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RAFT

OPT for RAFTOpportunities for Post ‐Graduate Training after PharmD

A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT) prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team



RAFTTodayToday’’s Discussions

Discussion

• Career Planning

• Residency and

Fellowship

Opportunities

• Application Insights

• Letter of Intent and CV Tips

• Introduction to

Interviewing

• ASHP Midyear Networking Strategies and Tips



Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD


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Career Planning



RAFT

http://www.oc.edu/services/career/forstudents/images/free_cartoon_000.jpg



RAFTAfter GraduationAfter Graduation

• Where do you see yourself in five years?

• What would be your ideal pharmacy position?

• What are

you

passionate about?

•• You have to think about these answers You have to think about these answers sooner sooner rather than rather than

later later



RAFTPharmacyPharmacy

Career PathsCareer Paths

AcademiaAcademiaCommunityCommunity

(Retail)(Retail)InstitutionalInstitutional

Ambulatory Ambulatory

CareCareIndustryIndustry

• Clinical practice

• Economic,

social, and

administrative

sciences

• Pharmaceutical

sciences

ManagementManagement

• Chain staff

• Management

• Compounding

• Independent

• Association

• Corporate

• Clinical Specialist

• Staff

• Management

• Health Center

• Home Health Care

Consulting/OtherConsulting/Other

• Government

(Federal)

• Mail Service

• Managed Care

• Nuclear Pharmacy

• Benefits

Management• Long Term Care

• Contract Research

Organization

• Medical

Communications

• Drug Information

• Drug Safety

• Medical Science

Liaison• Research and

Development

Adapted from: http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Pathways_Program&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=12183

Career ChoicesCareer Choices

Available to

PharmacistsAvailable

to

Pharmacists



RAFTLocal Pharmacy

AssociationsLocal

Pharmacy

Associations

• Join your local pharmacy association

• Inquire about

mentoring

or

shadowing

opportunities

• Example:

Industry Pharmacists Network (IPN)

• Email: [email protected]

• Open to: Students and professionals interested in mentoring opportunities within

the pharmaceutical

and

biopharmaceutical

industry



RAFTOpportunities for Pharmacists in Opportunities for Pharmacists in

IndustryIndustry

• Medical Affairs

• Clinical Research

• Drug Safety

/ Pharmacovigilance

• Medical Information

• Regulatory Affairs



RAFTMedical AffairsMedical

Affairs

• Purpose: To optimize patient benefit from company products through

support of

– Scientific exchange

– Research

– Publications

– Education

• Typical roles held by pharmacists

– Medical Science Liaisons

– Scientific/Medical Communications (Publications/Medical Education)

– Medical Writing

– Investigator Sponsored Study Development/Management



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10

Integrated Planning Approach

Cross Functional Partnership Harmonizedto Improve Patient Therapeutic Outcomes

Commercial & MedicalCommercial & Medical

Strategic Business PlanStrategic Business Plan

M&S Functional Plan MA Functional PlanM&S Functional Plan MA Functional Plan

Improved Patient OutcomesImproved Patient Outcomes



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Stakeholder Insights

The 3 Building Blocks of Medical AffairsThe 3 Building Blocks of Medical AffairsThe 3 Building Blocks of Medical Affairs

Data Generation

What do they value, whatdrives their decisions?

Clinical development plansand lifecycle managementprograms to address theinsights via GSTs and ISSs.

Customer Success

Clinical and ScientificExchange

Communicating the valueof our therapies to the

Health Care decisionmakers via publications,presentations, field (MSLs),and Med Ed Programs

Adapted from Shaping MA, Dec 18, 2008, UG



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Evidenced Based Published Data Evidenced Based Published Data

informs decisions

in

the

Health

informs

decisions

in

the

Health

Care SystemCare System

12

Publications are Critical forMedical Affairs!

Publications are Critical forPublications are Critical forMedical Affairs!Medical Affairs!

