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Opt For Raft - Acphs - October 2013
Opt For Raft - Acphs - October 2013
ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT)prepared bytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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Thecontentandsuggestionscontainedwithinthispresentationhave beenresearchedandpreparedbymembersoftheGenzyme/MCPHS UniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam.Thecontentexpressed withinthispresentationisbasedonthepersonalexperiencesofthe team,andisnotmeanttorepresentallexperiencesoropinionsbyall programs.Referencesareprovidedtoallcontentfromoutsidesources wherepossible.
Thispresentationisforguidanceandinformationalpurposes.Applying thecontentdoesnotguaranteearesidencyorfellowshipposition.
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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Wheredo yousee yourselfin fiveyears?
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PharmacyCareerPaths
Academia Community (Retail) Institutional Ambulatory Care Industry Consulting/Other
Chainstaff Management Compounding Independent Corporate ClinicalSpecialist HealthCenter Staff HomeHealthCare Management
ContractResearch Organization Medical Communications MedicalInformation Pharmacovigilance MedicalScience Liaison Researchand Development RegulatoryAffairs
Government (Federal) MailService ManagedCare NuclearPharmacy Benefits Management LongTermCare Association management
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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Thepurposeofaresidencyistofurtherprepareapharmacistfor practice
Trainingprovidesexperienceworkingwithawiderangeofpatientsandthe followingadvantages:
Acompetitiveadvantageinthejobmarket Networkingopportunities Careerplanning/Professionalvision Morespecializedclinicalknowledge
Experienceisacquiredthroughonthejobtrainingaswellasaresidency project
Forexample:Completingtheprojectrequiresformulatingaquestion,creatinga studydesign,conductingaliteraturesearch,determiningfeasibilityandvalue, conductingtheactualstudy,interpretingthestudydata,andpresentingtheresults
Projectandfinalresultsarepresentedataregionalresidencyconference
Source: http://www.ashp.org/rtp
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Completed post graduation Highly competitive application process 1 2+year programs
TraditionalPharmacyFellowships Independently worktobecomeaprimaryinvestigator(CV Outcomes,CriticalCare,etc.) PostPharmDIndustryFellowships Developaskill settoworkinindustry(ClinicalResearch,Medical Affairs,RegulatoryAffairs,Marketing,etc.) Programsoftenhaveasignificantteaching component
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ClinicalPharmacologyResearch ClinicalResearch MedicalInformation Pharmacovigilance MedicalAffairs MedicationSafety RegulatoryAffairs
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Structured learninggaininggeneral knowledgeofclinicalpharmacy practiceorotherspecialtyareas Direct Clinicalsetting;inpatient, outpatient,administration, managedcare,etc. PGY1(General) =1year PGY2(Specialty)=1year ClinicalPharmacistorAcademia
Focusedlearning in specific functional programs (i.e.Medical Affairs,ClinicalResearch) Indirect,broader scale Corporatesetting 12years PharmaceuticalIndustry or Academia
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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ProfessionalYears13:Lookforopportunitiesthatwillsetyouapart
Internships/Shadowing Researchopportunities Speaktoindividualsaboutprograms Workhard Network
Makesureatleast2 3professors,supervisors,ormentorsgettoknowyouduring school(Employersmaycarehowlongreferenceshaveknownyou) Connectwithpharmacistswhoworkinthefieldyoureinterestedin learnhow theygottowheretheyare,positiveandnegativeaspectsoftheirjobs,etc. Makeagoodfirstimpression
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Contentultimatelydependsonyou ProjectsandAssignmentsyouareproudof
FinalProjectPresentationsforCourses HandoutsCreatedforRotations SpeechesmadeorDemonstrationsofLeadership
SelectItemsthatgivelifetoyourCV
IncludeitemslistedonyourCV
SelectItemsthatwoulddemonstratepotentialcontentinyour recommendationletters
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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ForEmployers
Evaluatethecandidateswriting skillsandattentiontodetail Evaluatethecandidatesinterest intheprogram/position Evaluatethecandidatesfit withintheorganization Decidewhetherornotthe candidatewillbeofferedan interview
ForCandidates
Indicateinterestintheprogram youreapplyingfor Expanduponthecontentsofthe CV Showemployerstheperson behindtheCVandtranscripts Statecareergoals/objectivesand howtheymayalignwith programofinterest
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Effort
Shouldshowthatthecandidatetookthetimetoevaluatehis/herinterests andskillsrelativetotherequirementsoftheposition Shouldfollowtheproperformatforabusinessletterandcontainnotypos, spellingmistakes,orgrammaticalerrors
Fit
Arethecandidatesskillsandgoalsinlinewiththerequirementsandgoalsof theprogram?
