Pharmacy Residency Podcast

Ep 567 Free Residency Application Course - Includes LOI Template and Interview Advice Oct 30, 2024

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In this episode, I give my general recommendations for the residency process and give you the free code above for the Extreme LOI/Cover Makeover course focuses on crafting standout Letters of Intent (LOI) for pharmacy residency applications.

It includes templates, video guides, and editing assistance to refine LOIs, emphasizing clarity and professionalism. The course also covers CV writing and interview prep to help candidates increase their match success. Participants can access resources for a year. If you are interested in working one-on-one with me for LOI editing and revision, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

For more details, and to use the coupon visit the course page.

The Extreme LOI/Cover Makeover course is divided into 12 key sections, focusing on:

Personal branding and writing style,
Structuring a compelling LOI,
Identifying residency goals,
Tailoring LOIs to programs,
Highlighting skills and experiences,
Demonstrating fit with specific programs,
CV writing tips,
Common application errors to avoid,
Personal statement guidance,
Interview prep,
Finalizing documents, and
Editing assistance and review options.

Each section aims to improve LOI quality for a stronger residency application.

Ep 566 Stand Out Residency Applications Part 1 - Publishing Sep 20, 2024

In this multi-part series we're going to start looking at what makes residency applications stand out. One of the wow moments, is if you have your name as an author on a peer-reviewed publication, but there are other reasons to publish as well, including finding where your area of specialty is. Want to work with me one-on-one on your letter of intent, you can find some free resources here to get started. https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 565 Who will Pass the NAPLEX and MPJE May 30, 2024

The lack of urgency with preparing for the NAPLEX and MPJE always bothered me. It's like here's the one thing that if you don't pass, you don't work, and students are completing APPE requirements instead of getting deep into their preparation. In this episode, I talk about how NAPLEX pass rates which were in the high 90s in 2009 are now in the high 70s. Only 1554 students last year graduated from a school of pharmacy with a pass rate in the 90s. Make sure you prepare early and often for the NAPLEX. I reference a pharmacology review course here: https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile and that TLDRPharmacy has some great MPJE materials.

Ep 564 Residency Scramble and Residency Mentors Apr 11, 2024

My wife and I matched in the old scramble (which is now more organized as Phase II) but 15 years later she is in an ambulatory care clinical position and I have been teaching in college for that same time, both jobs we love. In this episode, I talk about the importance of mentors and how those residencies available in the scramble can lead to an excellent career that is very work/life balance excellent as well.

Need help preparing for the NAPLEX, check out my online self paced pharmacology course here

https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile

Ep 564 How do I Match in Phase II of the Pharmacy Residency Match? Mar 13, 2024

Phase II is about speed. With over 700 unfilled PGY 1 positions and only a few hundred more than that who will put in applications, you do have a very good chance in Phase II.

If you want my one-on-one help go to https://residency.teachable.com/p/phase2

My turnaround is around 24 hours.

The data show that you should have a better than 50% chance of matching in Phase II this year with the number of available positions, even better if you are looking for a community pharmacy position.

Have questions, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 563 What are my odds of matching to my pharmacy residency after my interview Feb 19, 2024

The odds of matching to residency are very dependent on the school of pharmacy you are going to, while the top schools match above 90%, the lowest schools match at 20%, so it's still a good idea to start job hunting before the match because there are hundreds of pharmacists getting the news on the exact same day.

If you need my help in Phase II, you can find my website here, I expect there will be close to 700 open positions after Phase I.

https://residency.teachable.com/

Good luck!

Ep 564 Biggest Residency Interview Mistake Jan 26, 2024

The biggest residency interview mistake is not focusing on being positively remembered as there are many applicants, and standing out takes the 5 Ps:

People
PGY-2
Professionalism
Purpose
Practice.

With those in your tool belt, you can continue the conversation after the interview to ensure you are not forgotten.

Need my help, check out https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview

Ep 563 First Interview Offers are Out and Free Case Study Preparation Jan 04, 2024

It's exciting and stress-relieving when that first interview offer comes in, but do you know what to do? In this episode, I've gone over the first steps and you can check out the course I have to see if it's something that you want help with your presentation PowerPoint and need email support. Sometimes you just don't want to ask your professors questions. Anyway, you can find the free Case Study document and link to the course here:

https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 562 Residency vs Fellowship - Keaton Higgins - Tennessee Pharmacists Association Dec 28, 2023

One point of annual confusion is whether one should do a residency or fellowship. In this episode, I turn to Keaton Higgins, the executive fellow at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and University of Iowa graduate for his insights on the fellowship experience. You can contact him here:

https://www.tnpharm.org/about/tpa-executive-fellowship-in-association-management/

Need help with your LOI, sign up at https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

Ep 561 Free Late Transcript and Recommendations Template Dec 22, 2023

You can find the free template here, just hit "Preview." You just need to scroll down some.

https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

It's not your fault, but you can't say it's their fault, in this episode I help you walk the line to articulate you handle things as a professional. Got questions for me? tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 560 How Can You Increase Your Residency Match Odds Dec 19, 2023

In this episode, I go over the factors that will stand as the headwinds against your matching vs. some of the tailwinds that will help you get there and it depends a lot on where you go to school and where you apply.

Some of these factors you can affect, some you can't, but the most important thing is to recognize where to spend your time over the next few weeks to get the very best chance.