Publication of study results is encouraged by independent medical journals (ICMJE) and required by regulators (NIH/clinicaltrials.gov)



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Fellow

Mentors

Other Fellowship

Programs

Preceptor

Other Departments

Medical Affairs

Senior Genzyme

leaders to maximize

learning potential

Appropriate level

leader to allow for

frequent interaction

MaximalVisibility

Develop BestPractices

Fellow’s Goals:

•Maximize learningexperiences•Build CV through tangibleprojects, conferences, andpublications

•Personal and professionalGrowth•Optimize networkingopportunities

and ultimately…

•Line up a job

Medical Affairs FellowshipMedical Affairs Fellowship



RAFTDay in

the

LifeDay

in

the

Life

Sheryl Selvey, PharmD MBA

Sr. Scientific

Communications

Specialist

– Cardiovascular

Genzyme, a Sanofi Company

and

Shariq Ali, PhD

Associate Director

of

Medical

Affairs

‐Cardiovascular

Genzyme, a Sanofi Company



RAFTClinical ResearchClinical

Research

• Study Management

– Oversee execution of the protocol

• Protocol Development

– Study design, inclusion/exclusion criteria, treatments administered, statistical plan, etc.

• Site Evaluation and Monitoring

– Site Auditing,

Source

Documentation

Review,

Accountability

• Investigational Product Management

– Site Pharmacy Initiation and Training

– Investigational Product Forecasting and Supply Management

– Patient Kit

and

Labeling

Design

– Patient Randomization (Manual or IVRS)

– “Investigational Pharmacist for the Company”



RAFTClinical Research

Clinical

Research

‐‐QualificationsQualifications

• Qualifications

– Varies based on position

– Clinical Operations / CRAs – BS in Science or Health Field, some have

advanced degrees (PharmD, OD, etc.)

– Study Managers – often start as CRAs and are advanced through to managers

• Where do pharmacists fit?

– Study Operations (CRAs, Managers)

– Investigational Product Management (Clinical Pharmacists)



RAFTClinical Research

Clinical

Research

– – Day

in

the

LifeDay

in

the

Life

Paul Larochelle, PharmD, RPh

Principal Project Planning Analyst and Fellowship Coordinator

Clinical Pharmacy

Research

Services

Genzyme Corporation



RAFTDrug Safety

/ PharmacovigilanceDrug

Safety

/ Pharmacovigilance

• Interdisciplinary team responsible for maintaining safety profiles for all products

– Individual case

processing

• Triage of information (reports from patients, physicians, investigators, etc)

• Data entry

• Narrative writing

• Correspond with reporters to request missing information

• Submit reports

to

regulatory

agencies

(MedWatch,

CIOMS

‐I)

– Preparing periodic/aggregate regulatory reports

– Assessing current literature for relevant safety information

– Management of case processing and periodic report submission

– Training and compliance

– Management of process documentation (SOPs)

– Signal detection/epidemiology

• Assess need to update product labelling



RAFTDrug Safety

Drug

Safety

– – QualificationsQualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in life sciences

– Higher degrees (M.S./Ph.D.) or healthcare professional (PharmD/MD/RN)

preferred

• Entry level positions will accept new grads as candidates

– Clinical experience, residency, fellowship or prior industry experience

preferred

– Competitive

• Attention to detail, organization, time management, communication and

writing skills critical

• Pharmacists can ‘fit’ into many different job functions

– Most will spend at least some time in case processing



RAFTDrug Safety

Drug

Safety

– – Day

in

the

LifeDay

in

the

Life

Samantha Llanos, PharmD, RPh

Senior Global Patient Safety and Risk Management Fellow

Global Patient

Safety

and

Risk

Management

Genzyme Corporation



RAFTMedical Information

Medical

Information

• Objectives

– Provide medical and product support for consumers, patients, and healthcare

professionals

• Job Responsibilities

– Develop answers for frequently asked questions

• Most

companies

have

an

outsourced

call

center – Develop custom responses for unique inquiries

– Write standard letters to disseminate to healthcare professionals

– Review marketing, sales training, and medical training materials for medical accuracy and completeness



RAFTMedical InformationMedical

Information

• Types of calls medical information receives: – Lack of efficacy, product complaint, adverse events, inquiries for additional

clinical trial data, administration, off ‐label uses

• Examples: – “Is this still safe to administer if I’ve left it out of the refrigerator for 3 hours?”