Personality
Doesitcomeacrossintheletter? Wouldthecandidateworkwellwithothersinthecompanyand/or department?
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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CurriculumVitae(CV) Directedtowardthepositionyouareapplyingforandshouldcontain relevantinformationonly
Leaveoffthatsummerlifeguardjobfrom2002
Maycontainanobjectivestatementtomakeyourintentionsclear Providesasnapshotofpublished/presentedworkyouhavedone
Beknowledgeableofthisinformation,itsfairgameforinterviewquestions
Preferredoverresumeforpostgraduatetrainingpositions
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Header(firstpageonly) Name,address,phonenumber,email Phone#youcanactuallybereachedat(vshome#) Schoolemailaddressorsomethingprofessional HigherEducation
Awards
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Singlecoursescompletedvsdegreescompleted
Ifyoucompletedanondegreecoursethatsrelevanttoaspecific requirementfortheposition,doincludeit! Yourcommunitycookingclasscanprobablybeleftout
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PROOFREAD!!! Havesomeoneelseproofread,too! Dontuseinappropriateabbreviations.Whenindoubt,spellitout! Druglit.anal.shouldbeDrugliteratureanalysis Checkyourspelling! Concider,december,thsi,oppertunity,websit,dicovering LengthofCV Morethanonepageisokay!Thisisamorecomprehensivesnapshotofyour professionalbackground Appearance Heavierwatermarkedpaperofanappropriatecolor Singlesidedprinting,blackandwhiteonly Sticktoonefont NumberofCopies 3copiesperinterviewtobeonthesafeside
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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WhotoContact WhentoContact
Earlyandoften Consistentperiodic contact Refertoprogram brochure Trytospeakwitha fellow/residentinyour programofinterest
Emailetiquette/Social Networking
Formallanguage partyanimal@hotmail.comis notappropriate UpdatePrivacySettings Avoidinappropriatestatus updates
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FirstImpressionsAreImportant
Dressprofessionally Beontime Becourteousandfriendlywiththeothercandidates
BePreparedforMultipleInterviews
Getenoughsleep BringasufficientamountofCVsandbusinesscards
KnowyourStrengthsandWeaknesses
Youwillbeaskedtoprovideexamples
Doyourhomework
Knowtheprogramandcompany Companyportfolio,mission,values Currentevents Preparegoodquestionstoaskinterviewers
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Knowyourresume/CV
Journalclubs,presentations, etc.
BusinessCards Thankyoucards
Shorttermandlongterm goals
5yearplan
ClinicalQuestions
Residencies
AskRelevantQuestions
Professionalbackground Academiccomponents Costofliving
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Personalityfit
Askfollowupquestions
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Thisstyleisgrowinginpopularity Givesemployersinsightintothecandidatesdecisionmaking,abilityto workwithothers,andcommunicationskills Employersmayormaynotelaborateonthepreferredanswerformat knowingtheelementsofagoodansweraheadoftimecanhelpyou prepare
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LISTENtothequestionasitsbeingasked.Itsappropriatetotakeafew momentstothinkaboutitandformulateyouranswer.Answerthe questiontheyactually askedyou otherwiseyouwillcomeoffas rehearsed! Tellingthecompletestorywillmakeyoustandoutasagood communicator ConsiderusingtheSTARmethodtoformulateyouranswer
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DescribetheSituation,project,orissue
Whathappenedandhowdoesitrelatetothequestionyouhavebeenasked?
DescribetheTasks involved
Whatwasyourfirstreaction? Didyouconsiderseveraloptionswhilecomingtoadecision?Whatwerethey andwhydidyouchoosetheoptionyouchose?