Need my one one-on-one help, go to https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi where you can find the free template I talk about in the video.

Ep 560 After Midyear Overwhelm Advice Dec 10, 2023

You just realized how many people you are competing against and how qualified they are. How in the world are you going to stand out? Start by worrying about the match rather than winning the "best applicant." Often the rubrics end up in multiple ties and it's the relationships that matter more than anything else. Need my one on one help, hit me up at https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 559 The Residency Interview Song In Your Head Nov 28, 2023

If you're an introvert, you're likely dreading the interview. The key is to get out of your own head by becoming more interested in the other person than you are about trying to tell your own story. It may sound counter-intuitive, but if you put the other person first, you'll find yourself landing a residency in the fall. Here's the residency interview book:

https://www.audible.com/pd/100-Strong-Residency-Interview-Questions-Answers-and-Rationales-Audiobook/B07M9S9DYS?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-137816&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_137816_rh_us

Ep 558 - 5 Midyear Mistakes to Avoid for Pharmacy Residency Applicants Nov 12, 2023

Work one-on-one with me here: https://residency.teachable.com/

ASHP MidYear creates a ton of fear of missing out, but what happens is that students get there and find that they really missed an opportunity. The key is not to make the big 5 mistakes

Not recognize it is the RESIDENCY showcase (not future resident showcase)
Miss the resident poster presentations on Wednesday
Apply for a prestige residency rather than focusing on the people
Use a generic letter of intent or cover letter, and not get to know yourelf
Not take advantage of the opportunity to improve your interview skills

Ep 557 Is Using AI Cheating in Residency Applications? Oct 31, 2023

Book Strong Residency Letter of Intent

https://www.audible.com/pd/B07ZL4Q7PX/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-169438&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_169438_rh_us

Tool like ChatGPT can provide a letter of intent in just a few seconds. However, that generative AI comes from the examples ChatGPT found from others and can result in letters that are very similar to other applicants. Your biggest concern should be if you are forgotten in a sea of applications. By using generative AI properly, you can gain an advantage. By using it wrong, you might be labeled a cheater and not considered. In this episode, I help you walk the straight and narrow.

Ep 556 Optimal Order for Investing Your Money - Part 2 Tae Kim Financial Tortoise Oct 17, 2023

We welcome Tae Kim to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to give his tips on financial success and the step-by-step process to get to financial freedom.

This is Part 2 of 2.

Here is a link to his website:

https://www.youtube.com/c/taekimfinancialtortoise

Ep 555 Optimal Order for Investing Your Money - Part 1 Tae Kim Financial Tortoise Oct 07, 2023

We welcome Tae Kim to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to give his tips on financial success and the step by step process to get to financial freedom.

This is Part 1 of 2.

Here is a link to his website:

https://www.youtube.com/c/taekimfinancialtortoise

Ep 554 White Coat Investor Jim Dahle Part 2 - Financial Boot Camp Missions 7 to 12 Sep 29, 2023

We welcome Jim Dahle to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to give his tips on financial success and the step by step process to get to financial freedom.

This is Part 2 of 2.

Here is a link to his book https://www.amazon.com/White-Coat-Investors-Financial-Boot/dp/B07T4KT9DQ/

Ep 553 White Coat Investor Jim Dahle Part 1 - Financial Boot Camp Missions 1 to 6 Sep 15, 2023

We welcome Jim Dahle to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to give his tips on financial success and the step by step process to get to financial freedom. Here is a link to his book https://www.amazon.com/White-Coat-Investors-Financial-Boot/dp/B07T4KT9DQ/

Ep 552 Letter of Intent 2023 Sep 08, 2023

I've got a way that you can get a discount on this season's pharmacy residency letter of intent preparation, looking forward to taking this journey with you https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

Ep 551 Aligning NAPLEX Study with APPEs with Jerri Sanger UIowa Aug 04, 2023

It can cost you thousands of dollars if you fail the MPJE or NAPLEX and while residents would not lose pay, they could lose their residency placement. In this episode, Jerri Sanger, a P4 at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy shares her advice regarding studying for the NAPLEX.

Want to check out a pharmacology review course, head to https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 550 Students Loan Repayment with Derek Delaney CFP Jul 31, 2023

As student loans come back into student and resident's lives, I brought on an expert who can help you navigate the process. You can find him here: https://pharmdfp.com/

Ep 549 Residency and Money - Author Joe Baker MBA Jun 15, 2023

In this episode we talk to Joe Baker who wrote Baker's Dirty Dozen: Principles for Financial Independence. Selfishly, I wanted to know what to do to not only help my own kids with their financial futures, but how I can help pay for them. Joe goes through some of the decisions he made and is really entertaining with stories that stick. Here's a link to his book.

https://www.amazon.com/Bakers-Dirty-Principles-Financial-Independence-ebook/dp/B09SGN2S11/

Ep 548 How to Pass the NAPLEX and MPJE May 27, 2023

NAPLEX Link:

https://www.memorizingpharm.com/

MPJE Link:

https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/mpje-resources

Passing the NAPLEX and MPJE is often a situation where you wonder how the time passed so fast and if you are prepared. In this episode, I go over several tips to get you through the exams.

