Are there any projects you would prefer not to work on as a pharmacy resident? If you were stranded on an island and you could only have 3 drugs with you, which ones would you pick and why? << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> What do you do for fun? DO set yourself up in a well-lit room free of distractions with a clean, neat background. OH and if youre presenting off your laptop, dont hit that spacebar too loud when you switch to the next slide (that one got me when I gave my CE presentation virtually this year!). The narrator says, "There is within me a knot of cruelty borne by the stream of love." stream Are there any projects you would prefer not to work on as a pharmacy resident? If you saw a peer cheating on a test, what course of action would you take? Attitude goes a long way. If you were asked to fill a dose for a baby that is 100x its regular dose and the fellow says they have proof that its okay, would you do it? Press J to jump to the feed. I am not sure if programs will continue to use this format this year in a virtual setting, but its still good to anticipate just in case! What expectations do you have for the residency program director? First thing I did as a pharmacist. What was your most favorite rotation in pharmacy school? A great answer is that they are looking to have a career with me and we can look to find ways to fulfil those goals together. What lessons can we take from theCOVID-19 pandemic to help drive the pharmacy profession forward? , 87. Group Discussion with Pharmacy Leadership Team. Consider preparing for some of these questions: Residency Prep 101: What to Do While You are Still in Pharmacy School. Why? - Pharmacists Practice. This question should be anticipated for junior or newly qualified [pharmacist] posts, says Dennis Lauder, chief pharmacist at NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust. However, my PGY2 interview this year was a mix of both in-person and via Zoom, so I do have a bit of experience! A common pitfall is to say that the doctor knows the patients and is more experienced so I would not challenge him, he says. However, right before rounds you are told you must skip rounds and go help staff the outpatient pharmacy, because they are short-staffed and there are many patients waiting. Its safe to assume that you will have a solid mix of interviewers from the below categories. When youre in the same interview session as another applicant, try and get it out of your head that you are with your competition. Moral of the story- just try to be a nice person! We have a big role to play as stewards of effective medication utilization. What skills do you perceive to be important towards succeeding as a pharmacy resident? If youre newly qualified, dont go too far outside the rate for starting salaries, Be aware of the market, Lauder advises. Residency Program Resources Residency accreditation is an important driver for excellence, serving as a bridge between education and practice. What would you do if you thought one of your co-workers was being harassed by another staff member? What,is,your,least,favorite,aspect,of,your,currentjob?, 88. Metastatic disease was present in 66% of subjects; 74% were receiving concurrent chemotherapy. Do you have any insights on the chances for future residents seeking internal employment after successfully finishing the program. Have a thorough understanding of what is unique about each residency and why you are interested in it. If there are definite training opportunities, for example, a postgraduate diploma or independent prescribing qualification, that are part of in-house development then explain how achieving this will provide additional experience for future moves. How do you envision incorporating this into your future practice? What makes you stand out amongst other applicants? Tell me about a clinical intervention that you made on rotation. What are some example patient cases/ clinical assessment questions you have gotten during your interviews? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Can you describe your experience working in the pharmacy profession? Questions to Ask During an Interview. How do you deal with a student who does not trust or respect you? CAP, sepsis, heart failure, afib, copd exacerbation, etc. If you choose your own case, pick one that you understand thoroughly and are passionate about, and practice presenting the case to a fellow student first. 0
Fast forward to your retirement party. PGY1, PGY2, and beyond accepted! What trainingchallenges have you faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and what have you done to overcome them? Tell me about one hardship you faced during a clinical rotation and how you handled it? For a couple interviews last year I actually wrote hand written thank you notes (and would not recommend- makes zero sense and takes a ton of time and you never know if they will actually get to the right person). (yes- i got this one and it absolutely stumped me). - College, *I always knew this is where I'd end up* (and that makes me a passionate candidate) education and PGY1 pharmacy . I think the usual Zoom rules apply- get yourself set up with a nice background in a well-lit room. ;~0:afW@`vTI/hlWLLjk .cWY>n
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5QKT Remember that in addition to interviewing you, you are interviewing the residencies to see which one you like the best. The purpose is to kind of simulate if you were asked clinical questions on rounds, by nurses, preceptors, etc. Last thing- something I really had to work on last year was making sure that I kept an open mind at all of my interviews. Being interviewed for a new job can be intimidating at any stage of a pharmacists career. How Many Years of Schooling Does a Pharmacist Need? DO be respectful, and genuinely try to listen to and engage with the other applicants, DONT interrupt, cut others off, or answer every question first. In my PGY1 interviews 7 programs did cases, I would say in general know vanco, warfarin, and AFIB/ HF those were topics that I was asked about for general opinions and thought process, definitely agree on the PNA. Be cautious about overtly or subtly discussing any inappropriate or taboo topics (e. Keep things on a positive note, bashing others will not win you any points, Write down how you felt the experience went, so you can refer to it later when making your final decisions on which programs to rank in the match, Follow-up on any questions that you did not know the answer to and had said you would get back to them, Send thank you emails or letters, particularly to the residency program director and other people in key decision making roles. Likely, most interviews will focus more heavily on behavioral questions and a smaller emphasis on clinical questions. We always ask this question twice to push the candidate: The medic insists now what do you do?, However, this type of hypothetical question may be challenging to score, particularly if an employer is trying to compare a large number of candidates, so it may be avoided in interviews given by community pharmacy multiples or other large pharmacy employers. Some of your preceptors will not have PharmD Degrees, do you have any issues taking directions from someone with a lesser degree? PATIENTS/METHODSPatients with cancer-associated VTE were randomly assigned to receive either apixaban 10 mg twice daily for seven days followed by 5 mg twice daily for six months or subcutaneous dalteparin (200 IU/kg for one month followed by 150 IU/kg once daily). What would you do if one of you witnessed one of your co-residents treating a patient unfairlydue to the patientsreligion, sexual orientation, or race? 2022 Newly Approved Accreditation Standard and Related Resources How can I contribute to your mission? Tell me about a time you had to eat a slice of humble pie. With match day coming up, it has me second guessing myself. Operating at the peak of licensure What does the perfect residency program look like to you? And remember the golden rule= BE RESPECTFUL and professional with absolutely everyone you interact with! Sacrificing time on acute care N|(4OGgaXo"Dl