– “I opened a new bottle of the medication and it smelled differently than

usual. Have you gotten any other complaints about this bad odor? Is it still

safe

to

dispense?” – “This product isn’t indicated for pediatric use. Are there any studies or case

reports of it being used in pediatrics? “

• Aside from medical science liaisons, medical information specialists are

the only

ones

who

can

talk

about

off

‐label

uses

of

products



RAFTRegulatory Affairs

(RA)Regulatory

Affairs

(RA)

• Ensures that all departments

and processes comply with

regulations and laws

• From

preclinical

to

post‐

marketing

• Liaison between company

and federal agencies



RAFTRegulatory Affairs

Regulatory

Affairs

– – QualificationsQualifications

• Education

– Bachelor’s degree

– Scientific, clinical

background

• Skills

– Written and verbal communication

– Project management and organization

– Analytical thinking

• Personality

– Attention to detail

– Adaptable

• Experience



RAFTIndustry Pros

and

ConsIndustry

Pros

and

Cons

• Pros

– Horizontal and vertical

opportunities

– Multi‐disciplinary teams

– Dynamic work environment

– Standard

business

work

week

hours

– See innovative drugs before

commercialized

• Cons

– Deadlines

– No “typical” day

– Multitasking essential

– Therapeutic Areas may be

very

unique

compared

to

education

– Jobs can be in very

specialized area





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Residency and

Fellowship

Opportunities



RAFTResidency: Why?Residency:

Why?

• The purpose of a residency is to further prepare a pharmacist for

practice

– Training provides

experience

working

with

a wide

range

of

patients

and

the

following advantages:

• A competitive advantage in the job market

• Networking opportunities

• Career planning

• Professional vision

– Experience is acquired through on the job training as well as a residency

project

• Completing the project requires formulating a question, creating a study design,

conducting a literature

search,

determining

feasibility

and

value,

conducting

the

actual study, interpreting the study data, and presenting the results

– Project and final results are presented at a regional residency conference

Source: http://www.ashp.org/rtp



RAFTFellowshipsFellowships• Completed post‐graduation

• 1 – 2 + year programs

– Traditional Pharmacy Fellowships – Independently work to become a primary

investigator (CV Outcomes, Critical Care, etc.)

– Post‐PharmD Industry Fellowships – Develop a skill set to work in industry

(Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, etc.)

– Programs often have significant teaching component

• Highly competitive application process

• Compensation: $35,000 + per year



RAFTTypes of

ProgramsTypes

of

Programs• Clinical Pharmacology Research

• Clinical

Research• Drug Information

• Drug Safety/Global Patient Safety and Risk

Management/Pharmacovigilance

• Medical Affairs

• Medication Safety

• Regulatory Affairs





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The Application

Process



RAFT

Preparing for Application:Preparing for Application:

Personal DevelopmentPersonal

Development

• Professional Years 1‐3: Look for opportunities that will set you apart

– Internships

/

Shadowing – Research opportunities

– Speak to individuals about programs

– Work hard

– Network

• Make

sure

at

least

2

– 3

professors,

supervisors,

or

mentors

get

to

know

you

during

school (Employers

care

how

long

references

have

known

you

and

may

try

to

call

you out if all 3 references are rotation preceptors!)

• Connect with pharmacists who work in the field you’re interested in – learn how

they got to where they are, good and bad aspects of their jobs, etc.