DescribetheActions youtook
Reviewyournotesfrominterpersonalcommunicationclasses.Manyofthese questionsareabouthowyouhandleconflict
DescribetheResults ofyourdecision/action
Goingback,wouldyouhavedoneanythingdifferently?(besttoprepare thoughtsonthisoneaheadoftime)
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Describeahighpressuresituationyouhadtohandleatwork.Tellmewhathappened,whowasinvolved,andwhatyoudidin termsofproblemsolving. Peopledifferintheirpreferenceforjobsthathavewelllaidouttasksandresponsibilitiesoronesinwhichworkchanges frequently.Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouweresuccessfulindealingwithanunstructuredworkenvironment Manysituationsatworkwillrequirefastthinkingandspeedinmakingdecisions.Givemeanexampleofasituationinwhichyou wereespeciallyskillfulinmakingadecisionquickly. Whattypesofexperiencehaveyouhadintalkingwithcustomersorclients?Specifically,tellmeaboutatimewhenyouhadto communicateunderdifficultcircumstances. Somesituationsrequireustoexpressideas/opinionsinaverytacticalandcarefulway.Tellmeaboutatimewhenyouwere successfulwiththisparticularskill. Thewordcommunicationmeansdifferentthingstodifferentpersonsatdifferenttimes.Tellmewhatthiswordmeanstoyouby givingmeanexampleofatimewhenyouwereabletobewarmandamiableasacommunicator. Attimes,weareallrequiredtodealwithdifficultpeople.Anevenmoredemandingfactoristobeofservicetoadifficult person. Whenhaveyoubeensuccessfulwiththistypeofsituationatwork? Havingagoodsolutionforaproblemoftenentailsmorethanjustbeingintelligent.Often,exerciseofgoodjudgmentisneededto complementlogicinchoosingapracticalsolution.Describewhenyouusedgoodjudgmentinsolvingaproblem. Tellmeaboutatimewhenyoushowedhighenthusiasmandenergyinordertocreatepositivemotivationinothers.Givea specificexample. Gettingthejobdonemaynecessitateunusualpersistenceordedicationtoresultsespeciallywhenfacedwithobstaclesor distractions.Tellmemoreaboutatimeinwhichyouwereabletobeverypersistenttoreachgoals.Bespecific.
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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Midyear
ResidencyShowcase
Gianthallwithnumerousinformationalbooths Oftengroupconversationswithmanyquestionsfor residents/programdirectors MoreinformalsettingthanPPS
PersonnelPlacementServices(PPS)
Gianthallwithinformationalandcurtainedboothsfor privateinterviewing Mainlyutilizedbyprogramshaving1:1interviews duringMidyear Moreformalsettingthantheresidencyshowcase
TIPSwhenattendingtheResidencyShowcaseand/orPPS
Planandprioritizeinteractions
Maps Speakwithprogramsofhighinterestfirst Stopbyadditionalprograms Wardrobemalfunctionsandinappropriateattire Bringinglarge/toomanyitemsinwithyou
Avoid
TurnOFFcellphone
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InterviewSignificanceatMidyear
Residency
Majorityofinterviewoccursonsite PersonnelPlacementServices(PPS): informationalinterviewsareavailableforsome programs(signupearly) PGY2residencyapplicantsshouldinterviewat PPS InterviewingatPPSmaynotbenecessaryfor mostPGY1
Fellowship
InitialinterviewsoccuratPPS(somecompanies haverounds) Invitationonlyreceptionsandsponsored dinnersmaybeofferedasacontinuationofthe interview Onsiteinterviewisacallback InterviewingatPPSisnotrequired,buta majorityoffellowshipinterviewsareconducted here
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PreMidyear
Residency SignupforTheMatch Createlistofprogramsto visitatshowcase Thinkaboutspecific programcharacteristics youdesire Remember the showcaseismeanttobe informational PPSisnotamandatory process
Midyear
Residency Beefficientatthe showcase Mapoutboothsyou wanttovisitaheadof time Takenotesafteryour interactions!
