Index
in Get the ResidencyA
ABBYY Business Card Reader, 55
academic society pins, 76
accelerated programs, 13–14
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), 86, 116
advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs), 21, 72, 99, 121, 130, 133, 136
deciding later about, 12–13
as final chance to shine, 10–12
finding dates for, 72–73
selecting, 9–10
track programs, 11–12
Affordable Care Act, 6
algorithm, matching, 122–123
Amato, Mary, 97–105
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), 75, 87
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 16, 75, 130
American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 79
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), 87
Accreditation Standards, 15, 156
CareerPharm® website, 61
Connect, 98
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting (ASHP MCM), 1, 51–52, 69, 131
activities following, 66
evening receptions, 65–66
interviews at, 99
Personnel Placement Services, 21, 35, 42, 51–56, 60–65
poster sessions, 65–66
Residency Showcase, 51–60, 88
upon returning home from, 66
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 79
applicantagreement, 118
eligibility, 116
encouragement for, 163–164
status inquiries, 111
applications, 16–17, 28, 38, 69–70
formal, 70–72
materials submission, 70–71
Authorization to Test (ATT), 137
B
behavior, 100–101
conduct during interview, 103
eye contact, 55, 59, 100
greeting, 100
group interviews, 102
handshake, 100
one-on-one interview, 101
question asking, 101–102
Benavides, Sandra, 1–17, 41–49, 130, 163–164
board certification, 15
Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 15
budgeting, 135, 141
burnout, 148–149, 157
signs of, 157–158
business attire, 54, 76
business cards, 47, 54, 55
C
Caballero, Joshua, 1–17, 19–30, 41–49, 69–81, 130, 163–164
Calm app, 152
CareerPharm® website, 61, 62
car expenses, 134, 141–142
case book, 80
cash reserve, 140, 144
cell phones, 55, 100, 108, 139, 144
turned off for interview, 77
Clauson, Kevin A., 1–17, 41–49, 163–164
confidence, 75, 81, 102, 137
contacts
how to, 42–44
when to, 41–42
contingency plans, 138, 143–144
continuing education (CE)dinners, 12
programs, 13
co-residents, 150–151
cultural awareness, 90
cultural competency, 89–90
cultural diversity, 89–90
cultural humility, 90
curriculum vitae (CV)
acronyms, terms in, 23
APPE roles and responsibilities, 23–24
consistent formatting, 22
cover, folder, 71, 77
development, 7
expanding, 128
font, 22
hard copies, 21, 74
honors, awards, 20, 21, 24
leadership, professional activities, 25
length of, 21
name, contact information, 22
organizational tips, 22–27
paper stock, color, 21
personal statement, 27–28
portable document format (pdf), 22
preparation, 19–20
professional work experience, 24
proofing, 22
publications, 26
reverse chronological order, 23
separate presentations, 25–26
teaching and mentoring, 25
unpublished research or projects, 26–27
updating, reviewing, 20, 74
D
Daniels, Calvin C., 85–94
deadlines and registration, 117–118
Dean’s Award, 24
Dennehy, Cathi, 19–30
depression, 148
difficult experiences, 151, 153
difficult questions, 75, 103, 111
disease states, 80
Disney, Walt, 164
diversity
cultural, 89–90
gender and sexual, 88–89
generational, 87–88
geographical and regional, 87
program composition, 86–87
understanding, 85–86
documenting events in residency, 152–156
E
electives, 9, 11, 43
e-mail, 10
attachments, 46
documenting events in residency, 154–155
follow up, 44–49
how to contact, 42–44
interview thank you, 115
no response, 44–45
personalization, 47–48
Personnel Placement Service communication via, 64
professional, for PhORCAS account, 31–32
proper address, 44
quotations in, 44
response, 45–46, 125
response after interview, 46–47
response of no interest, 49
retaining copies of, 45
sending the wrong information, 46
signoff, 44
spelling, 44
still no response, 45
undelivered, 45
voicemail, 45
when to contact, 41–42
withdrawal from candidacy, 116
wrong information, 46
e-mail follow-up
after interview, 46–47
no response, 44–45
emotional intelligence, 75
emotions, acknowledging, 152
Evernote®, 55
exercise, 152
