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What kind of residencies are offered to pharmD? Where can I get more info?
ajmataz said:What kind of residencies are offered to pharmD? Where can I get more info?
ajmataz said:What kind of residencies are offered to pharmD? Where can I get more info?
bananaface said:A residency is an optional set of clinical experiences that can be completed after the PharmD. People often choose residency as a way to get extensive training in a specialty they are interested in. An internship is work experience complted during pharmacy school, but generally does not refer to clinical rotations performed during the final year of study. The final year rotations are usually called a clerkship or an externship.
We need to start a FAQ for this section. I'm sure alot of people have the same basic questions. If anyone wants to contribute questions or answers, please talk to Heather or I. We'd be glad for any help anyone wants to give.
WorcesterPHOBoy said:So to become a Nuclear Pharmacist, u residency will be helpful for you? and how u become a nuclear pharmacist, what degree do u need? help me
Oxycotin said:What kind of grades are they looking for when applying for residency? I'm currently maintaining very average grades (~3.0-3.2). Would those grades make it a lot harder for me to gain a residency?
LVPharm said:The only way to find these out is to check them out at the residency showcase this December in ASHP in Vegas, and interview at these programs.
MrIntricate said:Is it possible to attend this showcase without being currently enrolled in pharmacy school? I heard pharm students can attend for free (?), but what about pre-pharm students? Just curious about the logistics, thanks!
kwakster928 said:you will not get any benefit from attending this meeting as pre-pharm. First the registration cost will be rediculous. I have to pay $175 for the meeting at a member student rate. I dont even want to know what others have to pay. Plus hotel and airfare, yikes. Also Mid-year meetings are there to interview and seek out possible residencies that are far from your home location. I dont think it is impossible but I doubt you will have too much success getting what you wanted.
kwakster928 said:Also Mid-year meetings are there to interview and seek out possible residencies that are far from your home location.
ajmataz said:What kind of residencies are offered to pharmD? Where can I get more info?
Oxycotin said:What kind of grades are they looking for when applying for residency? I'm currently maintaining very average grades (~3.0-3.2). Would those grades make it a lot harder for me to gain a residency?
WorcesterPHOBoy said:what is residency? is that same as internship? =\
its not an unwritten rule...Oxycotin said:It seems like everyone in here is very knowleadgeable about the residency process and is providing a lot of good information. I'm currently thinking of doing a residency in a couple of years but am not absolutely set on it yet. I currently work in a retail setting but would like to consider working in an institutional setting in a clinical role. Is doing a residency an unwritten requirement for working as a clinical pharmacist? I hear people say that a residency equals 3-5 years of experience. How easy would it be to get a clinical position if you don't do a residency? Would I be at a disadvantage to someone who did a residency? I'm talking a few years down the road after working a few years and not right off the bat after graduation. I guess what i'm asking is are there training for those who don't do residencies or would it be prudent to do a residency? Thanks
bbmuffin said:its not an unwritten rule...
they have it in writing...
residency prefered
Depends on where you work - if you are planning to do 3 years retail, then no, you won't have an advantage in getting a clinical psoition at an institution. But if you are a staff RPh at an institution, you could get promoted. Depends on the facility and who is hiring the positionOxycotin said:I understand and I do realize it's preferred but is it required? If I were to work for a few years would I be able to apply for those positions and be competitive with someone who did a residency or would a residency offer something that working wouldn't?
Oxycotin said:I understand and I do realize it's preferred but is it required? If I were to work for a few years would I be able to apply for those positions and be competitive with someone who did a residency or would a residency offer something that working wouldn't?
kwakster928 said:to be a nuclear pharmacist not only you need basic pharm.d. degree also you need to pass nuclear specialty test given by board of pharmacy specialties. in order to sit for that exam you must have some nuclear pharmacy experience under supervision for couple years. (but i am not quite certain) but you do require BCNP (board certified nuclear pharmacist) title to practice independently.
RXknight2006 said:BCNP is board certified nutrition pharmacist...like BCPS(pharmacotherapy specialist), BCOP(oncology pharmacist); Nuclear pharmacy requires extra training, which can usually be provided by a company that owns nuclear pharmacies, ie. cardinal health, amersham nycomed
doubleup144 said:
ASHP1 said:There are lots of options for pharmacy residency programs. Pharmacy Residencies originally began in hospitals,but now occur in medical office clinics, managed care, commmunity care, long term care, etc. The previous responses show several good web location for you to see the variety of residency programs available to PharmD graduates. Best of luck! There are over 770 accredited pharmacy residency programs, offering over 1,500 positions. Recruiting season usually occurs from December - beginning of March for programs that start in July 2006.