SuccessfulNavigationthroughthe PharmacyResidencyProcess

October11,2008
CreatedbyASHP&APhA
Updatedby:JuneFeliceJohnson,BS, Pharm.D.,FASHP,CDMdiabetes

ProgramOutline
Residencies WhatAreThey? n ASHPMidyearClinicalMeeting(MCM)
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TheResidencyShowcase PersonnelPlacementService(PPS)

ApplicationandInterviewProcess n ResidentMatchingProgram TheMatch n CommunityPharmacyResidencies

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WhatisaResidency?
A12monthadvancededucationandtraining experience,usuallyfrom July1toJune30 n Residentismentoredundertheguidanceofan experiencedpreceptor n Focusondirectpatientcareandpractice management n Providesintensivefocusonenhancingknowledge, skillsandabilities n Stipendandbenefitsprovided
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ResidencyTypes
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PharmacyPractice
Broadscope
Corerotationspluselectiveexperiences Variouspracticeareas

Specialized
Focusedpracticearea Examples:
Druginformation,infectiousdisease,internal medicine,andoncology

Accreditedvs.NonaccreditedResidencies

ThePharmacyPracticeResidency Experience Experience

n Participateindirectpatientcare n Acquireskillsinpracticemanagement
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Teachpractitioners,studentsandotherhealthcare providers Completeaprojectforpresentation/publication

n Focusondruginformationskillsandtechnology
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n Attendanceatprofessionalpharmacymeetings n Electiveopportunities

JumpstartingYourCareer
A oneyearresidency isoftenequatedto 23yearsofexperience inatraditionalpracticesetting

WhyCompleteaResidency?
Advancedtraining n Competitiveadvantageinjobmarket n Networkingopportunities n Careerplanning n Enhanceprofessionalism
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IsaResidencyrightforme?
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AResidentshouldpossess:
Goodcommunicationskills Interestinpatientcare Involvementinprofessionalorganizations/ leadershipexperience Motivation GoalOriented/Selfdirected Academicrecord

ResidencyResources
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ACCPDirectory (www.accp.com)
ListsresidenciesconductedbyACCPmembers

APhAWebsite(www.aphanet.org)
Listscommunityresidencieswithsitedescriptions CommunityPharmacyResidencyLocator

ASHPResidencyDirectory(www.ashp.org)
Listsallresidenciesintheaccreditationpool

Schoolexperientialcoordinator/residencyadvisor n Programexhibitsatstateandnationalmeetings
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Timeline
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SeptemberDecember(SeniorYear)
Researchprograms Attendmeetings/visitexhibits Initiatecontactwithprogramsofinterest Obtainapplications Knowapplicationdeadlines FinalizeyourCV

JanuaryMarch
Submitapplications Visitandinterviewwithprograms Acceptposition

ASHPMidyearClinicalMeeting (MCM):42ndannual
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When:
Sunday,December2Thursday,December6,2008 Mostactivityoccursearlyintheweek Saturdaystaymaydecreaseairfare

Where:
LasVegas,Nevada

RegistrationCost:
StudentASHPmember:$195 StudentNonmember:$240

WhyShouldIAttendtheMCM?
Togatherinformationfromandinteractwith representativesfromvariousresidencyprograms n Tobegininterviewingforaposition
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Residency Fellowship Industry Clinicalpharmacist

Toparticipateinresidencyprogramactivitiessuch astheResidencyShowcaseandPPS n Tonetworkwithotherpharmacystudentsand practitioners

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ResidencyShowcase
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InformationinOct.15thissueofAJHPoronwebsite Interactwithnumerousresidencyprograms
Boothssetuplikeanexhibithall

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Meetwithcurrentresidentsandpreceptors DifferentresidencyprogramsfeaturedeachdayBUTonly exhibitONCE Informalhowever,someprogramswillcollectcurriculum vitaes(CVs),takenotes,and/ordistributeapplication materials Schedule:Monday14pmTuesday811amand14pm