Ep 547 How Long Should Pharmacists Take to Become Millionaires May 08, 2023

Unicorn Job Book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-Your-Unicorn-Job-for-Pharmacists-Audiobook/B07RSDRQK6?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-151638&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_151638_rh_us

It should only take ten years to earn a million, but how long does it take to keep a million? Twenty-seven years according to Dave Ramsey and the Money Guy. In this episode, I give you a different way to think about money and getting to a less daunting goal than 1 to 4 million in net worth.

Ep 546 Pharmacist Household Net Worth Survey Apr 17, 2023

They say it's not what you make it's what you keep. Here's an interesting look at how much pharmacists keep. One thing that keeps you moving forward is being in a job you love, here's some jobs other pharmacists love https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-Your-Unicorn-Job-for-Pharmacists-Audiobook/B07RSDRQK6?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-151638&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_151638_rh_us

Ep 545 Phase II Match Day April 14th and What's Next Apr 13, 2023

I predict around 600 matches for Phase II match day with around 75 spots left over for the scramble. I don't think there will be only 400 rejected applicants in Phase II leaving a lot of room for going after those 75 spots if you want them. If you just want to chat about your situation, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 544 Building a Pharmacy Consulting Business with Blair Thielemier Apr 10, 2023

Check out the book here: https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Build-a-Pharmacy-Consulting-Business-Your-Rx-for-Finding-Freedom-and-Lo-Audiobook/B07L4B7BLC?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-135635&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_135635_pd_us

Ep 543 Pharmacist Money Tips for Your 20s 30s 40s and 50s Mar 29, 2023

Everyone's financial journey is different, but there are some tips that you can use to better navigate uncertainty.

Here's a link to the Unicorn Jobs book if you're looking for something outside the box to help you grow your finances.

https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-Your-Unicorn-Job-for-Pharmacists-Audiobook/B07RSDRQK6?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-151638&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_151638_rh_us

If you want to talk to Derek you can contact him at https://pharmdfp.com/podcast

Ep 542 NAPLEX Pass Rates and Residency Mar 25, 2023

Pharmacology Course: https://residency.teachable.com/

NAPLEX Pass Rates start at 21% and average out at 80% and MPJE Pass Rates start at 25% and average out at 77%.

While it may not be fair, RPDs would do well to at least ask how your NAPLEX and MPJE preparation is coming along and I make a recommendation that RPDs should bring their cohorts together in an MPJE group to learn the laws as failing either can be disastrous. If you are going to the VA, get licensed in Idaho so there is zero chance you will fail the MPJE.

Ep 541 Phase 2 Free Email Template Mar 18, 2023

Conversations fly back and forth between RPDs and candidates way before the application window opens. Make sure you have a good email of interest to help build, sort, and qualify your final list to apply to. You can find the template here https://residency.teachable.com/ and if you want my one-on-one help with your LOI and emails, sign up for the Phase 2 course and email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 540 Phase 2 LOI Help and Almost 1000 Open Residency Positions Mar 15, 2023

While the quality of residency applicants has gone down dramatically, residency sites are not lowering their standards and we have tremendous opportunities for good students to still get residencies.

Check out https://residency.teachable.com/p/phase2 or contact me with questions! I'm so excited to help you guys turn this tough day into an April victory!

Ep 539 Leaving Pharmacy by Age 35 Mar 09, 2023

I am introducing a pivot to the show in this episode, where it will become the Pharmacy Residency and Money podcast, where we will talk about career, health, and wealth related to residency.

Residencies will be relatively easy to get, with an over 80% match rate in the near future and into the 90s over the next three years. My role has moved from helping applicants just get a residency to earning one that is better for their career, health, and wealth with better culture, hours, and pay.

Two books I've written include

Finding Your Unicorn Job

https://www.audible.com/pd/B07RSDRQK6/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-151638&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_151638_rh_us

Debt-Free Pharmacy Student

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BFKMMX1F/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-322749&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_322749_rh_us

To start off, I recommend you also listen to another podcaster I follow and know, Derek John Delaney, a certified financial planner who has the PharmD Money Podcast, Episode 50, about retiring by 50 if you want to hear his thoughts on retiring at a somewhat early age.

https://pharmdfp.com/podcast

Ep 538 Waiting for Match Day and Phase 2 Advice Mar 06, 2023

What do you do while you are waiting for Match Day? In this episode, I go over some ways to calm your mind and look to the future. Need my help for Phase II, hit me up at https://residency.teachable.com/p/phase2

Ep 537 Ranking Residency Sites Feb 27, 2023

Don't bother trying to game it. Put your honest 1st, 2nd, and 3rd picks in there and focus on those. I'm telling you, you're 91% likely to get one of those three. If you need my help for Phase II, go to https://residency.teachable.com/p/phase2. Your chances are good, it will still require a good application, but Phase II is a viable thing this year. Contact me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com if you want my one-on-one help.

Ep 536 Residency Statistics and Match Rate Predictions Feb 16, 2023

Interview Course: https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview

How many interviews DID you get?

How many interviews SHOULD you get?

knowing these answers helps predict whether you will get ranked by your favorite residency sites. The odds are in your favor, but a few thousand will still go without a residency. However, I predict Phase II will have many spots available if you still want to go after it. In this episode, I go through the data to get you some answers.

