Some wins hit different. Saba Parveen clearing her Intern Pharmacist Oral Exam is definitely one of them. If you’ve been on this journey yourself, you know exactly how much this means. We’re so proud to have been part of it.
In this blog, we highlight the journey of Saba Parveen, whose recent success in clearing the Australian Intern Oral Exam marks a significant step toward becoming a fully registered pharmacist in Australia.
Her Journey at a Glance
| Milestone | Details |
| Qualification | BPharm - JNTU Hyderabad |
| Graduated | 2016 |
| KAPS Exam | Qualified - November 2024 |
| Moved to Australia | Post KAPS |
| Exam Preparation Duration | 6 months |
| Result | Oral Intern Exam - Cleared |
From Hyderabad to Australia
Saba completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy from JNTU Hyderabad in 2016. For years, she carried the dream of practising in Australia. In November 2024, she took a huge step toward it by qualifying the KAPS exam (now OPRA). That’s no small feat. KAPS is tough, and clearing it as an internationally trained pharmacist takes real dedication.
With KAPS done, she went to Australia and shifted her focus entirely to the Intern Pharmacist Exams. No detours, no delays, just a clear goal and the determination to get there.
Six Months, One Goal
Saba spent six focused months preparing for the exams. The oral exam, in particular, tests a lot of people; it’s not just about what you know, it’s about how you perform under pressure. It tests you on:
- Handling real-world clinical scenarios on the spot
- Communicating clearly and confidently
- Applying pharmacy knowledge the way it matters in practice
Saba worked through all of it, stayed consistent, and backed herself when it counted.
How Academically Supported Her
Throughout her six months of preparation, Saba trained with Academically. Here’s what she had access to:
- Mock Oral Exams - pressure-tested practice that closely mirrors the real exam
- 1-on-1 Coaching - personalised sessions focused on her specific gaps
- Study Materials - curated, intern-exam specific resources, nothing unnecessary
- Group Sessions - community-based learning with others on the same path
We don’t just hand students a folder of notes and hope for the best. We stay in it with them, through the tough sessions, the self-doubt, and right up to exam day.
What Saba’s Success Means
A pharmacy degree from 2016. An international qualifying exam. Moving countries. Six months of intense preparation. Saba did all of that and came out the other side with her Oral Intern Exam cleared.
Her story is a reminder that this journey is long, but it’s not impossible. If you’re somewhere in the middle of your own path right now, still prepping, still figuring it out, let this be your sign to keep going.
Congratulations, Saba. This is just the beginning.
Inspired by Saba’s story? Join Academically and get the mock exams, coaching, and community that help you show up on exam day ready to clear it.