– Get involved with student groups or professional organizations

– Clinical

experience



RAFT

Preparing for Application:Preparing for Application:

PortfoliosPortfolios

• Content ultimately depends on you…

• Projects

and

Assignments

you

are

proud

of – Final Project Presentations for Courses

– Handouts Created for Rotations

– Speeches made or Demonstrations of Leadership

• Select Items

that

give

life

to

your

CV

– Include items listed on your CV

• Select Items that would demonstrate potential content in your

recommendation letters





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The Letter

of

Intent



RAFTPurpose of

the

Letter

of

IntentPurpose

of

the

Letter

of

Intent• For Employers

– Evaluate the candidate’s writing

skills and

attention

to

detail

– Evaluate the candidate’s interest

in the program/position

– Evaluate the candidate’s fit

within the organization

– Decide whether or not the

candidate will

be

offered

an

interview

• For Candidates

– Indicate interest in the program

you’re applying

for

– Expand upon the contents of the

CV

– Show employers the person

behind the CV and transcripts



RAFTWhat

Employers

Look

ForWhat

Employers

Look

For• Effort

– Should show that the candidate took the time to evaluate his/her interests

and skills

relative

to

the

requirements

of

the

position

– Should follow the proper format for a business letter and contain no typos,

spelling mistakes, or grammatical errors

• Fit

– Are the

candidate’s

skills

and

goals

in

line

with

the

requirements

and

goals

of

the program?

• Personality

– Does it come across in the letter?

– Would the

candidate

work

well

with

others

in

the

company

and/or

department?

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CV Writing



RAFTWhat

is

a

CV?What

is

a

CV?• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Directed toward the job you are applying for and should contain

relevant information only

– Leave off that summer lifeguard job from 2002

• Can contain

an

objective

statement

to

make

your

intentions

clear

• Provides a snapshot of published/presented work you have done

– Be

knowledgeable

of

this

information,

it’s

fair

game

for

interview

questions

• Preferred over resume for positions in the pharmaceutical industry



RAFTWhat

to

IncludeWhat

to

Include• Header (first page only)

– Name, address, phone number, email

• Phone # you

can

actually

be

reached

at

(vs

home

#)

• School email address (something professional)

• Education

• Experience (pharmacy‐related)

– Include pharmacy

rotations

and

jobs

under

separate

headings

• Presentations, papers, projects, posters

• Organizations you belong to (pharmacy‐related and other)

– Especially if you have a leadership role

• Community Service

• Awards



RAFTWhat

to

Leave

OutWhat

to

Leave

Out• Single courses completed vs degrees completed

– If you completed a non‐degree course that’s relevant to a specific

requirement for the position, do include it!

– Your community

cooking

class

can

probably

be

left

out

• High school information

• Graphics – unless the job you’re applying for involves using graphics

(web design, etc.)

• Projects

not

relevant

to

the

field/position

you’re

applying

for

• References (unsolicited)



RAFTAdditional

InformationAdditional

Information• PROOFREAD!!!

– Have someone else proofread, too!

– Don’t use

inappropriate

abbreviations.

When

in

doubt,

spell

it

out!

• “Drug lit. anal.” should be “Drug literature analysis”

– “Concider,” “december,” “thsi,” “oppertunity,” “websit,” “dicovering”

• Length

– More

than

one

page

is

okay!

This

is

a

more

comprehensive

snapshot

of

your

professional background

• Appearance – Heavier watermarked paper of an appropriate color

– Single‐sided printing, black and white only, stick to one font

• Number of

copies

– 3 copies per interview to be on the safe side




Opportunities for Post Graduate Training after PharmD

A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT) prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship TeamRAFT

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Introduction to

Interviewing



RAFTIntroduction

to

InterviewingIntroduction

to

Interviewing

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RAFTCommunication

with

ProgramsCommunication

with

Programs• Foster building relationships with individuals associated with the program

• Who to

Contact

– Refer to program brochure

– Try to speak with a fellow in your program of interest

• When to Contact

– Early and

often

– Consistent periodic contact

• Email etiquette

– Formal language

– [email protected] not appropriate for gainful employment

• Social Networking Sites

– Privacy settings

– Inappropriate status updates



RAFTShowcases and Personnel Placement Showcases and Personnel Placement

Services (PPS)Services

(PPS)

