Transcript FALL SEMINAR UH/TSU STUDENT SOCIETY OF HEALTH

FALL SEMINAR
UH/TSU STUDENT SOCIETY OF
HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS
Monica Robinson Green, PharmD, BCPS
Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist
Harris County Hospital District
Acres Home Health Center
CURRICULUM VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Formal Appearance/Conservative
colors of paper
Free of spelling/grammatical errors
Pleasing to the eye
Consistent
Includes relevant information
CURRICULUM VITAE
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DON’TS
– Extra personal information (age, marital
status, religious affiliation)
– Photograph, unless part of application
– Small font sizes
– Information unrelated to objective
CURRICULUM VITAE
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Education and Training/Certifications
Work Experience
Experiential Training
Research/Publications/Presentations
Affiliations
Extracurricular Activities
PHARMACY RESIDENCIES
PHARMACY RESIDENCIES
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Pharmacy Residencies
– Organized, directed postgraduate training
in a defined area of pharmacy practice
– Provides knowledge, experience, and
essential skills to meet practice demands
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Types of Residencies
– Postgraduate Year One (PGY1)
– Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2)
PHARMACY RESIDENCIES
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PGY1
– Develop competence, skills, and
application of drug therapy
– Provide broad scope of pharmaceutical
services utilizing evidence-based medicine
– Required to pursue PGY2
PHARMACY RESIDENCIES
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PGY2
– Develop competence, skills, and
application of drug therapy in a
“focused area” of pharmacy practice
– Completion of PGY1 required
PGY2 PHARMACY
RESIDENCIES
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Ambulatory Care
Cardiology
Critical Care
Drug Information
Geriatrics
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Managed Care
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Nuclear Pharmacy
Nutrition Support
Oncology
Pediatrics
Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacy Informatics
Practice Management
Psychiatric Pharmacy
ACCREDITED VS NON-ACCREDITED
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Accredited
– Recognized by ASHP
– Peer reviewed
– Established
standards of
practice
– Ensure state of the
art practice
environment
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Non-accredited
– Usually new
programs
– Often great
programs
– Research required
to determine quality
of program
WHY COMPLETE A RESIDENCY?
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Competitive Advantage
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Networking Opportunities
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Career Planning
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Professional Vision
SELECTING A RESIDENCY
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Accreditation Status
Program Quality/Reputation
Patient Populations and Services
Teaching Commitment
Service/Staffing Commitment
Work Environment
Residency Project
Geography
Cost of Living vs. Salary
Future Opportunities
FELLOWSHIPS
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80% research and 20% advanced
practice
Participate in clinical and laboratory
investigations
Design and conduct original research
1-2 years of postgraduate training
Preparation for academia and research
MIDYEAR CLINICAL
MEETING
December 2009
Las Vegas, NV
MIDYEAR CHECKLIST
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September
– SAVE MONEY!!!!!!
– Begin working on curriculum vitae (CV) and
cover letters
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October
– Review ASHP Online Residency Directory
– Request additional information from programs of
interest
– Select programs to visit in the Residency
Showcase
– Consider registering for Personnel Placement
Service (PPS)
PERSONNEL PLACEMENT
SERVICE (PPS)
PERSONNEL PLACEMENT
SERVICE
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Provides recruitment forum for
employers
Provides career opportunities for
students, residents, and other
pharmacy professional
Log on with ASHP member ID and
password
PERSONNEL PLACEMENT
SERVICE
2009
Advanced Price
(by Oct 21)
Late Price
Oct 22-Dec 4
Dec 5-9
PPS Applicant Fee
$100
$175
$175
PPS Resident Fee
$85
$150
$150
PPS Student Fee
$60
$105
$105
PPS Employer
$575
$975
$1,110
PERSONNEL PLACEMENT
SERVICE
MIDYEAR CHECKLIST
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November
– Finalize CV
– Order Transcripts
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December
– Attend Midyear meeting
– Request letters of recommendation
– Complete all paperwork for applications
– Schedule on-site interviews
RESIDENCY SHOWCASE
RESIDENCY SHOWCASE
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Provides opportunities to meet
preceptors and current residents
Gain information regarding residency
programs of interest
Distribute CV to perspective programs
MIDYEAR CLINICAL
MEETING
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DO’S
– Dress Professionally
– Be prepared
– Strategically plan
your time
– Make extra copies
of CV
– Network
– Send Thank you
notes
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DON’TS
– Schedule interviews
too close together
– Wait until the last
minute to review
residency programs
– Place limitations on
your professional
growth
NETWORKING
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Creates opportunities to…
– Work with other health care
professionals
– Serve in leadership capacities
– Transition into an ideal area of
interest
– Grow as a practitioner
– Maintain life-long friendships
MIDYEAR CHECKLIST
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January
– On-site interviews begin
– Submit application form to the National Matching
Service (NMS) by the deadline (January 12)
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February
– Complete interviews
– Narrow residency choices
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March
– Submit Rank Order Form to NMS (March 9)
– Receive Match Outcomes (mid March)
– Unmatched residency candidates apply to
programs with positions remaining
NATIONAL MATCHING
SERVICE (NMS)
NATIONAL MATCHING
SERVICE
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Designed to optimize the best
placement for the program and
applicant
Ensures fair, effective, and confidential
process
PEARLS OF WISDOM
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Maintain a positive attitude
Join organizations/Network
Solicit advice from a mentor/professor
Schedule your priorities
Be professional
Enjoy your profession
REFERENCES
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www.ashp.org
– ASHP online Residency Directory
– National Matching Service link
– Career Pharm link
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Other References
– www.aphanet.org
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Pharmacy Practice Residencies with Community Care
emphasis
– www.accp.com
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Directory of Residencies and Fellowships