extracurricular activities, 8, 33–34, 70, 110
eye contact, 55, 59, 100
F
Facebook®, 7–8, 123
facial jewelry, 76
faculty member research involvement, 6–7
fees, PhORCAS, 38
fellowship review, 16
fellowships, 15–16
financial issues, 135, 140–142
first impression, 142–143
folder, 71, 77
follow-up activities, 107–108
after ASHP MCM, 66
applicant status inquiries, 111
difficult questions, 110–111
e-mail, 154–155
further information, 110–111
handwritten note, 108–109
second interview or meeting, 112
thank you response, 43–49
Ford, Henry, 164
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC), 116
formal application, 70–72
fourth professional (P4) year, wrapping up, 134
free time activities, 152
future, planning for, 143
G
Gates, Bill, 164
gender diversity, 88–89
generational diversity, 87–88
geographical diversity, 87
grades/grade point average, 2, 70, 134
to be competitive, 4–5
grammar, proper, 28–29
gratitude, 152
greeting the interviewer, 100
Gross, Benjamin, 31–39, 51–67
group interviews, 102
H
Hall, Deanne L., 115–123
handouts, 80
handshakes, 100
handwritten notes, 108–109, 115, 134
health fairs/screenings, 5, 52, 129
hidden gem residencies, 16
Hobart, Catherine B., 51–67
I
ID number, PhORCAS, 31–32
imposter syndrome, 149
industry fellowship, 16
information sharing, 19, 26
Instagram, 7
insurance
car, 141, 144
health, 6
life, 135, 141
malpractice, 141
interest in specific field, 9
interpersonal skills, 75, 93
interview
arriving on time for, 99
asking questions during, 101–102
behavior in, 100–101
business attire for, 76
conduct during, 103
confidence, interpersonal skills, 75
costs of, 70
finding dates for, 72–73
focus on what you can control in, 81
follow-up, 107–112
group, 102
knowing program and people before, 73–74
one-on-one, 101
on-site patient cases/journal articles, 80–81
at Personnel Placement Services (PPS), 62–65
positive outlook, 76
practice with faculty or preceptors, 75
preparing presentation for, 77–80
preparing to answer expected and tough questions in, 75
projecting confidence, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills in, 75
screening, 98–99
time necessary for, 9–10
updating and reviewing CV and portfolio before, 74
videoconference, 99
what to expect/preparation, 97–98
interview day, 99
introductory pharmacy practice experiences (IPPEs), 9
iPads, 77
J
jewelry, facial, 76
job application, 129
journal articles, 75, 79, 80–81
K
Kappa Psi, 76
Keynote, 78, 80
L
letters of recommendation, 3, 38, 71–72, 81, 127
request packets, 71
LGBTQ diversity, 88–89
licensure, 15, 116, 137–138
LinkedIn, 8, 55, 98
literature evaluations, 80–81
literature search, 79
Lopez, Alicia, 147–160
M
master plan, 133–134
Match, 3, 10
algorithm, 122–123
navigating, 115–119
Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS), use, 31
tentative, 122–123
timeline, 117–118, 133
Match Day, 10, 123, 126, 130, 136
matched. see also not-matchedaligning resources for success, 138–139
bidding farewell, 137
building your positivity bank, 139–140
contingency plans, 143–144
engage in self-reflection, 140
finishing strong, 136
forming a strong support web, 142
licensure process, 137–138
make a financial plan, 140–142
making a good first impression, 142–143
master plan, 133–134
meeting with family and friends, 138
planning for the future, 143
RPD outreach, 138
top 10 items to wrap up P4 year, 134
top 10 steps for ensuring a fresh start, 135
medication for different indication research, 6
mental health concerns, 158–159
Miller, Lindsey N., 147–160
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE), 137
N
Nahata, Milap C., 69–81
National Alliance on Mental Illness, 159
National Library of Medicine, 79
National Matching Service, Inc. (NMS), 32, 115, 130
National Merit Scholarship, 24
negative situations, managing, 151–159
networking, 8, 12, 98
social, 7–8, 56
non-ASHP accredited residencies, 14–15
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), 134
note-taking, 54–55, 63, 77, 102, 103
not-matched. see also matched, 125–126
practical steps to take, 126–127
questions during phase II or post-match, 127–128
nutrition, 152
O