• Areas where programs each have an information booth

– Program directors

– Residents/fellows

• Stand out from the crowd by your interests and experience ‐ not for superficial

reasons

– Wardrobe malfunctions,

inappropriate

attire

– Bringing large/too many items in with you

– Turn OFF your cell phone

• Plan and prioritize which programs you want to speak with

– Maps

– Speak with programs of high interest first

– Stop by additional programs



RAFTInterviewing:Interviewing:

Residency vs

FellowshipResidency

vs

Fellowship

Interview Significance at MidyearInterview Significance at Midyear

ResidencyResidency FellowshipFellowship

Majority of interview occurs on‐siteInitial interviews occur at PPS (some companies

have “rounds”)

Personnel Placement Services (PPS):

informational interviews are available

(sign up

early)

Invitation only receptions and sponsored

dinners may be offered as a continuation of the

interviewPGY2 residency applicants should interview at

PPSOn‐site interview is a call‐back

Interviewing at PPS is not necessary for PGY1

Interviewing at PPS is not necessary, but a

majority of fellowship interviews are conducted

here



RAFTPreparing

for

the

InterviewPreparing

for

the

Interview• First Impressions

– Dress professionally

– Be on

time

– Be courteous and friendly with the other candidates

• Do your homework

– Know

the

program

and

company – Company portfolio, mission, values

– Current events

• Be prepared for multiple interviews

– Get enough

sleep

• Know your strengths and weaknesses



RAFTPreparing

for

the

InterviewPreparing

for

the

Interview• Know your resume/CV

– Journal clubs, presentations,

etc.

• Short‐term and long‐term

goals – “5‐year plan”

• Clinical Questions – Residencies

• Ask Relevant Questions – Professional

background

– Academic components

– Cost of living

• Business Cards

• Thank you

cards



RAFTDuring

the

InterviewingDuring

the

Interviewing

• Personality fit

• Be confident

and

honest

• Show interest in the company’s therapeutic

areas/residency’s therapeutic specialties

• Listen to the question

• Ask follow‐up questions



RAFTTheir

First

ImpressionTheir

First

Impression



RAFTDonDon’’t

be

Remembered

for

Thist

be

Remembered

for

This



RAFTTough

QuestionsTough

Questions

TheThe ““Sit ational/Beha ioralSituational/Behavioral””



RAFTThe The ““Situational/BehavioralSituational/Behavioral””

InterviewInterview• This style is growing in popularity

• Gives employers insight into the candidate’s decision making, ability to

work with others, and communication skills

• Employers may

or

may

not

elaborate

on

the

preferred

answer

format

–knowing the elements of a good answer ahead of time can help you

prepare

Handling Situational/BehavioralHandling Situational/Behavioral



RAFTHandling Situational/Behavioral Handling Situational/Behavioral

Interview QuestionsInterview

Questions

• LISTEN to the question as it’s being asked. It’s appropriate to take a few

moments to think about it and formulate your answer. Answer thequestion they actually asked you – otherwise you will come off as

‘rehearsed’!

• Telling the complete story will make you stand out as a good

communicator

• Consider using the STAR method to formulate your answer



RAFTThe

STAR

MethodThe STAR Method

• Describe the situation, project, or issue

– What happened and how does it relate to the question you have been asked?

• Describe your

thought

process

in

deciding

how

to

proceed

– What was your first reaction?

– Did you consider several options while coming to a decision? What were they

and why did you choose the option you chose?

• Describe the

actions

you

took

– Review your notes from interpersonal communication classes. Many of these

questions are about how you handle conflict

• Describe the results of your decision/action

– Going back, would you have done anything differently? (best to prepare

thoughts on this one ahead of time)

Citation Available Upon Request



RAFTSituational

ExampleSituational Example

Question:

Tell me about a time when someone on your team was not pulling his or her

weight

Complete Story:

“1) I was on a team charged with____and one of the members was not showing

up to meetings. 2) My first reaction was___and as I thought more about it I

wondered if

it

was

possible

they

were

experiencing

a difficult

situation

which

was

contributing to the poor attendance. I decided to ask the person why she was not contributing. The person told me she had been absent because____. 3) I advised

her to just let the group know as soon as possible when she would be unable to

attend a meeting, so that rescheduling could be considered. We discussed the

issue of her contribution and decided to propose to the team that she help out

by____.

