Pharmacy Residency Reality Check: How to Match and How to Move Forward if You Don't

Описание: This may be the most honest conversation about the pharmacy residency process you'll find on the internet. In this episode, you will learn how to position yourself as the candidate programs can't ignore. Learn how to build a competitive CV, secure powerful letters of recommendation, and craft compelling letters of intent. The goal is to match, but if you don't, we acknowledge how much it hurts — but also how to move forward. Two pharmacists from the #1 pharmacy school with a 96% match rate—share our completely different journeys: one matched and completed residency, the other went through ALL THREE phases and still didn't match. From two pharmacists who lived it, we're breaking down what really makes candidates competitive, the hidden mistakes that kill applications, and the strategic moves that can make or break your pharmacy career—with or without a residency. Whether you're planning to apply, currently in the process, or wondering if there's life after rejection, this episode will give you the roadmap to pharmacy success that no one else is talking about.

🔑 Key Things You'll Learn:
1. Who Should Pursue a Pharmacy Residency, Why It Matters, and When to Apply
2. The 4-Critical Component of a The Pharmacy Application
3. How to Stand Out From the Thousands of Applications
4. The Match Process Reality Check: What Happens When You Don't Match

Read Savannah's Article " The Day I Didn't Match For A Pharmacy Residency"
https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/content/...

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & Context Setting
02:55 - What is a Pharmacy Residency & Who Should Apply
08:24 - Setting Realistic Expectations & Mindset
11:38 - Building a Competitive Application (Overview)
14:02 - CV Strategy & Best Practices
28:00 - Professional Presentation Tips
32:30 - Letters of Recommendation Mastery
46:35 - Crafting a Letter of Intent
1:01:18 - Understanding The Match Process
1:04:35 - Phase 1, 2, and Scramble Overview
1:07:57 - When You Don't Match: Savannah's Story
1:15:18 - Recovery Strategies & Career Pivoting
1:23:02- Final Advice & Encouragement

📢 Disclaimer #1. The views and content expressed in this video are personal to the speaker(s) only, and not representative of any corresponding organizations or institutions. The content in this video (including text, graphics, images, and information) is intended for informational purposes, and may not be applicable to individual circumstances, therefore, speakers are not held accountable for the result of any actions taken or decisions made as a result of the content viewed. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.

📢 Disclaimer #2: Dr. Savannah Duke is currently an employee of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, the opinions, or perspective expressed today do not represent the opinions or perspective of her employer.

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