10/9/14 1 Jennifer Namba, Pharm.D., BCPS October 2014 Residency Overview for P2’s and P3’s *Why are we here? *Why do a residency or fellowship? *Types of residencies *How to make yourself a strong candidate *How to select a program *Where to find programs *Timeline *Question and Answer Session Outline *Get a job *More school *Residency training *Fellowship training *Win the lottery and retire Life after graduation Residency *An organized, directed, postgraduate training program in a defined area of pharmacy practice Fellowship *A directed, highly individualized, postgraduate program designed to prepare the participant to become an independent researcher http://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/current/docs/postgrad/ Fellowship_Programs_and_Career_Tracks_Dr_Joseph_Ma_August_2013.p df Residency vs. Fellowship Pros *Explore and define your career interests *Gain more experience *Clinical, admin, research, leadership, specialization *Opportunity to network *Advantage when applying for jobs or promotions “Cons” *Additional 1-2 years of training *Lower salary *Poor quality program or not a good fit for you Why do a residency? http://www.ashp.org/DocLibrary/Residents/Why-Residency-Brochure.aspx http://www.ashp.org/menu/PracticePolicy/ResourceCenters/Residency/PGY1-Residencies/ WhydoResidency.aspx
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Jennifer Namba, Pharm.D., BCPS
October 2014
Residency Overview for P2’s and P3’s
* Why are we here?
* Why do a residency or fellowship?
* Types of residencies
* How to make yourself a strong candidate
* How to select a program
* Where to find programs
* Timeline
* Question and Answer Session
Outline
* Get a job
* More school
* Residency training
* Fellowship training
* Win the lottery and retire
Life after graduation
Residency
* An organized, directed, postgraduate training program in a defined area of pharmacy practice
Fellowship
* A directed, highly individualized, postgraduate program designed to prepare the participant to become an independent researcher
• Educational background • Certifications and licensure • Work experience: Pharmacy or non-pharmacy • Research experience • Advanced/Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences • Teaching experience • Honors and awards • Extracurricular activities (describe your role)
• Professional organization service • Other leadership positions • Community service
• Professional and clinical presentations • Professional memberships/meetings attended • Publications: articles, posters, abstracts, newsletter articles • References
CV – What should go in it?
• Start it now
• Update it regularly
• Quality vs. quantity
• Seek out reviewer(s)
• Absolutely no spelling or grammatical errors!
• Build your references and communicate with them
CV – Tips for Success
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• Pick writers who know you well
• Aim for diversity in letters
• Demonstrate relationships built in the academic, work and clinical settings
• Pharmacy is a small world – start networking now and be on your best behavior!
References – Plan ahead “A good letter may or may not help you,
but a bad letter will hurt you”
* Good fit
* Patient care
* Electives
* Preceptors
* Teaching
* Research
* Staffing
* Number of residents
* PGY2 opportunities
* Accreditation
* Location - keep an open mind!
Programs - What to look for?
* Scope of clinical practice
* Types of rotations * What is required?
* Length
* Acute vs. ambulatory care
* No. and variety of electives
* PGY2 opportunities
* Preceptors * Who are they?
* Accessibility, other responsibilities/preceptees
* Do you get to precept?
What can the program offer you? * Staffing * Required vs. optional
* What do you do?
* How often?
* Teaching * Academic vs. community institution
* Associated with SOP or other residency programs?
* Teaching certificate?
* Research * Track record
* Resources: time, support, etc.
* Accreditation
What can the program offer you?
* What is accreditation? * Programs reviewed and meet certain standards
* Pros * Cannot complete accredited PGY2 program without
doing an accredited PGY1 program (unless you have minimum years of work experience)
* Employer may favor accredited over non-accredited graduate when reviewing applicants
* Non-accredited programs aren’t necessarily bad * E.g., Rady Children’s
Accreditation – Does it matter? * Pros * Broaden your clinical training and network
* Foot in the door in a new place
* It’s only for a year (or two)
* You will become a better pharmacist!
* Diversity = more marketability
Location – be brave!
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* Start researching programs and make a list
* Take advantage of SSPPS post-grad resources
* http://pharmacy.ucsd.edu/current/year04.shtml
* Pay attention to deadlines
Applying – The Big Picture
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* Take initiative to build relationship with your advisors
* Resource for: * CV (reviewing, building content)
* School/work/life balance
* Post-graduate options
* How to be a strong residency candidate
* Ask your questions and see how your advisor can help
Resources – Faculty Advisors
* CSHP Seminar * October 30-November 2, 2014
* San Francisco, CA
* ASHP Midyear * December 7-11, 2014
* Anaheim, CA
Upcoming Dates
July-Aug * Make a list of potential programs * Update and clean-up CV (identify reviewers) * Register for CSHP Seminar: www.cshp.org/seminar
Sept-Oct * Finalize CV * Start identifying letter writers * Prepare for CSHP Seminar * Register for ASHP Midyear: connect.ashp.org/midyear/home * Register for PhORCAS
Timeline for P4 year
November
* Register for the match
* Write letter of intent
* Finalize letter writers * Set up meetings to formally ask for letters
* Prepare packets for letter writers
* Download application forms and start filling them out
* Prepare for ASHP Midyear
* Order transcripts
Timeline for P4 year
December * Attend ASHP Residency Showcase
* Finalize your residency choices
* Finish letter of intent and applications
Jan-Feb * Submit applications
* Schedule interviews
Feb-Mar * Decide which programs to rank
* Submit match rankings (March)
Timeline for P4 year
* Don’t be discouraged or embarrassed!
* Options * Scramble
* Work
* Work and reapply
* Available resources * Office of Student Affairs
* Faculty (advisors)
* Preceptors for resources
* Post-graduate committee members
* More details will be given in P4 year
What happens if you don’t match
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* Build/update your CV
* Continue networking
* Make a potential list of programs * Do your research online