4) The

proposal

was

well

taken

by

the

rest

of

the

group,

and

by

having

a

modified assignment the group member was able to contribute to the project and

‘save face’ with her peers.”



RAFTExample

Situational

QuestionsExample Situational Questions

Citation Available Upon Request



RAFTShowcases/PPSShowcases/PPS

• You are expected to ask questions – if you don’t have anything to ask, you may appear disinterested

– If you know the brochure and company/hospital website inside and out, ask

questions about what it’s like to be in the program or work at the

company/hospital/pharmacy

– Make sure

the

answers

to

questions

you

ask

are

not

sitting

right in

front

of

you (i.e. how long is the program)

RAFTGeneral Questions for CandidatesGeneral Questions for Candidates




to Ask

During

an

Interviewto

Ask

During

an

Interview

• What makes your program unique or successful?

• What is the vision for the department/program?

• Have there

been

any

significant

changes

in

the

program

this

year?

Are

there

any

changes planned for next year?

• How do expectations change for a student on rotation to a resident/fellow on

rotation?

• Tell me about a project a current resident/fellow is working on.

• How flexible

are

rotation

schedules?

Can

I change

rotations

that have

been

scheduled in the spring?

• How easy is it to get a desired elective rotation?

• How are residents/fellows evaluated during the program?

• What do

you

hope

your

residents/fellows

will

accomplish

by

the

end

of

their

programs?

• What are some of the former residents/fellows doing now?





to Ask

During

an

Interviewto

Ask

During

an

Interview

• Interviewer specific

– What is

your

professional

background?

– Describe your typical day at work. How frequent are your interactions with

the residents/fellows (or director, if asking a resident/fellow)?

– What is your favorite part about your job?

– What made you get involved in the residency/fellowship process?

– What organizations

are

you

involved

with

(if

you

suspect

involvement)?





to Ask

During

an

Interviewto

Ask

During

an

Interview

• Professional development

– What teaching

and

precepting

opportunities

are

available

in

this program?

– Are there any opportunities to publish? How about outside of my research

project?

– Are there opportunities for leadership development?

– Does your program offer travel expenses for professional meetings?

– Are there opportunities for leadership development?

RAFTWhat to Ask the CurrentWhat to Ask the Current



RAFTWhat to Ask the Current What to Ask the Current

Residents/FellowsResidents/Fellows• Describe a good day and a bad day.

• Have you had any problems working with the director?

• What would

you

change

about

this

department?

• What are the best and worst things about this institution/company?

• Are your suggestions taken seriously?

• How much impact do you have on decisions?

• Are you asked for input?

• Have you had the opportunity to give lectures to pharmacy students? How

many?

• Have you had the opportunity to write or publish (review articles, hospital newsletter articles, case reports)?

• How accessible is the library?

RAFTWhat to Ask the CurrentWhat to Ask the Current



RAFTWhat to Ask the Current What to Ask the Current

Residents/FellowsResidents/Fellows• What time do you get to work, on average?

• How far do you live from work? How long does it take you to get to

work?

• Tell me about the town/city/state where your program is offered (cost of living, available public transportation, driving conditions, etc.)

• Is the neighborhood near the institution/company safe?

• Do you

have

to

pay

for

parking?

• Is there subsidized housing?

• Were you compensated for relocation?

RAFTResidencies:Residencies:



RAFTResidencies:

What to

Ask

ProgramsWhat

to

Ask

Programs

• When do you typically start interviewing for residency candidates?

• How many residents do you accept each year?

• What are the components of your application?