Need my help, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 535 Is Reddit the Best Advice for Residency Feb 05, 2023

Interview Course: https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview

I go through several recent Reddit posts to answer questions that are top of mind. The big thing is that if you didn't get an interview or only got a few, you need to figure out why. Here are the top reasons

1. Toxic Recommendations

2. Too many out-of-state applications

3. College has a poor match rate

4. LOI is generic

Need my help, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 534 Predicting Residency Questions and Clinical Cases Jan 24, 2023

Would you like to be the applicant who has the spot-on answers for a clinical case or residency interview question? In this episode, I show you how to predict many of the questions and areas you'll be asked. You can find the free download here:

https://residency.teachable.com/digital-products/enrolled/30479

Ep 533 Three Residency Presentation Tips Jan 13, 2023

A great presentation starts with well-formatted slides. In this video, I go over three very simple tips to improve your residency or residency application presentation. If you want me actually to edit your slides go to:

https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview

where slide editing is part of the course bundle.

Ep 532 Avoiding Residency Interview Mistakes and Interview Course Discount Jan 07, 2023

As the Google doc fills up with screening interviews, days programs will send out interviews, and actual interviews, the big key for this first round is winning your cohort. Many times you don't have to beat everyone; you just have to be in the top couple of students in your group and the best way to do that is to know how you're scored and earn points. In this course, I go over that method which you can get for 25% off using the code PODCAST25OFF

https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview

Ep 531 Same Day LOI Supplemental Essay Revisions and Screening Interviews Dec 30, 2022

Need same-day help with an LOI or supplemental essay, send it to me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

You can get the free version of Phone Interview Survival Tips here on December 31st, January 1st, and January 2nd

https://www.amazon.com/Phone-Interview-Survival-Tips-Introverts-ebook/dp/B07M76PMX5/

or the audiobook here

https://www.audible.com/pd/Phone-Interview-Survival-Quick-Tips-for-Introverts-and-Extroverts-Audiobook/B07NPXWXQF?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-142847&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_142847_rh_us

Ep 530 First Interview Offered and THE Google Doc Dec 28, 2022

The first interviews are going out, but don't expect most to come until the first weeks of January; however, with the anecdotal evidence we have a lower residency applicant volume, you might get your invitation a bit sooner and more of them.

You can find all the free resources I talk about here, including the link to the Google Doc:

https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview

Ep 529 - 24 Hour LOI and Supplemental Essay Turnaround Dec 24, 2022

Don't push submit because you're exhausted! I'm turning documents around in 24 hours; if you still need help with your LOI and/or supplemental essay, just sign up here https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

I work through holidays, just getting up really early to do this stuff as I know how important it is. Questions? Hit me up at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 528 Late Recommendations Email Template Dec 22, 2022

How do you communicate late recommendations as preceptors hit the holiday break? I have an email template for you here https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

I am turning around LOI revisions in about 24 hours for each one, so it can be pretty quick if you have a deadline approaching.

Ep 527 Late Transcripts Email Template and 24 Hour LOI Turnaround Dec 20, 2022

How do you communicate late transcripts as colleges of pharmacy are closing? I have an email template for you here https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

I am turning around LOI revisions in about 24 hours for each one, so can be pretty quick if you have a deadline approaching.

Ep 526 Financial Peace of Mind and Residency Dec 18, 2022

Derek Delaney is the founder and president of PharmD Financial Planning. PharmD FP is a fee-only, fully fiduciary financial planning firm that specializes in helping pharmacist families plan their tax-efficient retirement dream. Derek holds multiple advanced designations and credentials, including the Certified Financial Planner certification and the IRS Enrolled Agent designation. Derek has also been featured in several national publications, including the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, and Financial Planning magazine. Derek is married to a pharmacist (Kortney) and has two kids. He lives at the same intersection of pharmacy, money, and life as other pharmacist families do throughout the country. You can find him at https://pharmdfp.com/

Ep 525 Supplemental Essay Help Dec 15, 2022

If you want my one-on-one editing and help with supplemental essays, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com I charge $25 per 250 words via Venmo or PayPal.

Answering supplemental essays is hard as you haven't written many narrative essays in pharmacy school. The best way to answer many of them is to use the STAR framework in behavioral question interviewing so that your answer has all the pieces it needs

S. Situation

T. Task

A. Action

R. Result

Here is what was on the Word Document in the Video

University Medical Center – New Orleans –

Reflect on a challenging situation (personal or professional) that required you to question your values or assumptions and utilize your knowledge and reasoning. How did you deal with the situation? What did you learn from the experience?” STAR Interview

UNC Health

All candidates, please answer question 1

Describe an intervention, change, or contribution that made an impact on patient care and/or a pharmacy practice, and what you learned from the experience. STAR Interview

All candidates, please answer 1 of the questions below:

Describe a personal challenge you have faced, one which you feel has helped to shape you as a person. Examples include a moral or ethical dilemma, a situation of personal adversity, or a hurdle in your life that you worked hard to overcome. STAR Interview
Describe the personal attribute that you are most proud of that would benefit your co-residents and colleagues at the UNC Medical Center (Humblebrag answer / STAR Interview)

Situation – Introduce the Situation to set the scene and provide context

In media res – in the middle of the story

Descriptive detail – multiple senses, e.g., sound or smell – baby monitor screamed like an 18-wheeler’s horn // food bank with a hungry man coming to help his family
Time frame – 4 minutes without oxygen / one day left of food

Task – Describe the task. What needed to be done and why?