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69ZfUQ0r0#3,W What did you do to ensure it would not happen again? DONT read straight from your slides- make sure youre talking to your audience too! For anyone out there applying to pharmacy residencies this year, your applications are most likely all submitted and you are in the weird in-between time of waiting for an interview invite to appear in your inbox, and simultaneously trying to find the motivation to prepare for your interviews. What qualities do you expect from your preceptors? o I can see myself here beyond the next 5 years It is always interesting to reflect on how we come across to others, explains Brown. I appreciated that when a few students sent me thank you emails after ACCP/Midyear residency showcase this year. What is your learning style? Tell me about a tough challenge you faced. Last one!! Why should we choose you over your peers? If you could be an animal, which animal would you be? Can you describe the components of your continuous professional development plan? I know there are some webcam ring lights out there (check this one out from Amazon) that could be helpful if your desk isnt near any natural light. My presentation last year was on myself, and I had to answer like 10 questions including my background, favorite and least favorite rotation, career goals, projects I worked on, etc. What was your least favorite rotation in pharmacy school?
1. Instead, the main vibes I got from these sessions last year was that programs generally cared about my thought process and clinical reasoning, and how I would present a patient to a preceptor. DO think about how you would work up and present a patient, and be prepared to do this out loud. With what types of people do you feel most comfortable working? I definitely sent them after each interview last year, and felt good about sending them. Can you describe a time when you went above and beyond at work? I never felt more *engaged with my residency* than when I was on my oncology rotation - *Fits with my long-term career goals* The resident told me that after each of their residency interviews, the first thing she would do after it ended was call herdad and talk to him about how the interview went. Alright if I had to give only ONE piece of advice to residency applicants when it comes to interviews, is to prepare SO so many questions for your interviewers. What was your least favorite rotation and why? %PDF-1.6
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@d3$@P C~ What would you do? Innovation, forethought, and emotional intelligence. - Created a dialogue, even got a thank you I will say, if you talked with a particular person about a topic, it may be helpful to throw that in the email to refresh their memory of your conversation with them. Not getting enough hands-on clinical education during residency Study: If you are interviewing for a clinical position, brush up on topics pertaining to the specialty of the position. What was your most favorite class in pharmacy school? Do you consider yourself good at managing stress? Honesty with my performance - have a strong network of support already built What was the most significant intervention you made during pharmacy rotations? Give me an example of when you had to bend the rules and how you handled the situation. o Operate at the fringe of my licensure. If you are assigned a group project and your partners are not contributing to the level you expected, what would you do? What differentiates you from your peers as a candidate for this position? Tell me about a time your workload was very heavy. - understand care sometimes needs to be adapted for people who live remotely As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, how do you think that might impact your residency training? If youre wondering what types of interview questions residency candidates will maybe be asked, check out a list of 100 questions that I put together linked here. o Exposed at a young age See the "Required Competency Areas, Goals and Objectives of Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residencies." The residency program is designed to offer an individualized training plan for each resident based on their interests, goals and past experiences. How did you come to decide to apply to our residency program? Lovenox bridging guidelines, Tell me about a situation when your job went through big changes. Grand Rounds. What was the biggest factor in how you ranked your programs? You will likely be asked specific residency questions, such as why you like that particular residency program and what you see yourself doing in pharmacy in 10 years. When they ask if you have any questions, it's important that you ask a few. What was it and what did you do to correct it? Who do you admire and why? The following seven questions, submitted by pharmacists via social media and online forums, are considered to be particularly problematic. Residency Prep 101: What to Do While You are Still in Pharmacy School. Stage 3: Conducting the Interview. 80 terms. Do residents have an opportunity to participate in decisions regarding which projects are assigned for the year? How do you deal with people who dont get along with you? If you do not get a residency this year, would you consider trying to re-apply next year? A place to share about interviews during the first part of the year, discuss projects, or anything else pharmacy residency. Are there opportunities to work with pharmacy students? How would our residency program help you achieve your career goals? What was your second most favorite rotation? Having a thorough knowledge of how prescriptions affect each other and how their side effects may interact to create a variety of symptoms will help you be confidently prepared for a pharmacy residency interview. Tell us about a project you have completed. - not doing this because I need a job Bernadette Brown, owner of Cadham Pharmacy in Scotland, says she would be more likely to phrase the question as: Tell me about a time where you had to withhold dispensing a product owing to patient safety concerns and how you resolved this with the prescriber. Teaching. What would you do if you thought one of your co-workers was being harassed by another staff member? What was your least favorite rotation in pharmacy school? If you could meet a famous person (alive or dead), who would you pick? Hold a local or regional professional position Stage 4: Closing the Interview.