• What is a typical week like for one of your residents?

• Will I have other residents to work with throughout the year?

• Will I get a chance to participate in elective rotations during my

residency?

• Have the pharmacy and residents ever worked with the medical

department on

research

projects?

RAFTResidencies:Residencies:



RAFTWhat

to

Ask

ProgramsWhat

to

Ask

Programs

• What is the current pharmacy model? Are there any changes planned for

the future?

• Are you

ever

on

call?

• What are the staffing requirements for your residency program?

• Will I be allowed to moonlight at night and on the weekends?

• What are

the

benefits

provided

by

the

program?

• What clinics are available during the ambulatory care rotation? (if

applicable)

RAFTCommunity Residencies:Community Residencies:



RAFTyy

What to

Ask

ProgramsWhat

to

Ask

Programs

• What are the requirements that residents must complete during their

residency year?

• What are

some

unique

features

of

your

program

as

compared

to

other

community pharmacy residency programs?

• Is your program APhA‐ASHP accredited?

• Is

your

program

affiliated

with

a

school

of

pharmacy? Are

there

opportunities for teaching?

• How many pharmacy sites does your residency program have? What

type of patients does your pharmacy site(s) serve? What types of

patient

care

services

does

each

site

have?


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Making

the

Most

of

Midyear:

NetworkingMaking the Most of Midyear: Networking

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• RSVP – if you want to go but have another commitment, let them know

that!

• Remember your

manners

– DON’T “wait for others to open doors” – this is exclusion criteria for some

companies

– Turn OFF your cell phone

– If joining

a conversation

– which

might

be

necessary

as

some

of

these

events

get crowded – greet the people you know then introduce yourself to others in

the group

– Leave the rolling luggage in your room. Find a place to stow Expo tote bags

and other unneeded items. That bag hits one person’s drink/food and they’ll

remember you

for

being

“that

backpack

kid

who

ruined

my

suit.”

– Don’t complain about event details, no matter what! You never know who in

the room organized the event, chose the food, etc.





• Treat the function as a continuation of your interview – dress professionally and

come prepared with questions

– Questions give program representatives a starting point for conversation

• Events with food:

– Don’t carry too much around or select awkward/messy items that require utensils

(unless there are no other options)

– Finish chewing before you speak

– Don’t think

of

it

as

“free

dinner”

• Events with alcoholic beverages:

– Let someone else order first – if they get a drink, feel free to have one too

– DON’T get

drunk

• Eat something beforehand ‐ you may not have the opportunity to at the event

– DO have a drink (even water works!) to have something in your hand

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Q: What if I’m invited to attend a reception and more than one program

I’ve applied to is there?

A: Try to split your time equally between each program you are interested in.

You

can

spend

more

time

with

one

program

if

they

are

your

first

choice,

but beware, the other programs will notice!





Q: Must I keep conversation to “strictly business” topics?

A: Initially, then simply “go with the flow” of conversation.





Q: If at a reception/event and there are other candidates applying for the

same position, should I/how should I interact with my competition?

A: Be remembered for something, just not something bad; try not to be too

quiet,

but

also

don’t

be

overbearing.

Be

an

extrovert

(at

least

appear

to

be) so the program reps can get a sense of your personality and vice

versa.





Q: What are companies looking for/expecting from candidates at

receptions/functions?

A: Companies expect to see a slightly more relaxed version of you – it’s a

second

chance

to

leave

a

lasting

impression

in

their

minds.




Networking Events Etiquette: Q&ANetworking Events Etiquette: Q&A

Q: How do I make my interaction with a program of interest memorable?

A: Ask relevant questions. Show that you have done your research on the

program and the company, but don’t recite the “company overview” tab

of

the

website

to

the

person.

Know

a

few

products

in

the

company’s

pipeline/portfolio.




Networking Events Etiquette: Q&ANetworking Events Etiquette: Q&A

Q: What do I do if 2 events occur at the same time? Is it preferable to arrive

late and stay the duration of the event or arrive on time and leave early?