Clear the airway, call for help, administer CPR – get the child breathing again
Get this person some food or some food

Action – Explain the action you took.

CPR – a mistake by just breathing into the mouth vs. nose and mouth / pyloric valve stenosis / only saw the feet of the first responders, which were the police and later the EMTs
Talking to a supervisor to get them a day or two of food and then show them how the process works with a distribution center

Result – Describe the result in terms of the benefits realized.

Wrapping the story – surgery the correct and the success of the child now
You would educate more people about the food issue and how they can resolve it

Ep 524 How Do I Answer the Strengths and Weaknesses Question Dec 13, 2022

You can be sure that you're going to get strengths and weaknesses questions from your residency interview, but it's best to talk to your preceptor about where they see your strengths/weaknesses as well. You can check out 100 questions for that residency interview here:

https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview

Ep 523 Getting Writing Help for Residency Applications Dec 08, 2022

You're probably looking for guidance on writing a letter of intent and finding a lot on the internet. This document from this college of pharmacy has good advice but a bad attached letter. In this episode, I show you how to make a bad letter into a good one, and a wordy letter into a concise one. What you're really trying to do is create a readily transferable story for the reader to give to the residency committee.

https://www.chapman.edu/PHARMACY/_files/career/documents/how-to-write-a-letter-of-intent.pdf

If you need my one-on-one help, go to https://residency.teachable.com/ and sign up for the Extreme LOI makeover course.

Ep 522 Preparing for Midyear and Standing Out Dec 04, 2022

Midyear madness is upon us and those that keep their heads about them will do very well. The most important things to do at Midyear are

Apply to the Right Places
Meet the Right People
Send the Right Materials

In this episode, I review the best ways to accomplish this relationship-building in a genuine way that can help you earn the residency you want. If you're looking for my one-on-one help, go to https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 521 How to Remain Confident AFTER Midyear Nov 26, 2022

Midyear will wake up your imposter syndrome as you start to think that all the other applicants are better qualified and prepared than you. In this episode, I talk about the importance of establishing your identity before you get there. You can get the free 12-minute LOI Prep video here https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

Ep 520 Why are residents failing the NAPLEX and MPJE Nov 20, 2022

In a recent LinkedIn post Saley Traore-Uwalaka, PharmD, BCPS mentioned that residents might be failing their NAPLEX / MPJE for other reasons than the NABP issue. In this episode, I talk about how to avoid this disastrous situation.

Join the email list here at

https://www.pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/

Ep 519 Pharmacogenomics Pharmacist - Melissa Turner PharmD Nov 16, 2022

Melissa Turner's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-melissa-turner-pharmd/

Website: www.tarheelpgxconsulting.com

Dr. Melissa Turner graduated from Meredith College in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and from Campbell University in 2013 with her Doctor of Pharmacy. After graduation, she began working as a staff pharmacist for CVS and was there until May 2021. Dr. Turner is a graduate of the PGx Consulting Confidence Academy, completed her Certificate in Pharmacogenomics from RxGenomix in April 2021, and opened her own business, Tarheel PGx Consulting, in September 2021. In March 2022, she completed a course in nutrigenomics from PureGenomics. The mission of her company is to provide patients with personalized medication and nutrition management based on their genetics. She is a member of the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, the NCPDP Precision Medicine Subcommittee, and the Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Alumni Board. Dr. Turner loves teaching her patients about how their genetics can affect their nutrition, health, and wellness and the medications they take.

Ep 518 Increasing Residency Match Odds Nov 13, 2022

The book Perils of Polypharmacy can be found here:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BG98JWZ3/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-323817&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_323817_pd_us

You can work with me one-on-one here:

https://residency.teachable.com/

In this episode, I review some of the many characteristics of a residency application that matter in improving one's odds. But, instead of generalizing, you want to use these attributes to make sure you are applying them to the right place.

What increases your odds of matching? increased applications, interviews, research abstracts, and GPA.

What pharmacy school characteristics matter? Public, older schools, higher NAPLEX pass rates, and affiliations with academic medical centers.

But, there are clear exceptions, many of the best matching schools are private schools with no AMC affiliation. Some colleges with terrible NAPLEX pass rates earn residencies at a high rate. Knowing where you stand is key.

Ep 517 - 220 Incorrect NAPLEX Scores and What to Do Nov 09, 2022

Here's the Reddit link for the incorrect NAPLEX scores, I'm so sorry for anyone this happened to https://www.reddit.com/r/PharmacySchool/comments/yq32ws/official_notification_from_nabp_regarding_exam/

Ep 516 Nontraditional Residency Application Advice - Amy Lee and Mary Ngo Nov 08, 2022

In this episode, we hear from Amy (Youngji) Lee and Mary Ngo about the nontraditional residency application and journey.

Looking for one-on-one help with your pharmacy residency letter of intent, interview presentation or CV go to https://residency.teachable.com/

Get your free LOI template by joining our email list at https://www.pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/

Check out our residency books at https://www.pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/books

Connect or message me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonypharmd/

Ep 515 Virtual Residency Showcase Lists of Times and Dates Nov 02, 2022

One very good listing of available virtual showcases, note many happen in November, so don't miss out. Here's the link

https://twitter.com/SC_Pharmacist/status/1587435125486362627

Need my one-on-one help with your written and presentation aspects of residency, hit up https://residency.teachable.com/

My big three tips are in there as well, the showcase is a marathon, not a sprint, don't be a gunner, be a winning runner!