ResidencyShowcase:Details
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GoodPoints

NotsoGoodPoints
Noplacetositsoyou maybestandingawhile Inanexposettingso itcangetverynoisy Lotsofpeoplemaybe talkingtoprogram representativessoyou mayhavetowaitfora turn

Lotsofinformation Nosetinterviewtimes soyoucanshowup andtalkaslongas youwouldlike Noadditionalfeesto participatebecauseit isincludedwithyour registration

ResidencyShowcase
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EVERYONEshouldparticipate!
Evenifyouthinkaresidencyisnotforyou,stop by,takealookaroundandlistentowhatis offeredateachresidencyprograms Alargenumberofstudentswhosuddenly decidedtheyreallywanttodoaresidencywere enticedbyjustacasualinterview

MaximizeYourExperience
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BEPREPARED! Researchtheprogramsyouwishtovisitpriortothe meeting Identifywhatday(s)yourtargetedprogramswillbe exhibitingintheShowcase

ExhibitingresidencyshowcaseprogramsarelistedinOct 15thissueofAJHP,ontheASHPwebsite
http://www.ashp.org/meetings/midyear/exhibitor/showcase.cfm

andintheonsiteprogram
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Bringbusinesscardstoleavewithprogramrepresentatives

MaximizeYourExperience
Prepareabrieflistofquestionsthattargetyour highestprioritiesforaresidencyprogram (rememberthisisnotanindepthinterview!) n Aftertalkingwitheachsite,writeafewnotes aboutittohelpyourememberunique characteristics
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PersonnelPlacementService(PPS)
PPSispartofCareer Pharm,anASHPplacement service n Programthatbringstogetherapplicantsand employersforonsiteinterviews n Typicalpositionsrecruitedfor: Specializedresidencies Communitypharmacyresidencies Fellowships Industrypositions Clinicalpharmacistpositions n Schedule:SundayWednesday7:30amto5:00pm
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PPS:Details
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Usethewebsite(http://pps.ashp.org)to:
Createandpostaresume Searchavailablepositions Gatherinterviewtips Printoutmessageformstouseonsite Takeavirtualtour

Atthemeeting:
Interviewwithprospectiveemployers

PPS:Registration
ONLYavailableonline(withcreditcard) n YouMUSTberegisteredforMidyearClinical Meetingbeforearrivingonsite n Note:IfyouhaveneverpurchasedfromASHP, expecta2hourdelaybetweenthetimeyou purchaseyourregistrationandwhenyoucanlogin topostyourlisting.
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Dontwaittoregisteruntilthelastminute!

PPS:Registration
CATEGORY/DATE CATEGORY/DATE
ADVANCEEARLYBIRD OnorBeforeOctober17
*PostedonthePPSwebsiteand publishedinAdvanceListingsbookmailedtopurchasers

FEE
$55

LATE October18November21
*PostedonthePPSwebsiteand publishedinSupplementalListingsbookavailableonsite

$100

ONSITE

$100

PPS:YourListing
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Dropdownmenusletyouselect:
Jobtitle Preferredpracticearea Preferredpracticelocation Startdate Otherdetailslikeyourspecialskillsandinterests

Identifiedbyuniquemailboxnumber

PPS:YourListing
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Highlightyourtalentsandexperiences
Schoolattended/degreeanticipated Uniquerotationsandclerkships Research Workexperience/Summerinternships Involvementinprofessionalorganizations Leadershipexperience,activities Communityservice

PPS:SampleListing
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COMMUNITYPHARMACYRESIDENCY: Pharm.D.Candidate(UniversityofNorthCarolina atChapelHill May2000).ClinicalClerkships: AdvancedCommunity,AmbulatoryCare, PharmacyEducation.Honorsresearchwithcystic fibrosispatients.Pharmacyinternwith Walmart x 2years.Completedsummerinternshipwith APhA.Professionalmemberships:APhAASP, PhiLambdaSigma,PhiDeltaChi.

