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How competitive are VA pharmacy residency?
Any suggestions on how to make yourself standout for VA residencies?
It's one of those residencies you probably have to have it all, or at least 6 out of the 7 listed below:
1) Prestigious pharmacy school
2) GPA > 3.5
3) Quantifiable amount of involvement
4) Work experience
5) Compelling LOI
6) Good LOR's
7) Outstanding maturity and poise on interview
I've seen folks land VA residencies without BOTH 1 and 2. Not saying they aren't important, but they aren't essential; 3 through 7 plus a successful APPE rotation or two at the very site you are applying to can go a long way.
Any suggestions on how to make yourself standout for VA residencies?