Ep 514 Residency Application Course Lesson 3 Persistence Rate.mp4 Oct 29, 2022

The most important thing that will set up your chances for residency is the college you go to. Here is the LinkedIn Article

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/pharmacy-residency-top-30-list-persistence-rate-guerra-pharmacist/

and how to get a hold of me for one-on-one help with writing your LOI, Cover Letter, CV, or interview

https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

Ep 513 - 100 Percent Residency Match Rate Coming Soon Oct 26, 2022

I am predicting many colleges of pharmacy will achieve a 100% residency match rate in four years as the pharmacy school enrollment decreases by about 500 students a year for the next three years including this one and then a cliff drop of 1800 in one year significantly impacting the number of residency applications. It's still tough to get certain residencies, but those just wanting a residency will find the process much easier. Need help crafting your letter of intent, hit me up at https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 512 New Careers with PGx Pharmacist Jamie Wilkey Oct 21, 2022

PGx Pharmacist Jamie Wilkey sped through her entrepreneurial run in two years to develop a successful new career that gives her the flexibility to be a present parent and partner. In this episode, we meet one of the LinkedIn Influencers who gives daily advice on helping make your pharmacy life a better one.

Here is her LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jamie-wilkey/

and her newsletter opt-in: https://jamiewilkey.carrd.co/

Ep 512 Twenty Prepharmacy Questions Answered Oct 18, 2022

I answer 20 prepharmacy questions that incoming students have. If you are interested in the prepharmacy program at dmacc email me at aaguerra@dmacc.edu

Ep 511 Free Tuition First Year at Utah Pharmacy School Oct 16, 2022

If you're looking to try to graduate debt-free from pharmacy school, or at least do better than $140K for public and $200K for private, you might want to check out Utah's new program for free tuition first year and in-state for the following three. It's in line with the book Debt Free Pharmacy Student

Ep 510 Lesson 2 Residency Application Course - Match Rate Oct 12, 2022

Match rate matters not only in getting a residency, but understanding the strength of a program. Applying to a residency in a state like Michigan with three strong matching schools is harder than applying in states with weaker rates. The key is to understand how your match rate, literally, matches up with the sites you are applying to. If you are interested in following the newsletter on LinkedIn, you can check it out here https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/pharmacy-residency-podcast-6980187862440849408/

Ep 509 Lesson 1 Residency Application Course - Interview Rate Oct 08, 2022

The first thing you want to do as a residency applicant is look to see what your college of pharmacy's residency interview rate is to inform the number of applications you need and how much time you should spend on your letters of intent, CV, and recommendations.

Need my one-on-one help go to https://residency.teachable.com/

The first step in getting a residency is earning an interview. While many focus on the match rate, there can be no match without an interview. The Top 15 Pharmacy Schools to Earn a Residency Interview look absolutely nothing like the Top 15 schools on the U.S. News and World Report list of best pharmacy schools. Here are the top 15 schools as listed in Pharmacy School Rankings for Residency. 1. AUHS - 100% 1. Husson - 100% 1. Cedarville - 100% 1. University of Puerto Rico - 100% 5. UCSF - 97.14% 6. Thomas Jefferson - 97.06% 7. University of Findlay - 96.00% 8. Wayne State University - 94.44% 9. UNC - 94.32% 10. University of Iowa - 94.12% 11. University of Rhode Island 94.03% 12. NEOMED - 94.00% 13. Drake University - 93.75% 14. Binghamton University - 93.55% 15. University of Connecticut - 93.33%

You can find the rest here in the eBook preview

https://www.amazon.com/Pharmacy-School-Rankings-Residency-Applications-ebook/dp/B0BCWT6VFB/

Ep 508 Door Dash Pharmacy Residents Oct 04, 2022

Making $25 an hour doing something other than pharmacy can be a relief when you're a pharmacy resident trying to get by, but is there a better way to make sure you can pay your bills in residency?

In this episode I outline many of the ways you can ensure you can afford to do a residency by looking at cost of living, commute, and staffing. A 15 minute commute each way is 3 1/4 weeks of 40 hour a week work each year, so time literally is money.

Need my one-on-one help with a letter of intent, go to https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 507 When is Going to Midyear Worth It Oct 02, 2022

Midyear is one of those FOMO events where students feel like they can't get a residency without going.

There are four genuine reasons to go such as

Presenting a poster
Engaging with residents during their poster presentations
Eliminating residencies from your preferred list
Finding lesser known residencies

There are reasons not to go such as

Impressing sites with your questions at Showcase
Getting a CV in the right hands at Showcase (they often recycle them)

Either way, Vegas is an experience, if you have the money, sure, it's a great trip, but your money is better spent on well crafted applications and the time away from APPEs if often difficult to catch up on.

If you want my one-on-one help, find me at https://residency.teachable.com/

or email tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 506 - How to Analyze Pharmacy Residencies by State - Iowa Edition Sep 27, 2022

I'm going to go over an in-depth analysis into the state of Iowa's residencies and my premise is that you can learn a lot from a residency by the alma maters of its residencies. While there is an expectation for meritocracy and opportunity for all, there is a huge difference between college admissions where you are looking to study somewhere and earning a job placement, a residency.

