Important Dates and Tips Carla Christensen, PharmD Creighton University SPAHP Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Dec 29, 2015
Important Dates and Tips
Carla Christensen, PharmDCreighton University SPAHP
Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Important Dates and Tips
Checklist
Never too early to start preparing!!
Stay on task!!
September Submit residency matching program
application agreement form and fee Start working on CV and cover letters
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October Review directories of programs Request additional information and applications
from programs of interest Register for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
• Select programs to visit at the Residency Showcase
Specialized residencies• Register for PPS
Make necessary travel and housing arrangements
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November Finalize CV November 1, 2006
• Listing of Participating Programs in the Match will be available for access by applicants
Specialized residencies (PYG2)• Use preliminary PPS listing to select residency
programs for possible interviews
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December Attend ASHP MCM Request letters of recommendation
• Enclose any required forms
Complete all paperwork for applications• Order transcripts• Make note of application deadlines
Schedule on-site interviews
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January January 12, 2007
• Recommended deadline for registration for the Match
On-site interviews begin Submit application agreement form to the
National Matching Service
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February Complete interviews
• Narrow choices to programs that best meet your professional/personal needs and goals
February 9, 2007• Instructions for submitting Rank Order Lists and
obtaining Match results will be provided
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March Submit Rank Order Form
• Final date is March 9, 2007• No Rank Order Lists or Agreements accepted
after this date!!
March 21, 2007• Receive “Match” outcome at 12 noon EST
Unmatched residency candidates resubmit applications
• Starting at 12 noon EST
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March 21, 2007 – April 20, 2007 Program directors send letters of confirmation
to matched applicants• Must sign and return letters of confirmation
July Most residencies begin
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Application Process
Be organized!!! Complete applications prior to deadlines
• Allow time for mail to be received• Site will having varying deadlines
– The Match has a deadline too
Letters of Recommendation• Ask early• Provide names, addresses, deadlines, and a copy
of your CV• Be sure they will give you a favorable
recommendation
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Application Process
Best to be early!! Cover letter
• Will need to prepare and send letter of intent or cover letter with application
Transcripts Reply to sites promptly Set up on-site interviews Send handwritten Thank You’s
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Interview Tips
How to stand out from the rest Interview begins with first contact
• Look professional• Act professional• React professional
Be concise and complete• Do not ramble
Let them see you• Your professional/personal goals
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Interview Tips
Be prepared Folder with prepared questions to ask Bring match number with you Research the program and people
• What are the areas of practice and research?
Take time to become familiar with the area/city Determine if you are compatible with them
• They will be doing the same
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Interview Tips
Stay positive!!!• The Pharmacy Professional’s Guide to Resumes,
CV’s, & Interviewing– By Thomas P. Reinders– ISBN: 1-58212-016-1– Purchase through APha
» $25 ($22 for members)» 800-878-0729
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Good Luck!!
Good Luck!!!