PPS:OnlineListings
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SearchfeatureopensOctober18th!
Searchforpositionsbyjobtitle,practicearea, location,salaryandothercriteria

SetupSearchAlerttoreceiveweeklyemails alertingyoutonewlistingsthatmeetyoursearch criteria n Printoutappealinglistingsandcontactnamesto requestinformationorinterviewcancontact aheadtoscheduleatime!

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PPS:ScheduleInterviews
Contactprospectsinadvanceofmeetingvia phoneoremail OR n Contactprospectsatthemeetingviamessage formsinmailboxes n MessageformsavailableonthePPSwebsite
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PPSactivitydiesdownbyWednesdayso

scheduleinterviewsASAP

PPS:InsidetheArea
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Employerinterviewspaces
Tables Booths MiniSuitesorSuites

PPS:InsidetheArea
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Mailboxes,mailboxes,mailboxes
Employersandapplicantsusemailboxesto communicate Leaveyouremployermessageformsintheright box Respondprofessionallytointerestedparties

EmbraceProfessionalism
Dressandactprofessionallyatalltimes(inthe elevator,inarestaurant,etc.) n Sendthankyounotesafterinterviews n Sendrepliestointerestedpartiesevenifnot interviewing n BringcopiesofyourCV n Enjoytheexperienceandmeetasmanypeopleas possible
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EmbraceProfessionalism
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Donottalknegativelyaboutaninterviewor encounterwhileinapublicarea
Remember:pharmacyisasmallworld!

Donotdoanythingthatyouwouldnotwanta potentialemployerorinterviewertosee n Donotgetstressed!

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ResidencyApplicationMaterials
Completedapplication n Coverletter/letterofintent n CurriculumVitae(CV) n Transcript n Lettersofrecommendation *Requiredmaterialsvarybyprogram*
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LetterofIntent
Businessletterformat n Briefpersonalbackground n Professionalgoals,longandshortterm n Reasonsforpursuingaresidencyprogram n Reasonsforinterestinaparticularprogram
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CurriculumVitae(CV)
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Education
Includedatesattendedanddegreesconferred

Workexperience n Clerkshipexperience n Professionalmembership n Leadershipactivities n Communityservice n Honorsandawards n References

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TheInterview
Researchprogrampriortotheinterview n Dressprofessionally n Bringcurriculumvitae(CV) n Beontime! n Becourteous n Again,sendthankyounotestointerviewers afterwards
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QuestionstoExpect
Tellmeaboutyourself n Whatareyourcareergoals? n Whatstrengthsdoyoufeelyoucouldoffertothis position? n Whatareyourweaknesses? n Why areyouinterestedinthisposition?Intheir program? n Possiblequestionsoncurrentpharmacyeventsor situations,perhapsevenclinicalQs!
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QuestionstoAsk
Whattypesofpatientcareactivitiesdoesthe residencysiteoffer? n Whattypesofmanagementactivitiesdoesthe residencyprogramoffer? n Whatkindsofteachingopportunitiesare available? n Isthereflexibilityintheprogramforelective opportunities? n Whatemphasisdoestheresidencyprogramplace ondispensingactivities?
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QuestionstoAsk
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Istheresidencyprogramaccreditedorseeking accreditation? Whatbenefitsdoestheprogramoffer? Stipend,healthbenefits,liabilityinsurance,vacation Doestheprogramprovidepaidtraveltoprofessional meeting(s)? Doestheprogramprovideopportunityforeducational training? Certificatetrainingprograms,etc. Whatistheresidentstypicalschedule?Anyrequired servicecoverage?

