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1) Paperwork for Midyear- So the application deadlines aren't until January for most residency programs. What paperwork do you recommend taking to Midyear to leave with the programs you speak to? One of my friends said to have all your application materials done before midyear but then also said you only take your CV to MidYear. If that is the case why would you need your Letters of Intent and Letters of Recomendation done by midyear? Any other advice on the timing of completing residency paperwork and what will be asked for at Midyear?
2) Contacting Program Directors - Should you contact all Residency Program directors, that you are interested in speaking with at Midyear, before MidYear? If so, when is a good time and what would be good to discuss with them? In other words, is it bad form to go to a Residency Program's table at Midyear if you haven't already made contact with them beforehand?
Ok, a 3rd question...
3) Types of LORs - I've heard it suggested that you obtain one letter from a professor, one from an employer and one from a preceptor. I haven't worked a ton through Pharmacy school so I've been thinking of obtaining more than one from professors or preceptors or even one from someone with whom I've affiliated in an extracurricular event. What are your thoughts on not following the typical types of LORs?
Thank you.
2) Contacting Program Directors - Should you contact all Residency Program directors, that you are interested in speaking with at Midyear, before MidYear? If so, when is a good time and what would be good to discuss with them? In other words, is it bad form to go to a Residency Program's table at Midyear if you haven't already made contact with them beforehand?
Ok, a 3rd question...
3) Types of LORs - I've heard it suggested that you obtain one letter from a professor, one from an employer and one from a preceptor. I haven't worked a ton through Pharmacy school so I've been thinking of obtaining more than one from professors or preceptors or even one from someone with whom I've affiliated in an extracurricular event. What are your thoughts on not following the typical types of LORs?
Thank you.