Important Dates and Tips

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Important Dates and Tips

• Carla Christensen, PharmD
• Creighton 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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Checklist

• 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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Checklist

• 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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Checklist

• 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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Checklist

• 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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Checklist

• 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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Checklist

• 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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Checklist

• 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 Yous

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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 Professionals Guide to Resumes,
  CVs, 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!!!