ResidentMatchingProgram
Orderlyprocessformatchingresidencyapplicants withacceptableprogramsandformatching residencyprogramswithacceptableapplicants n OnlyforASHPaccreditedoraccreditation pendingpharmacypracticeresidencyprograms, includesPGY1&PGY2residencies
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Optionalforaccreditedcommunitypharmacy residencyprograms
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AdministeredbyNationalMatchingService (NMS) www.natmatch.com/ashprmp

TheMatch:Timeline TheMatch
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November1st Listingofparticipatingprogramsavailableonwebsite November December: Gatherinformationaboutresidencyprogramsyouare interestedin December: AttendASHPMCMandinterviewonsitewithresidency programs Tipsonaskingfacultyforlettersofrecommendation December21st: DeadlineforlettersofcommitmentforPGY2positionsto currentPGY1residents(earlycommitmentprocess)

TheMatch:Timeline TheMatch
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DecemberJanuary:
Applydirectlytoresidencyprograms Beselectiveinthenumberyouapplyto!

January11,2008
DeadlinetoofficiallyregisterfortheMatchAgreement duetoNMS(withfee)thatstatesyouwillacceptany residencypositionlistedonyourRankOrderListandto whichyouarematched

January February:
Interviewonsitewithresidencyprograms

TheMatch:Timeline TheMatch
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February8,2008
InstructionsforsubmittingRankOrderListsand obtainingmatchresultsgiven

February18,2008
RankOrderListsystemopenforuse

March7,2008
FINALDATE:RankOrderListdue!

TheMatch:Timeline TheMatch
Youareplacedintoapositionbasedonthe preferencesinyourlist n Onceyousubmityourlist, youcannotaccepta residencyuntilMatchresultsarereleased n TheMatchisabindingcommitment n March19,2008
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Resultsofmatchreleased
n March19April18,2008:Programdirectors

sendlettersofconfirmationtobesigned

CommunityPharmacyResidency Programs(CPRP)
Pharmacypracticeresidenciesconductedina communitypharmacysetting n 65+programsofferingtrainingat ~125sites n AccreditedasPharmacyPractice(withEmphasis inCommunityCare)residencies
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APhA/ASHPPartnership
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Developandenhanceadvancedpatientcare services
Diabetes,asthma,hypertension,immunization services,otherareas

WhyConsideraCPRP?
Developadvancedpatientcareskills n Gainvaluableexperienceinprogram development,implementation,&evaluation n Learncriticalcomponentsofpracticemanagement includingmarketingandcompensation
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WhyConsideraCPRP?
Practiceininnovativesite(s)involvedinstateof theartactivities n Workundertheguidanceandmentoringof premierpharmacypractitionersonthecutting edgeofpharmacypractice
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WhyConsideraCPRP?
Buildleadershipskills n Build/improveteachingskills n Conductaresidencyproject
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FindingCPRPProgram Descriptions
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APhAResidencyLocator
www.aphanet.org/ResidencyLocator/ ResidencyLocator.asp

ASHPResidencyDirectory
www.ashp.org/pics/rez_dir.gif

CommuniRes Website
www.communires.com

WhereAreTheyNow?
TypesofOpportunities: n Clinicalcarecoordinatorinchain,independent, managedcaresettings n Clinicalcommunityfaculty n Clinicalpracticeinacommunitypharmacy n Clinicalpracticeinambulatorycare n PharmacyManager/Owner n MedicalScienceLiaison Industry

ThinkingBack ThinkingBack
WithouttheexperienceandtrainingIhavegainedthrough myresidencyprogram,Iwouldnotbeabletobedoingthe thingsIdoinmypracticeorservetheprofessionof pharmacy.JudySommersHanson,ClinicalPharmacist TheskillsandperspectivesthatIhavegainedcannotbe duplicatedinanysinglepracticesite.PatrickE.Moss,Director
ofPBMOperations

Theresidencyencompassedabroadarrayoftopics,andI cameoutwellpreparedtotakeanytypeofjobthatinterested me.ReneeAhrens,Asst.Professor,PharmacyPractice

ForMoreInformation ForMoreInformation
APhA:www.aphanet.org Call:1800237APhA AnneBurns:(ext.7522) ASHP:www.ashp.org Call:(301)6573000 JanetTeeters:(ext1263)