PostMidyear
Residency Finalizelistandstart applicationprocess Onsiteinterviewsusually occurlateJanuary throughearlyMarch MatchDayisinMarch
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ReserveyourhotelASAPas closetotheconference locationaspossible
MidyearRegistration beginsinearlyJuly
http://www.ashp.org/menu/Meetings/ MidyearClinicalMeeting.aspx
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BegincreatingCVmonthsinadvancesoitcanbereviewed Print23copiesofCVperprojectedinterview
Bringadditionalcopies
PPSopenfrom7:30m5:30pmstartingSunday,Dec8th
InterviewsSun Wed(Dec8th 12th)
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Applicationprocess
Onlineportal Emailaddress
Interviews
SomebeginSaturday(12/7)beforePPSstarts Signupsarefirstcomefirstservebasis Someprograms/companieshaverounds
Receptions
Heldintheeveningbyinviteonly
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Youareexpectedtoaskquestions ifyoudonthaveanythingtoask, youmayappeardisinterested
Ifyouknowthebrochureandcompany/hospitalwebsiteinsideandout,ask questionsaboutwhatitsliketobeintheprogramorworkatthe company/hospital/pharmacy Makesuretheanswerstoquestionsyouaskarenotsittingrightinfrontof you(i.e.howlongistheprogram)
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Whatmakesyourprogramuniqueorsuccessful? Whatisthevisionforthedepartment/program? Havetherebeenanysignificantchangesintheprogramthisyear?Arethereany changesplannedfornextyear? Howdoexpectationschangeforastudentonrotationtoaresident/fellowon rotation? Tellmeaboutaprojectacurrentresident/fellowisworkingon. Howflexiblearerotationschedules?CanIchangerotationsthathavebeen scheduledinthespring? Howeasyisittogetadesiredelectiverotation? Howareresidents/fellowsevaluatedduringtheprogram? Whatdoyouhopeyourresidents/fellowswillaccomplishbytheendoftheir programs? Whataresomeoftheformerresidents/fellowsdoingnow?
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Describeagooddayandabadday. Haveyouhadanyproblemsworkingwiththedirector? Whatwouldyouchangeaboutthisdepartment? Whatarethebestandworstthingsaboutthisinstitution/company? Areyoursuggestionstakenseriously? Howmuchimpactdoyouhaveondecisions? Areyouaskedforinput? Haveyouhadtheopportunitytogivelecturestopharmacystudents?How many? Haveyouhadtheopportunitytowriteorpublish(reviewarticles,hospital newsletterarticles,casereports)? Howaccessibleisthelibrary?
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Whendoyoutypicallystartinterviewingforresidencycandidates? Howmanyresidentsdoyouaccepteachyear? Whatarethecomponentsofyourapplication? Whatisatypicalweeklikeforoneofyourresidents? WillIhaveotherresidentstoworkwiththroughouttheyear? WillIgetachancetoparticipateinelectiverotationsduringmy residency? Havethepharmacyandresidentseverworkedwiththemedical departmentonresearchprojects?
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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RSVP ifyouwanttogobuthaveanothercommitment,letthemknow that! Rememberyourmanners
DONTwaitforotherstoopendoors thisisexclusioncriteriaforsome companies TurnOFFyourcellphone Ifjoiningaconversation whichmightbenecessaryassomeoftheseevents getcrowded greetthepeopleyouknowthenintroduceyourselftoothersin thegroup Leavetherollingluggageinyourroom.FindaplacetostowExpototebags andotherunneededitems.Thatbaghitsonepersonsdrink/foodandtheyll rememberyouforbeingthatbackpackkidwhoruinedmysuit. Dontcomplainabouteventdetails,nomatterwhat!Youneverknowwhoin theroomorganizedtheevent,chosethefood,etc.
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Treatthefunctionasacontinuationofyourinterview dressprofessionallyand comepreparedwithquestions
Questionsgiveprogramrepresentativesastartingpointforconversation
Eventswithfood:
Dontcarrytoomucharoundorselectawkward/messyitemsthatrequireutensils (unlesstherearenootheroptions) Finishchewingbeforeyouspeak Dontthinkofitasfreedinner
Eventswithalcoholicbeverages:
Letsomeoneelseorderfirst iftheygetadrink,feelfreetohaveone too DONTgetdrunk
Eatsomethingbeforehand youmaynothavetheopportunitytoattheevent
DOhaveadrink(evenwaterworks!)tohavesomethinginyourhand
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Q:WhatifIminvitedtoattendareceptionandmorethanoneprogram Iveappliedtoisthere?
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Q:MustIkeepconversationtostrictlybusinesstopics?
