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Who Should Consider a Pharmacy Practice Residency?
Bruce E. Leavitt, PharmD, BCPSNovember 30, 2011
Overview
• Historical perspective • The why and how • Intermountain Healthcare
Aggregate Demand Index (ADI)
• June 2007, ADI was 4.13• July 2010, ADI was 3.37– Institutional practice 3.8– Community practice 2.85
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
• 267,860 employed pharmacists 2009• 177,720 (66.3%) retail or community• 67,850 (25.3%) health systems• 22,290 (8.3%) other positions
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Growth in Number of US Pharmacy Graduates
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ASHP Resident Matching Program
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Unmatched PGY1 Applicants
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Graduates of ASHP Residencies
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Why Should You Do a Residency?
• Applying knowledge and skills• Working with interdisciplinary teams• Unique opportunities• Creating your preferred learning track• Being mentored by the best in the business
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What Will a Residency Do for You?
• Qualify for residency required positions• Flexibility and adaptability• Distinguishes you from other Pharmacists• Promotion• Mentorship• Networking• Leadership
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How Long is a Residency?
• Typically 1 year
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When Can I Do a Residency?
• Anytime, but most pharmacists participate during the first year after graduation
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Do Residents Get Paid?
• Yes! • They receive a variable stipend, and often
receive healthcare and other benefits
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What Will I Do During a Residency?
• Practice as a pharmacist• Complete a resident project• Precept students• Educational presentations• Teaching certificate• Many other opportunities
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What is “The Match”?
• All accredited residency candidates must participate in ASHP’s Resident Matching Program (“The Match”), which pairs residents and appropriate residency programs.
www.ashp.org
What is the difference between a PGY1 (Post-Graduate Year 1) and a PGY2 (Post-Graduate Year 2) residency?
• PGY1 residencies provide training for “generalists” in health systems, manage care, or community settings.
• PGY2 residencies provide advanced training in a focused area of patient care.
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I’m Considering a Residency. How do I Decide?
• Faculty• Pharmacists• Current residents• Fellow classmates
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I’m Considering a Residency. How do I Decide?
• Before 3rd year:– Making a list of prospective sites to talk to during
your 3rd year– Visit the Residency Showcase at ASHP’s Midyear
Clinical Meeting
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I’m Considering a Residency. How do I Decide?
• During 3rd year:– Attend ASHP’s Midyear Clinical Meeting– Visit the Residency Showcase– Line up and participate in interviews with a select
number of residency programs through ASHP’s Personnel Placement Service (PPS)
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Suggested Timeline for 3rd Year
• September– Draft CV and cover letter
• October– Sign up for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (
www.ashp.org)– Register for ASHP’s Personnel Placement Services
(PPS) (www.pps.ashp.org)
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Suggested Timeline for 3rd Year
• November– Research programs– See ASHP online residency directory (
www.ashp.org)– Develop questions – Ask people to begin to write letters of
recommendation for applications– Sign up with National Matching Services (
www.natmatch.com/ashprmp)
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Suggested Timeline for 3rd Year
• December– Attend ASHP’s Midyear Clinical Meeting– Participate in the Residency Showcase and PPS
• January– Applications due!
• February– Interview with sites that have extended an
invitation
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Suggested Timeline for 3rd Year
• March– Early March: Turn in your ranking with National
Matching Service– Late March: Match with a site
• July– Begin residency!
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Intermountain Healthcare PGY1 Residency Timeline
Qualities of a Good Candidate
• Passion• Attitude• Confidence
Intermountain Healthcare PGY1 Screening Criteria
• 12 categories• Ranking based on overall score• Continually looking for improvement in the
screening process
Thank you!