Are you planning to complete a residency after graduation? You probably know that, of the 3277 PGY1 applicants who participated in the ASHP Resident Matching Program in 2011, about 40% did not match with a program.1 As competition among residency applicants continues to increase, students should know the type of candidates residency programs look for and learn the steps they can take now to distinguish themselves from the crowd.
Make plans now to join ACCP in Reno this April for an 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 12 hours of interactive programming over 2 days. The program will begin on Saturday, April 28, and conclude on Sunday, April 29, running alongside the Updates in Therapeutics®: The Ambulatory Care Review and Recertification Course and Pharmacotherapy Preparatory Review and Recertification Course at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada.
Students will learn from experts in the field of clinical pharmacy about the steps that they can take now to rise above the competition when applying for a residency during their final academic year. Topics include the following: developing leadership skills, gaining valuable work and experiential opportunities, participating in professional networking, engaging in scholarly activity, composing an impressive CV, and achieving academic success. Attendees will also have the 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.
Registration opens January 9, 2012. Check for updates at www.accp.com/stunet.
Reference:
1American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. ASHP Resident Matching Program, 2011. Available at www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/. Accessed November 14, 2011.