship, Consults, HIV Clinic, etc.).

3. BCIDP Content Outline (Syllabus)

Domain 1: Pathophysiology & Epidemiology (25–35%)

Microbiology Fundamentals

Gram +/- bacteria, Anaerobes
Atypicals, Acid-fast
Viruses, Fungi, Parasites
Resistance (ESBL, KPC, OXA)

Epidemiology & Prevention

Hospital vs Community Acquired
Outbreak investigation
Transmission precautions
Vaccine-preventable diseases

Domain 2: Therapeutics (40–60%)

The most critical domain. Covers diagnosis, management, and PK/PD.

Systemic Infections

Sepsis, Bacteremia
Endocarditis
Bone & Joint (Osteo)
Skin & Soft Tissue

Organ-Specific

Respiratory (CAP/HAP/VAP)
CNS (Meningitis)
GI (C. diff, Hepatitis)
GU (UTI, STI)

Immunocompromised

HIV/AIDS Management
Transplant Infections
Opportunistic (PJP, CMV)
Febrile Neutropenia

Antimicrobials & PK/PD

Mechanisms & Spectrum
PK/PD Optimization (AUC/MIC)
TDM (Vancomycin, Aminoglycosides)
Renal/Obesity Dosing

Domain 3: Stewardship & Systems (10–20%)

Core Skills: Prospective audit & feedback, IV-to-PO, De-escalation.
Regulatory: Joint Commission & CDC Core Elements.
Collaboration: Antibiograms, Restriction policies, Documentation.

Domain 4: Research & Practice (5–15%)

Evidence: Guidelines (IDSA, CDC, HIV), Clinical trials.
Biostatistics: Hazard ratios, Survival curves, Non-inferiority.
Management: Formulary management, MUEs.

4. High-Yield Knowledge Areas

MRSA / Pseudomonas coverage
ESBL & KPC Management
Sepsis & Endocarditis Guidelines
Vancomycin AUC Dosing
HIV/HCV Antivirals
C. diff Treatment Updates
Fungal Infections (Candida/Aspergillus)
Stewardship Metrics