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Tips to be Successful When Pursuing a Health System Residency or Job
Kevin Robertson, PharmD, BCPSClinical Coordinator – Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Program DirectorBaptist Health Medical Center
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Learning Objective
• List common traits of a great resident and employee
• State desired traits of the ideal resident• Describe an ideal employee• Identify the “dos and don’ts” of an effective
interview
BHMC-NLR Overview
• 248 licensed beds– Average census 150-200
patients
• Central Pharmacy- 24 hour distributive and clinical services– FTEs (non-management)
• Pharmacist I & II (10.5)• PGY1 Resident (2)• Technicians (11.5)• Student Interns (1.8)• APPE Students (~8/month)
BHMC-NLR Overview
– Clinical Pharmacy Services• Code Blue• Pharmacokinetics• Nutrition• Electrolytes• CMS Core Measures• HCAHPS• Antibiotic Stewardship• Anticoagulation
Common Traits: Great Resident and Employee
• Personality > Knowledge/Skillset• Personable• Professional
Common Traits: Great Resident and Employee
• Personality > Knowledge/Skillset• Personable• Professional
• Positive attitude• Attitudes are contagious• Improved coworker relationships
• Team player > Works best alone• Healthcare is a team environment
Common Traits: Great Resident and Employee
• Personality > Knowledge/Skillset• Personable• Professional
• Positive attitude/”Upbeat”• Attitudes are contagious (+ or -)• Improved coworker relationships (joy vs. exhausting)
• Team player > Works best alone• Healthcare is a team environment• IMPORTANT: Effective communicator (includes listening)
Traits of an Ideal PGY1 Resident
• Leadership• Seeks department and institutional opportunities (cardiac rehab)• Organizational (poster and/or podium presentations)
• Self awareness and commitment to improvement• Take ownership in developing EBM skills application• Preparation before rounds
• Service orientation• Place needs of patients and others above their own• Seeks challenges beyond CV development and “match”
Traits of an Ideal PGY1 Resident
• Pride in the profession• Establishing a new service or program (rehab rounds, TCT, etc)• Making a difference is enjoyable
• Creative and innovative• It is through inquisitiveness that one learns• Residency provides experiences that will manifest creativity
beyond the residency experience
• Conscious and trustworthiness• Maturity, reliability, and dependability (round independently)• Trust is hard to gain but easy to loss (trust bank)
Traits of a Great PGY1 Resident
• Time management and prioritization• Responsible for assigned tasks/deadlines• Allow preceptor revisions• Little need for reminders
• Ethically sound decision making• Patient’s best interest• If unsure will seek guidance
• Clinical knowledge base• Must be able to grasp ENTRY level concepts• Teachable
General Thoughts
• Not all residents will have all textbook attributes• Positive traits can be acquired and learned• Residents who pursue acquiring and mastering these skills
will stand out• Residency program responsibility
• Educate candidates your expectations during the interview
General Thoughts
• Not all residents will have all textbook attributes• Positive traits can be acquired and learned• Residents who pursue acquiring and mastering these skills
will stand out• Residency program responsibility
• Educate candidates your expectations during the interview• Residency Program Director: Identify candidates who are the best
fit for their program
Ideal Employee
• Intelligent/Critical Thinking• Strong foundation• Able to move to “autonomy” faster• COMMON SENSE
Ideal Employee
• Intelligent/Critical Thinking• Strong foundation• Able to move to “autonomy” faster• COMMON SENSE
• Autonomous• Job done without a lot of “hand holding”
• Action oriented• Hire people who take action and chances (out of comfort zone)
• Ambitious• Spawns creativity• Not happy with the “same ole same”
Ideal Employee
• Displays Leadership• Leadership begins with self-confidence• Informal vs. Formal leadership
• Confident BUT NOT “ABRASIVE”• Take on challenges that others shy away from• Culture of improvement
• Modest• Hard working but humble• Action > words
• Marketable• Represent your department in a positive manner
Preparation for PGY1
• P1 through P3– Organizational involvement
• Join 1-3 professional organizations• Quality better than quantity
• Research involvement– Patients, databases, review article, etc– Present a poster/abstract at a conference
• Community Service– Beyond required by CoP
Preparation for PGY1
• Clinical Skills Competition– Not afraid of a challenge– Great practice/test of skills
• Professional work during school– Ability to manage time– Hands on learning
• Curriculum vitae (CV)– Develop early– Update constantly– If its on your CV, you better be able to discuss!
Preparation for PGY1
• Social Media– Clean it up– Professional
• IPPE and APPE experiences– Challenging experiences/preceptors– A good match for programs you are applying to?– Experience at application site?
Timeline: P4
• September– Update CV– Ask for letters of recommendation (be smart)
• October– Review ASHP residency directory– Request additional information from programs of
interest– ASHP Midyear meeting? (depends on a few things)– Register for PhORCAS and The Match
Timeline: P4
• November– Finalize CV– Draft letters of interest– Request transcripts to be sent to PhORCAS
• December– Attend ASHP Midyear meeting?– Know your site’s of interest application deadlines– Complete and submit PhORCAS application– Schedule on-site interviews
Timeline: P4
• January– Men: Get a suit– On-site interviews begin (MAD DASH)
• February– Narrow your choices – “Is it a good fit?”; “Is this the type of
practice I believe I want long-term?”
• March– Submit your rank order list– Receive “match” results
Effective Interviewing
• Interview process– Orient interview to how things will proceed– “What do you like to do for fun?”
• Interviewer’s skills (list of questions to ask)– Qualifications of position– Goals and objectives of the department– Traits of an ideal resident/employee– Strengths and weaknesses of the dept etc– Review the candidates CV– Open ended questions– After a question… Long silent pauses are ok…..
Effective Interviewing
• Interviewee’s Do’s…– Common sense.. Be on time, proper attire, research
the company, etc– First impressions: Firm handshake, proper eye
contact, etc– Provide examples that helps answer the questions
and clarify your “selling points”– Have questions ready (person/role specific)– Be appropriately enthusiastic
Effective Interviewing
• Interviewee’s Do’s…– Set yourself apart from the competition
• Residency• Board Certification
– Be able to explain why you left your past job(s)– Send “thank you” letter(s) to all involved with interview
Effective Interviewing
• Interviewee’s Don’ts…– Look like you just “fell out of a dryer”– “Bad mouth” your ex-employer or colleagues– Project a negative/entitled attitude– Provide “yes” or “no” answers– Provide vague answers
Summary
• There are common traits between a ideal resident and employee
• The short timeframe within a residency requires focus on key traits when ranking candidates
• Ideal employees are a pleasure to work with (avoid the 80/20 people)
• The timeline for residency preparation is upon us
• An effective interview takes preparation
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