Iowa, like many other states, has over half of its residents coming from schools within the state, but when you look at the individual residencies you'll see a few different mixtures. Still, residencies often want their residents to stay on and if you're from Iowa or the Midwest, that's much more likely that you'll take a post residency graduation position there.

Here are those mixes:

All residents are University of Iowa graduates
All residents are only University of Iowa or Drake grads (in-state)
Residents include in-state and out-of-state pharmacy graduates (AMC)
Residency has NO in-state graduates

When you look at the rankings of the schools that the students come into these residencies, to earn a placement, you really needed to be in the top 1/3 of the country in match rate for most, but as an out-of-stater at some sites, you needed to be top 20 in the country like Michigan (14), Minnesota(20), UMKC (11), or MCW (6) to earn that placement.

I got the rankings from my book: https://www.amazon.com/Pharmacy-School-Rankings-Residency-Applications-ebook/dp/B0BCWT6VFB/

Ep 505 What Not to Put In A Letter of Intent Sep 25, 2022

In many ways, the first part of the residency application process is about not getting rejected a little more than getting accepted, so in this section I give a rundown of the biggest mistake students make in trying to save some time.

Ep 504 Free Debt Free Pharmacy Student Audiobook Sep 18, 2022

I've got a limited number of free audiobook codes for pharmacy residency podcast listeners which you can listen to a free 5 minute sample here:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BFKMMX1F/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-322749&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_322749_rh_us

and get the free code here:

https://www.pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/debtfree

Please do take the time to write a review if you take a code, but there's no obligation.

Ep 503 Gaining Residency Interview Confidence Sep 14, 2022

I wanted to give you a preview of the book Brandon Dyson from TLDRPharmacy.com and I wrote with a Top 100 questions list for residency interviews. You can find the audiobook preview here. We will be including 100 video questions in the Rock Star Interview course as well that you can find here: https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview

Ep 502 Student Loan Forgiveness and Pharmacist Jobs Outlook Sep 10, 2022

Student loan forgiveness is here, most likely, but the real concern is what to do when the pause comes. Will pharmacists re-enter the job market making it harder for new graduates as they realize they need more money to pay off their loans? Check out this book on pharmacist jobs that could help you find a unique job if things do get tight Unicorn Jobs for Pharmacists

Ep 501 Residency Match FREE Cheatsheets Sep 08, 2022

Keeping everything organized is a bear and a good Excel cheat sheet can help. I take it a step further and give you a sheet that allows you to see just how well you match with a site and with their resident crew. Find it here https://www.pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/matchrates

Ep 500 Free NEW Letter of Intent Template Sep 07, 2022

I have created a new LOI template, you can grab it here at https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 499 Pharmacy School Rankings for Residency Sep 02, 2022

I just published the pharmacy school rankings for residency for this year and I share some of those rankings in this episode

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCWT6VFB/

This is the book and sorted data I use to advise those whom I help as they decide where to apply and how to best do it.

Ep 498 An Auburn Florida Georgia Case Study - Where You Should Apply Aug 27, 2022

Where you go to school matters so much in applying for residency as those relationships are huge in earning a placement. In this episode I go over how to analyze where your school matches well and who is generally going to be a resident at certain sites. Need my one-on-one help with your letter of intent or residency interview presentation go to https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 497 Pharmacy and Mental Health Aug 23, 2022

In this episode we go over how to preserve one's mental health while getting excellent grades with P4 Lynn Bui from the University of Iowa.

Much of what my courses and my one-on-one help does is reduce the ambiguity and stress associated with having to do something for the first time (apply for residency) and having so much riding on it.

If you want to get regular Tuesday emails from me, go to http://pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/ and sign up for my email list, I'll start sending out free residency and career books next month for those on the list.

Ep 496 Email List for 2022 2023 Residency Cycle Aug 21, 2022

If you want to join the residency email list for this residency cycle, the temporary link is

https://www.memorizingpharm.com/residency

I'll be putting everything on http://pharmacyresidencypodcast.com/

after next week and the direct link to the courses is here https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 495 Book Today - Inexpensive Midyear Hotels Do Not Last Aug 09, 2022

Midyear hotels range from $31 per person with double-occupancy all the way up to $300 a night, but now is the time to book those hotels with ASHP. Also, I'm now getting requests for LOI help that I start now, I will limit the number of people I help to provide the best service, you can find more details here https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi

Ep 494 Earning Academic Positions Jul 23, 2022

In this last episode with Sydney Day at the University of Iowa she surprises me that she was able to get an interview for a part-time academic position with her experience here. If you're interested in talking to me about the APPE or participation in teaching, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 493 How Do You Become Debt Free Jul 15, 2022

Becoming debt free is achievable, but how fast you get there often depends on a few key habits. In this episode, P4 Sydney Day and I talk about the habits that can get you to the promised land. Questions for me, email me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 492 How to Manage Time in College and Residency Jul 09, 2022

It may seem like you're doing fine, but really time is one of our greatest enemies when it comes to doing the best work, staying out of debt, or earning a residency. In this episode we'll talk about how to get some of that time by with P4 Sydney Day from the University of Iowa. Need help with your residency application, hit up https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 491 - Hidden Costs of Pharmacy School Final Jun 29, 2022

I interview Sydney Day, a University of Iowa finance graduate and P4 about the smart things one can do to get through pharmacy school expenses. Need help with editing for abstracts, papers, or presentations contact me at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 489 - Marathon and Residency Training - Sydney Day UIowa Jun 21, 2022

They say applying to and going to residency is like a marathon, well as Marathon runners, P4 Sydney Day and I talk about the similarities and the way that marathon training can help. You can get to the free pre-residency audio academy here if you're interested in residency, but want to know a little bit more. https://residency.teachable.com/p/preresidency

Ep 489 - Cracking the Clinical Case Part 2 Jun 16, 2022

Part 2 of Cracking the Clinical Case Includes the Four Major Points you need to cover with any patient review with UIowa P4 Miah Thompson. I also introduced Eric Christianson's Thrill of the Case which you can find here on Audible, a collection of more patient cases to improve your clinical acumen.

