Ep 569 How to Win an Interview at ASHP Midyear
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
Free Residency Application DIY Course How to Win an Interview at ASHP Midyear Preparation is Everything Research programs thoroughly before arriving. Understand each program's unique features and align them with your career goals. Prepare a succinct, engaging "elevator pitch" to introduce yourself to program representatives, but stop talking an listen after Polished Materials Ensure your CV is tailored, error-free, and professional. Bring plenty of printed copies and have a digital version ready to share (you probably won't use them, but it's good to be prepared with what...
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Ep 568 Pharmacy Residency Rubric - Increasing Your Odds
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
Free DIY Residency Prep Course Link: Coupon Code: MEMORIZING2024 If you want my one-on-one help with the LOI, sign up for the Residency LOI One-on-One Help and Interview Course and send your LOI to me at for revision. In this episode, we break down a Residency Application Rubric to help you assess your strengths, identify gaps, and build a winning pharmacy residency application. From GPA and clinical rotations to leadership roles and community service, we’ll guide you on how to prioritize and rank your experiences effectively. Whether you’re just starting or polishing up...
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Ep 567 Free Residency Application Course - Includes LOI Template and Interview Advice
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
$95 dollar coupon is MEMORIZING2024 (all caps) In this episode, I give my general recommendations for the residency process and give you the free code above for the Extreme LOI/Cover Makeover course focuses on crafting standout Letters of Intent (LOI) for pharmacy residency applications. It includes templates, video guides, and editing assistance to refine LOIs, emphasizing clarity and professionalism. The course also covers CV writing and interview prep to help candidates increase their match success. Participants can access resources for a year. If you are interested in working...
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Ep 566 Stand Out Residency Applications Part 1 - Publishing
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
In this multi-part series we're going to start looking at what makes residency applications stand out. One of the wow moments, is if you have your name as an author on a peer-reviewed publication, but there are other reasons to publish as well, including finding where your area of specialty is. Want to work with me one-on-one on your letter of intent, you can find some free resources here to get started.
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Ep 565 Who will Pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
The lack of urgency with preparing for the NAPLEX and MPJE always bothered me. It's like here's the one thing that if you don't pass, you don't work, and students are completing APPE requirements instead of getting deep into their preparation. In this episode, I talk about how NAPLEX pass rates which were in the high 90s in 2009 are now in the high 70s. Only 1554 students last year graduated from a school of pharmacy with a pass rate in the 90s. Make sure you prepare early and often for the NAPLEX. I reference a pharmacology review course here: and that TLDRPharmacy has some great MPJE...
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Ep 564 Residency Scramble and Residency Mentors
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
My wife and I matched in the old scramble (which is now more organized as Phase II) but 15 years later she is in an ambulatory care clinical position and I have been teaching in college for that same time, both jobs we love. In this episode, I talk about the importance of mentors and how those residencies available in the scramble can lead to an excellent career that is very work/life balance excellent as well. Need help preparing for the NAPLEX, check out my online self paced pharmacology course here
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Ep 564 How do I Match in Phase II of the Pharmacy Residency Match?
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
Phase II is about speed. With over 700 unfilled PGY 1 positions and only a few hundred more than that who will put in applications, you do have a very good chance in Phase II. If you want my one-on-one help go to My turnaround is around 24 hours. The data show that you should have a better than 50% chance of matching in Phase II this year with the number of available positions, even better if you are looking for a community pharmacy position. Have questions, email me at
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Ep 563 What are my odds of matching to my pharmacy residency after my interview
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
The odds of matching to residency are very dependent on the school of pharmacy you are going to, while the top schools match above 90%, the lowest schools match at 20%, so it's still a good idea to start job hunting before the match because there are hundreds of pharmacists getting the news on the exact same day. If you need my help in Phase II, you can find my website here, I expect there will be close to 700 open positions after Phase I. Good luck!
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Ep 564 Biggest Residency Interview Mistake
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
The biggest residency interview mistake is not focusing on being positively remembered as there are many applicants, and standing out takes the 5 Ps: People PGY-2 Professionalism Purpose Practice. With those in your tool belt, you can continue the conversation after the interview to ensure you are not forgotten. Need my help, check out
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Ep 563 First Interview Offers are Out and Free Case Study Preparation
Pharmacy Residency Podcast
It's exciting and stress-relieving when that first interview offer comes in, but do you know what to do? In this episode, I've gone over the first steps and you can check out the course I have to see if it's something that you want help with your presentation PowerPoint and need email support. Sometimes you just don't want to ask your professors questions. Anyway, you can find the free Case Study document and link to the course here:
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How to Win an Interview at ASHP Midyear
Preparation is Everything
- Research programs thoroughly before arriving.
- Understand each program's unique features and align them with your career goals.
- Prepare a succinct, engaging "elevator pitch" to introduce yourself to program representatives, but stop talking an listen after
Polished Materials
- Ensure your CV is tailored, error-free, and professional.
- Bring plenty of printed copies and have a digital version ready to share (you probably won't use them, but it's good to be prepared with what you have done)
Networking Like a Pro
- Attend showcase events and take the initiative to introduce yourself to preceptors and residents, but focus on residents!
- Engage in meaningful conversations, showing genuine interest in the program.
- Follow up promptly with thank-you emails to reinforce your impression if you met someone and know their name and have something more you want to know
Acing the Interview
- Practice common and behavioral interview questions, highlighting your clinical experiences and problem-solving skills.
- Be ready to discuss specific cases, rotations, and how they prepared you for a residency.
- Ask insightful questions to demonstrate your interest and commitment to the program.
Managing Stress and Staying Confident
- Keep a positive mindset throughout the conference.
- Plan breaks to avoid burnout and maintain your energy.
- Stay organized with a schedule of key events and prioritized program visits.
Building Long-term Relationships
- Use Midyear as a networking opportunity beyond just the residency showcase.
- Connect with peers, mentors, and professionals to expand your support network.
- Keep track of contacts and continue nurturing those relationships post-conference.