off-site collaboration, 54, 65
onboarding time, 143
one-on-one interviews, 101
on-site patient cases, 80–81
organization officers position, 4–5, 12, 25
P
part-time jobs, 4
passions, exploring your, 9
patient cases, 80–81
PDF files, 22
Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG), 130
peer review process, 79, 129
perseverance, 164
personal statement, 27–30
avoiding cutting and pasting, 28
avoiding too much personal information, 29
brief, 29
general format, 28
professional goals, 29
promoting self, avoiding bragging, 29–30
proper grammar, 28–29
setting yourself apart, 30
value of, 27
Personnel Placement Services (PPS), 21, 42, 51–52, 60–65
advantages of, 61
interview process, 62–65
interview scheduling, 62–63
recruiting at, 60–61
registration for, 61
required badge, 62
tips, 52–56
Pharmacotherapy, 79
pharmacy fraternities, 2, 5, 76
Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS), 16–17, 21
account creation, 31–32
applicant eligibility, 116
application review, 38
application submission, 70–71
educational information, 32
fees, 38
post-Match, 126
using existing account to re-apply, 38
Phi Delta Chi, 76
Phi Lambda Sigma, 76
portfolio, 27, 74
positive outlook, 76, 139–140
postgraduate year-1 (PG-1) residency, 14–15
postgraduate year-2 (PGY-2) residency, 14–15
Post-Match
process, 126
questions about, 127–128
PowerPoint, 78, 80
preparation
action plan, 3–4
for expected and tough questions, 75
first professional year (P1), second professional year (P2), 2
interview, 73–74, 97–98
presentation
practicing, 79, 80–81
preparing for, 77–80
slides, 78, 80
professional activities, 129
professional attire, 76
professional fraternity pins, 76
professional goals, 29
professional network, 8, 98
program composition diversity, 86–87
Q
questions
answering, 103
asked the interviewer, 101–102
preparing for tough, 75
R
rank order
lists, 115, 118, 122
submission, 122
references, 78–79
regional diversity, 87
relocation, 139
residency
addressing mental health concerns in, 158–159
documenting events in, 152–156
handling difficult experiences in, 151, 153
managing negative situations in, 151–159
managing new stressors, burnout, and depression in, 148–149, 157–158
negative experiences and goals for, 156–157
role of support system, 149–151
self-care practices for overall well-being, 151, 152
signs of burnout in, 157–158
strategies to support well-being in, 149–151
Residency Matching Program (RMP)algorithm, 122–123
applicant agreement, 118
applicant eligibility, 116
deadlines and registration, 117–118
navigating, 115–119
Phase I, 117, 121
Phase II, 117, 121
Post-Match, 117
program eligibility, 116
program structure, 117
ranking residency programs, 119–123
violations, 119
residency program directors (RPDs), 1, 41–42
ASHP MCM lectures, 13
handwritten notes to, 108–109
how to contact, 42–44
outreach, 138
residency programs
designation, 37–38
diversity, 86–94
eligibility, 116
ranking, 119–123
structure, 117
types, 14–16
Residency Showcase, 51–52, 56–60, 88
advantages of, 60
no appointments during, 59
strategy for, 57–58
tips, 52–56
resources for success, 138–139
rest, 152
review article, 86, 88
Rey, Jose A., 107–112
Rho Chi, 76
rotations, 9, 11, 14, 58, 149, 153
S
Santibañez, Melissa, 85–94
scholarly activities, 21, 98, 129
screening interview, 98–99
second interview/meeting, 112
self-care for well-being, 151, 152
self-reflection, 140
sexual orientation diversity, 88–89
shadowing, 9
sleep hygiene, 152
slides, 78, 80
social networking, 7–8, 56
specialty areas, 14, 61, 73
spelling, checking, 78
stress management, 148–149, 151
student-preceptor interaction, 11
suits, business, 76
supplemental materials, 37
support system, 149–151
support web, 142
T
tablet computers, 77
talking with others, 152
thank you responses, 115
third professional (P3) year activities, 4, 98
Thompson, Sara A., 147–160
time off for interviews, 10, 38
track programs, 11–12
traditional fellowship, 15
Twitter®, 7–8, 123
V
vacation, 71, 139, 143
videoconference interview, 99
voicemail, 45
W
well-being, self-care for, 151, 152
work-study programs, 4, 6
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