Important Dates and Tips

Carla Christensen, PharmDCreighton University SPAHP

Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Medical Center

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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!!!