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Just wondering if it matters for pharmacy. It seems like it doesn't, but I'm not sure.
For residency it probably does.
I agree. You should have a decent GPA if you're looking to go into residency. They say it doesn't matter, but it does.Doesn't really matter what your rank is as long as your GPA is good.
Man you really hate residenciesResidencies are for suckers. You can be a dumba** and still get a pharmacy job, even a job in the hospital. The C student with good interpersonal skills can get a better job that a person at the top of the class. Last time I checked, to get a pharmacist position u just need a bachelors or a PharmD degree. What do u call a pharmacy student graduating at the bottom of their class?....lol a pharmacist. And retail for sure only cares that u have a pharmacist license. By the way there are now unemployed pharmacist with residencies.
Residencies are for suckers. You can be a dumba** and still get a pharmacy job, even a job in the hospital. The C student with good interpersonal skills can get a better job that a person at the top of the class. Last time I checked, to get a pharmacist position u just need a bachelors or a PharmD degree. What do u call a pharmacy student graduating at the bottom of their class?....lol a pharmacist. And retail for sure only cares that u have a pharmacist license. By the way there are now unemployed pharmacist with residencies.
I preface this statement by saying I do not have a residency, but I participate in the hiring process - a residency, high GPA, high class rank all play a role in getting hired - last open position we had - we had 70 applicants for one position at our hospital.
So yes, graduating at the top of you class (meaning a good GPA) does make a difference, but only in the first few years outside of school or when it comes to getting a residency.
and yes, I graduated second in my class, so I wish it meant even more!
Residencies are for suckers. You can be a dumba** and still get a pharmacy job, even a job in the hospital. The C student with good interpersonal skills can get a better job that a person at the top of the class. Last time I checked, to get a pharmacist position u just need a bachelors or a PharmD degree. What do u call a pharmacy student graduating at the bottom of their class?....lol a pharmacist. And retail for sure only cares that u have a pharmacist license. By the way there are now unemployed pharmacist with residencies.
Our hospital requires residency for all inpatient positions, since we do not have any positions that are purely staffing 100% of the time. Many hospitals are going that route now. It might not be necessary, but this is the reality now.
Is this true for PRN positions at your hospital? Is it realistic to hope for a PRN hospital staffing position during a fellowship?