A: Initially,thensimplygowiththeflowofconversation.
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Q:Ifatareception/eventandthereareothercandidatesapplyingforthe sameposition,shouldI/howshouldIinteractwithmycompetition?
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Q:Whatarecompanieslookingfor/expectingfromcandidatesat receptions/functions?
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Q:HowdoImakemyinteractionwithaprogramofinterestmemorable?
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Q:WhatdoIdoif2eventsoccuratthesametime?Isitpreferabletoarrive lateandstaythedurationoftheeventorarriveontimeandleaveearly?
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Q:WhatifImnotinterestedinthecompanyorpositionafterinterviewing?
A: Kindlylettheprogramrepresentativesknowassoonaspossiblesothat youandthecompanyusetheremainingtimeefficiently
Dontattendareceptionforapositionyouarenotinterestedin
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ApresentationoftheResidencyandFellowshipToolkit(RAFT) preparedbytheGenzyme/MCPHSUniversityBiopharmaceuticalFellowshipTeam
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FellowDiaies
BlogwrittenbyFellowsontheirexperiences Greatresourcetolearnmoreaboutwhatitisliketo beaFellow http://fellowdiaries.wordpress.com
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Takesyouthroughaseriesofquestionsaboutwhatsimportantto you/whatyouwantyourjobtobelike Usesyourresponsestomatchpositions/careerpathstoyourimportant factors APhAPathways:
http://www.enetrix.com/pls/aphap/!apha_pathways.welcome
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ACCP
http://www.accp.com/stunet/pathways.aspx
APhA
http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Pathways_Program&Template=/CM/Content Display.cfm&ContentID=12183
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ACCPwebsiteforclinicalexperience
http://www.accp.com/stunet/compass/skills.aspx
AmericanSocietyofHealthSystemsPharmacists
http://www.ashp.org
Biospace
http://www.biospace.com
Medzilla
http://www.medzilla.com/cgibin/internships
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FromASHP
ResidencyFAQs
http://www.ashp.org/Import/ACCREDITATION/ResidentInfo/FAQs.aspx
ResidencyGuide
http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/docs/files/RTP_ASHPResidencyBrochure.pdf
FromACCP
AboutResidencies
http://www.accp.com/stunet/compass/residency.aspx
TypesofPrograms
http://www.accp.com/resandfel/resandfel.aspx
ACCPAnnualMeetingResidencyandFellowshipForum
http://www.accp.com/meetings/am09/rfapplicants.aspx
ResidencyandFellowshipProgramDirectories
http://www.accp.com/careers/onlinePositionListings.aspx http://www.accp.com/resandfel/search.aspx http://www.careerpharm.com/basicppsinfo.aspx
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HowtoWriteaWinningCoverLetter
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?id_article=13
ProfessionalPearlsforWritingaPharmacyResidencyLetterofIntent
http://www.careerpharm.com/seeker/pps/Preparing_an_LI.aspx
Examplesofletters
http://www.accp.com/docs/stunet/compass/LetterOfIntent.pdf http://www.careerpharm.com/seeker/pps/LI_Sample.aspx
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Manyresourcesareavailabletohelp yougetstarted:
http://www.ashp.org/Import/ACCREDITATI ON/ResidentInfo/CurriculumVitae.aspx http://www.accp.com
Yourschoolscareercenter!
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InterviewPreparation
http://www.accp.com/docs/stunet/compass/INTERVIEW_PREP_101.doc
BehavioralInterviewQuestions
http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/InfoForHiringOfficials/HiringPersonnel/Exempt/Sugge stedInterviewQuestions.pdf
CommonInterviewQuestions
http://www.mercerprofessional.org/resources/Pharmacy+Interview+Questions.doc
APhA ResidenciesInformation
http://www.pharmacist.com/Content/NavigationMenu3/PharmacyPractice/ResidenciesAdvancedTrain ing/StudentPharmacists/CPRP_Student_Pharma.htm
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OPTforRAFT:OpportunitiesforPostGraduateTrainingafterPharmD
InformationonourOPTforRAFTpresentationsatCollegesorConferences Downloadthesepresentationsandexpandedcontent LinkstousefulresourcesrelatedtoFellowshipsandResidencies http://www.facebook.com/OPTforRAFT