Residency Overview for P2 s and P3 s

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1 Outline Residency Overview for P2 s and P3 s Jennifer Namba, Pharm.D., BCPS October 2014 * 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 Life after graduation * Get a job * More school * Residency training * Fellowship training * Win the lottery and retire Residency vs. Fellowship 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 Fellowship_Programs_and_Career_Tracks_Dr_Joseph_Ma_August_2013.p df Why do a residency? 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 WhydoResidency.aspx 1

2 PGY1 programs * Pharmacy Practice/Acute Care * Ambulatory Care * Community Pharmacy * Managed Care * Pharmacy Practice with Emphasis in PGY2 programs * Ambulatory Care * Cardiology * Critical Care * Drug Information * Geriatric Pharmacy PGY1 vs. PGY2 * Health-System Pharmacy * Administration * Infectious Diseases * Internal Medicine How to build a strong CV UCSD SSPPS website * Instructions: * Student_CV_Instructions.pdf * Template: Student_Curriculum_Vitae_Template.pdf * Sample: Student_Curriculum_Vitae_Sample.pdf * Cover letter: Student_Cover_Letter.pdf * Medication-Use Safety * Nuclear Medicine * Nutrition Support * Oncology * Pain Management and Palliative Care * Pediatric Pharmacy * Pharmacotherapy * Informatics * Psychiatric Pharmacy * Solid Organ Transplant * Transitions of Care * Others. Why talk about this so early? Making yourself a strong candidate starts now! What can I do? Build your CV Develop a strong portfolio Make a good impression Start researching post-grad programs CV Template CV What should go in it? 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 Tips for Success 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 2

3 References Plan ahead A good letter may or may not help you, but a bad letter will hurt you 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! Programs - What to look for? * Good fit * Patient care * Electives * Preceptors * Teaching * Research * Staffing * Number of residents * PGY2 opportunities * Accreditation * Location - keep an open mind! What can the program offer you? * 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 Accreditation Does it matter? * 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 Location be brave! * 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 3

4 Applying The Big Picture * Start researching programs and make a list * Take advantage of SSPPS post-grad resources * * Pay attention to deadlines 4

5 Resources Faculty Advisors * 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 Upcoming Dates * CSHP Seminar * October 30-November 2, 2014 * San Francisco, CA * ASHP Midyear * December 7-11, 2014 * Anaheim, CA Timeline for P4 year July-Aug * Make a list of potential programs * Update and clean-up CV (identify reviewers) * Register for CSHP 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) What happens if you don t match * 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 5

6 Next Steps Questions? * Build/update your CV * Continue networking * Make a potential list of programs * Do your research online * Attend residency showcases * Talk to alumni and preceptors * Start thinking about your letter writers * Make a calendar of application deadlines * Keep an open mind! 6