This is the part I dread the most. It appears my sites of interest are only requiring cover letters as opposed to personal statements, thank goodness, but nonetheless information on both could be helpful to those of us here interested in residencies in the future.

Would any current or past residents care to impart their wisdom? Any practioners that can explain what they might be looking for in a cover letter?

Thanks!

This is the part I dread the most. It appears my sites of interest are only requiring cover letters as opposed to personal statements, thank goodness, but nonetheless information on both could be helpful to those of us here interested in residencies in the future.

Would any current or past residents care to impart their wisdom? Any practioners that can explain what they might be looking for in a cover letter?

Thanks!

i think we are going to have a lecture on this tomorrow....i will post what i learn.

Apologize for the coarseness of the writing, needs more time wordsmithing, but here's the idea.

Dear Dr. (Residency Director's last name):

I am responding to ASHP #12345 for the

(If this is a local residency), I am a proud alumni from (your university).

(If this is a nonlocal residency), I am a proud alumni...I am interested in growing my practice direction in a different environment...

My interests are...

My skills are...

I want to learn these skills in the residency...

(Say one professional characteristic that the reader will remember.) My project management skills have been put to good use. I started the Vial for Life project for Target and took it national.

I can help you....

I am the best candidate because...


Please feel free to contact me at (phone), or reach me by email at (), or fax at ().

Thank you for your time! I am eagerly awaiting your response.

Warmest regards,
spacecowgirl

Do you know how long the Letter of Intent should be? And, did you change each letter for each program or use the same one for all applications? Thanks in advance!!

jPm