Securing and Excelling in a Pharmacy Residency

by Crouch, Michael A.

• ISBN13: 9781449604837
• ISBN10: 1449604838
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-27
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Securing and Excelling in a Pharmacy Residency is a practical guide and handbook for pharmacy students seeking a residency, residents currently enrolled in a program, and residency program leadership. This ideal text encourages high-quality pharmacy residency training, which elevates the profession and ultimately patient care. This inclusive text reviews ;the case for pharmacy residencies, ; introduces pharmacy students to the numerous postgraduate residency opportunities, and addresses how to ;find the right residency. ; It begins with a checklist related to securing a pharmacy residency, followed by guidance on how to be a strong applicant, beginning the search, the application and interview process, and choosing a residency. Securing and Excelling in a Pharmacy Residency uniquely prepares students for the competitive pharmacy residency market, which is becoming increasingly more competitiveSecuring and Excelling in a Pharmacy Residency is also helpful to guide individuals currently enrolled in a residency, and their mentors, with suggestions on how to excel during the program. This comprehensive text provides information to ;make the most of a residency. ; It provides a checklist related to excelling in a pharmacy residency and presents general guidance to be successful, an overview of the residency evaluation process, and typical resident responsibilities in the areas of service, teaching, and scholarship. This book also addresses options after residency training, which is helpful for both current residents and their advisers.

Table of Contents

SectionI The Case for Pharmacy Residencies
Chapter1 Overview of Postgraduate Training Opportunities
Chapter2 The Value of Residency Training and Vision for the Future
Chapter3 Institutional/Health System-Based Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Residencies
Chapter4 Community-Based Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Residencies
Chapter5 Managed Care Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Residencies
Chapter6 Ambulatory-Based Residencies
Chapter7 Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Residencies
Chapter8 Non-Traditional Pharmacy Practice Residencies
SectionII Finding the Right Residency
Chapter9 The Letter of Intent and Curriculum Vitae
Chapter10 The Residency Applicant's Portfolio
Chapter11 Beginning the Search for a Residency
Chapter12 The Role of the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Chapter13 The Application Process
Chapter14 The Onsite Interview
Chapter15 Choosing a Residency
Chapter16 The Residency Matching Program
SectionIII Making the Most of a Residency
Chapter17 What to Expect Throughout the Year
Chapter18 Developing a Personal Mission and Leadership Style
Chapter19 The Residency Evaluation Process
Chapter20 Clinical Service Responsibilities
Chapter21 Teaching Responsibilities
Chapter22 Scholarship Responsibilities
Chapter23 Next Steps after Residency Training