Before Midyear

Residency Directories

ACCP Residency Directory

ASHP Residency Directory

How to use directory informationAppropriate

• Write down general information about the program on a note card to review before you go to their booth

• Create an excel sheet to compare and contrast your options

• Hyperlinks to programs websites may be posted on the directory listing

Inappropriate

• Do NOT ask programs for the same information that can be found on their directory listing #dontlooklikeafool

Letters of Recommendation

Will you write me a letter of recommendation?

When to ask

•NOW!!•Holiday schedule•Allow time for a response #patience

Who to ask

•Variety•Think about your interactions with that

person•Think about the programs you’re applying

to•Have backups!

How to ask

•Email vs in person•“Are you willing to write me a

SUPERB/AMAZING/EXCELLENT letter of recommendation?”

•Don’t be dismayed by a refusal•Provide the writer with information:▫CV▫Programs applying to▫PhorCAS information

Tackling Midyear

•http://connect.ashp.org/midyear/home/?ssopc=1▫Print and highlight floor plans▫Information note cards▫Poster presentations▫Personnel Placement Service (PPS) - $135

•http://connect.ashp.org/midyear/general-info/general-info/informationfor/students

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