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FAQ
Question: What are some suggestions/tips when applying/interviewing for a residency?
Answer: First and foremost, everyone even thinking about completing a residency should know why they are interested in doing so. Answers such as “I don’t feel ready to start my career,” or “I’m not ready for reality,” are not adequate responses. There is no correct answer to the question “Why am I interested in a residency?”, but people should be aware of their personal answers. Look at your long-term, intermediate, and short-term goals, both career-wise and otherwise.
Examine what you are looking for in pharmacy and why you’re interested in a specific residency. Have a vision of what you want to do with your career when you are done. When you know what you’re looking for in a residency, you’re more likely to find a better match in a program.
Do your homework: find out about the residency you’re applying/interviewing for. Match what the program offers and what you want/need out of your residency. If you are able to adequately explain why you feel a particular program is the right one for you, it will have an impact on the residency director and those who interview you.
Know what residency directors look for in an applicant. Keep the following facts/suggestions in mind:
1) Outside activities distinguish those who view pharmacy as a job versus those who view it as a profession. Membership in local, state and national organizations is important, as is participation in service activities. Active participation in organizations is much more valuable than membership only.
2) Pick references that know you and can best attest to your abilities. Provide letters of recommendation that will demonstrate your best traits. Also, it’s better to have letters of recommendation from people who know you well rather than someone who’s merely had you in their class. In this respect, a letter from the dean may not be an adequate representation of yourself if the dean does not know you well.
3) Provide an impressive Curriculum Vitae free of typographical errors and formatted to please the eye.
4) Be able to demonstrate enthusiasm for the profession of pharmacy through excellent written and oral communication skills.
5) Other important factors/traits: previous work experience, decent grades (be able to explain any issues on transcript), organizational and time management skills, ability to handle multiple projects, leadership ability, good decision-making skills, overall well-roundedness (having participated in both professional and social organizations).
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