Are you planning to complete a residency after graduation? You probably know that of the 3933 PGY1 applicants who participated in the ASHP Resident Matching Program in 2013, about 37% did not match with a program.1 As competition among residency applicants continues to increase, it is important for students to know the type of candidates sought by residency programs and learn the steps they can take now to distinguish themselves from the crowd.
Make plans now to attend the informative and interactive program titled “Emerge from the Crowd: How to Become a Standout Residency Candidate.” This unique program is designed to help first-, second-, and third-year pharmacy students maximize their ability to secure a residency position upon graduation.
Students attending this exciting new program will receive more than 10 hours of interactive programming over 2 days. The program will begin on Saturday, April 20, and conclude on Sunday, April 21, running alongside Updates in Therapeutics®: The Ambulatory Care Review and Recertification Course and the Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Review and Recertification Course at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada. Students who have yet to register may do so beginning Friday, April 19, at 7 a.m., at the ACCP Meeting Registration Desk, located in the Tuscany Ballroom Foyer.
Students will learn from experts in the field of clinical pharmacy the steps they can take now to rise above the competition when applying for a residency during their final academic year. Topics include maximizing classroom and experiential education opportunities, gaining valuable work experience, engaging in professional networking, engaging in scholarly activity, writing CVs, and interviewing successfully. Attendees will also have an opportunity to sit down face-to-face with current residents and residency program directors to gain from their perspectives and advice during a special roundtable session.
Questions? Contact us at (913) 492-3311 or e-mail at [email protected].
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. ASHP Resident Matching Program, 2013. Available at www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/. Accessed April 1, 2013.