A: Go to your first choice and leave early, then stop by any others with your

remaining

time.

Again,

if

you

are

unable

to

stop

by

all

programs

you

are

interested in, make sure to follow up with a thank you to let them know

you are still considering their program.




Q: What if I’m not interested in the company or position after interviewing?

A: Kindly let the program representatives know as soon as possible so that

you and the company use the remaining time efficiently

• Don’t

attend

a

reception

for

a

position

you

are

not

interested

in

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Resources and Links

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y gy g

• Takes you through a series of questions about what’s important to

you/what you want your job to be like

• Uses your responses to “match” positions/career paths to your important factors

• APhA Pathways:http://www.enetrix.com/pls/aphap/!apha_pathways.welcome

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• ACCPhttp://www.accp.com/stunet/pathways.aspx

• APhAhttp://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Pathways_Program&Template=/CM/Content

Display.cfm&ContentID=12183

Career PlanningCareer Planning




Career PlanningCareer Planning

• ACCP website for clinical experiencehttp://www.accp.com/stunet/compass/skills.aspx

• American Society of Health‐Systems Pharmacistshttp://www.ashp.org

• Biospace

http://www.biospace.com

• Medzillahttp://www.medzilla.com/cgi‐bin/internships




Residencies and

FellowshipsResidencies

and

Fellowships

• From ASHP

– Residency FAQ’shttp://www.ashp.org/Import/ACCREDITATION/ResidentInfo/FAQs.aspx

– Residency Guide

http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/docs/files/RTP_ASHPResidencyBrochure.pdf

• From ACCP

– About Residencies

http://www.accp.com/stunet/compass/residency.aspx – Types of Programs

http://www.accp.com/resandfel/resandfel.aspx

– ACCP Annual Meeting Residency and Fellowship Forumhttp://www.accp.com/meetings/am09/rfapplicants.aspx

• Residency and

Fellowship

Program

Directories

– http://www.accp.com/careers/onlinePositionListings.aspx

– http://www.accp.com/resandfel/search.aspx

– http://www.careerpharm.com/basicppsinfo.aspx




Letter of

Intent

WritingLetter

of

Intent

Writing

• “How to Write a Winning Cover Letter”http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?id_article=13

• “Professional Pearls for Writing a Pharmacy Residency Letter of Intent”http://www.careerpharm.com/seeker/pps/Preparing_an_LI.aspx

• Examples of lettershttp://www.accp.com/docs/stunet/compass/LetterOfIntent.pdf

http://www.careerpharm.com/seeker/pps/LI_Sample.aspx




CV WritingCV

Writing

• Many resources are available to help

you get started:

– http://www.ashp.org/Import/ACCREDITATI

ON/ResidentInfo/CurriculumVitae.aspx

– http://www.accp.com

• American College of Clinical Pharmacy

offers review and feedback of CV by

email

– http://www.accp.com/stunet/cv.aspx

• Sample templates – for formatting use

only!

– http://www.cvtips.com/resumes ‐and‐

cvs/cv‐example.html

• Your school’s career center!




InterviewingInterviewing• Interview Preparation

http://www.accp.com/docs/stunet/compass/INTERVIEW_PREP_101.doc

• Behavioral Interview Questionshttp://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/InfoForHiringOfficials/HiringPersonnel/Exempt/Sugge

stedInterviewQuestions.pdf

• Common Interview

Questions

http://www.mercer‐professional.org/resources/Pharmacy+Interview+Questions.doc

• APhA ‐ Residencies Information

http://www.pharmacist.com/Content/NavigationMenu3/PharmacyPractice/ResidenciesAdvancedTraining/StudentPharmacists/CPRP_Student_Pharma.htm

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• The content and suggestions contained within this presentation have

been researched and prepared by members of the Genzyme/MCPHS

Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team. The content expressed within this

presentation is based on the personal experiences of the team, and is

not meant to represent all experiences or opinions by all programs.

References are provided to all content from outside sources where

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