Showcases/Midyear

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Residency Showcase Workshop

 Wednesday, October 4th 6:30PM – 8:00PM

 Virtual workshop to help you prepare for IPA Residency Showcase
 Hosted by ISHP
 Online registration:
https://indianapharmacy.org/ev_calendar_day.asp?date=10%2F4%2F23&eventid=105
IPA Residency Showcase

 Friday, October 20th 1-4PM at Butler in the Reilly Room

 Student registration is free!
 1st 30 minutes of the showcase reserved for IPA members
 Mostly programs from Indiana and surrounding states
 https://indianapharmacy.org/residency-showcase
 Registered programs may include links to additional program information or recruitment packet
Virtual Recruitment Events

 Hosted by individual residency programs via WebEx, Teams,

Zoom, etc.
 Events typically advertised on program websites or social
media
 Usually take place October – December
Virtual Etiquette

Quiet, non-
Professional
Camera on distracting
dress
environment

It’s okay to Be mindful of

take notes! posture
Midyear: What to Expect

 Largest gathering of pharmacists in the world!

 Lots of events – make sure to plan your time!
 Opportunities to:
 Network with other pharmacists, students, and healthcare leaders
 Gain information about various post-graduate opportunities
 Learn new information about clinical, leadership, and health-system topics
 The atmosphere at the conference is fun. But remember – everyone there is a potential future employer!
 Pharmacy is a small world – what happens at Midyear doesn’t stay at Midyear
Midyear: What to Attend

 Registration
 Early Bird Registration ends October 20th
 $345 for members, $495 for non-members
 Opening Session: Monday 9:00 – 10:30AM
 Posters: students, residents, and professional
 Personal Placement Service (PPS)
 Residency Showcase
 Monday 1-4PM, Tuesday 8-11AM, Tuesday 1-4PM
 https://midyear.ashp.org/residency-showcase-prospective-residents
 Student Specific Programming (Sun-Wed)
 https://midyear.ashp.org/student-information/student-programming
 Educational Sessions
 https://midyear2023.eventscribe.net/
 Exhibit Hall
Midyear: PPS vs. Showcase

 PPS
 Targeted for fellowships, combined
PGY1/PGY2 programs, PGY2 programs and
jobs
 Additional cost on top of meeting registration
 Individual appointment​s made for interviews
 Consider bringing paper copies of CV
 May be invited to follow-up interviews or
receptions during PPS, midyear or after the
conference
 Showcase
 Mostly targeted at prospective PGY1 residents
 PGY1 residents, PGY2 residents, RPDs and/or
preceptors are often at the booths
 Included in registration cost
 Each program only at ONE showcase time slot
 Group meeting setting
Midyear: PPS Tips

 Plan!
 Practice your “elevator pitch” (include past, present, & future)
 Practice interview questions
 Research company details
 Industry: current blockbuster and pipeline medications ****Historically, most industry
fellowship interviews occurred during
 Academia: curriculum, NAPLEX pass rates, current faculty interest areas PPS. Many programs have moved to
completing interviews prior to
 Health system: size, clinical services Midyear
 During Interviews
 30-60 minutes
 Be professional but also be yourself!
 Give yourself time between interviews if possible (at least 30 minutes)
 Send thank you emails prior to leaving the conference
Midyear: Residency Showcase Tips

 Plan!
 Programs only exhibit during ONE time slot
 Determine which programs you want to visit beforehand
 Review the booth layout and plan your route
 Programs listed by site (not program type offered)
 Know your program-specific questions beforehand
 During the showcase
 5-15 minutes max with each program
 Talk with both residents and preceptors/RPD
 Take notes! You won’t remember all the programs you spoke with at the end of the day
 Take contact information for interesting programs (e.g. business card, brochure, etc.)
Midyear: After

 Industry Fellowship
 Send thank you emails
 Residency
 Notify letter writers of your final program list
 Touch base prior to entering into PhORCAS
 Consider sending thank you emails to residents and preceptors that you spoke with (especially if
applying to the program!)
 This is a busy time of year for everyone! Make sure to give yourself (and letter writers)
plenty of time to complete everything.
Make a Good Impression!

 Handshake
 Body language
 Attire (professional)
 Name tag on the right shoulder
 Carry a portfolio for notes/promotional material
 If multiple candidates are at a booth with you, make sure to ask your questions but don’t
dominate the conversation
 Don’t chew gum while speaking with others
 Be prepared! Know what questions you want to ask before stepping up to the booth
Being Prepared with Questions

Three questions you would ask a program director

Three questions you would ask a preceptor

Three questions you would ask a current resident or fellow

Questions for Programs: What NOT to Ask

 Information likely to be found on the website and/or other recruitment materials

 Number of residents
 Required and elective rotations
 Other requirements of the program (e.g. staffing, research, teaching)
 Application requirements
 Residency preceptors
 Salary and benefits
 Avoid starting with “tell me about your program”
Questions for Programs: What TO Ask

 Try to come up with a unique first question to ask!

 Information you may want to ask about:
 Process for selecting rotations
 Current employment of past residents
 Details on research project selection/timeline
 Opportunities for student precepting
 Expected amount of preceptor oversight
 Interactions between pharmacists and other healthcare providers
 Relationship between residents and preceptors/program director
 Resident well-being and autonomy
 Delivery of feedback to resident and back to program/preceptors
 Description of pharmacy services (e.g. Inpatient protocols, ambulatory CDTM)
Showcase Attire

 At Midyear, business professional is expected at PPS interviews and the residency

showcase.
 Yes, this means suit coats!
 For other Midyear events and the IPA showcase, attire similar to what is expected on
APPE rotations is acceptable.
 Bring your Butler name tag!
 Poster Sessions​

Showcase​

Photos from public websites​

Questions?