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Thrill-of-the-Case-Audiobook/B07KPNN11C?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-134208&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_134208_pd_us

Ep 488 The Coming Recession - A Less Stressed Pharmacist Episode Jun 14, 2022

As inflation carves up our paychecks, I talk about the way that I distribute the three types of money in my life: 1) Peace of Mind Money 2) Real Estate Money and 3) Investment Money. Really, it's about adding value to others lives in a way that many of these pharmacists with part-time jobs, side hustles, and flexible careers have in the book Unicorn Jobs for Pharmacists. https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-Your-Unicorn-Job-for-Pharmacists-Audiobook/B07RSDRQK6?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-151638&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_151638_rh_us

Ep 487 Cracking the Clinical Case Part 1 Jun 09, 2022

Here are the first steps in approaching clinical cases and getting experience handling them with Miah Thompson from the University of Iowa. You can find the Pharmacotherapy audiobook here:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B07G7HTG82/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-124338&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_124338_pd_us

Ep 486 Financial Freedom First Steps - A Less Stressed Pharmacist Episode Jun 03, 2022

What do you do about money as you graduate? I've got an hourlong video from YFP's Tim Ulbrich as well as an audio episode I did with the real estate team which lets you know what's up 25 years later. I'll talk more about what I do day to day in coming Less Stressed Pharmacist episodes. You can find the videos here: https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 485 Four NAPLEX Strategies for Last Minute Prep and in APPEs May 27, 2022

Whether studying for the NAPLEX in your first months or residency or spreading it out in APPEs, there are ways to make sure you maximize your time. I interview Miah Thompson, a P4 who is getting NAPLEX studying done right out of the gate in her first APPE. Make sure to check out the free course in https://residency.teachable.com/ with the pre-residency audio academy. Need to get a hold of me, tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 484 Seven LinkedIn Strategies - Miah Thompson - University of Iowa May 20, 2022

In this episode we talk about Seven Strategies to Improve your LinkedIn profile including:

1. Professional photos

2. Summary blurbs

3. Education, expertise, industry experience

4. Relevant skills

5. Growing your network

6. Sharing relevant content for your feed

7. Custom URLs

Connect with Miah Thompson here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miah-thompson/

and me, Tony Guerra, here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonypharmd/

Ep 483 Remote Academic Rotation May 19, 2022

If you are place-bound, sometimes it's better to do a remote rotation, if you're interested give me an email at tonythepharmacist@gmail.com

Ep 482 What's Your College's NAPLEX Score? May 09, 2022

2021 NAPLEX and MPJE Scores are out, I sorted them on an Excel Sheet which you can find in the Pre-Residency Audio Academy here https://residency.teachable.com/ The big thing with studying is to make sure you have a consistent order to approaching pathophysiologic states and don't blow off the MPJE, it's deadly with only 4 out of 5 passing on the first try and 1 in 5 colleges of pharmacy are in the 40s, 50s, and 60s for passing.

Ep 481 Will Salaries Rise as Enrollment Drops May 04, 2022

Four reasons fewer students are going to pharmacy school include fewer students in the pipeline, unrest about declining enrollments, massive debt/tuition, and lack of current quality data. All this may mean increased opportunities and salaries for current pharmacists and students.

Ep 480 Residency and Real Estate Apr 22, 2022

I'm on with Nate Hedrick, the Real Estate RPh, who gives us some insight into the challenges and triumphs of pharmacists interested in real estate. You can find him here https://realestaterph.com/

Ep 28 - Failing Pharmacology - What You Can Do Today Apr 20, 2022

There are 5,040 different ways to order just 7 physiologic classes, so by taking the time to memorize a specific order will help you in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and patient care. Here is a link to the audiobook that you can get free through Audible if you've never been a member https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us or the course which you can get half off with the code HALFOFF. https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile

Ep 479 Residency Moonlighting Rules and Recommendations Apr 20, 2022

Residency Moonlighting can be lucrative, but also burn you out pretty quickly, I recommend thinking about other ways to make a living that are more re-energizing as others have done in my Unicorn Jobs Book https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-Your-Unicorn-Job-for-Pharmacists-Audiobook/B07RSDRQK6?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-151638&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_151638_rh_us

Ep 478 Why are Students Rejecting Residencies Apr 14, 2022

After Phase 2 we see 74 unfilled PGY-1s and 146 unfilled PGY-2s (Total 220 unfilled residencies), a dramatic increase over the 53 total after last year's match. We are moving to graduates having a position of strength as pharmacy school numbers continue to drop where they will have more choice in residencies with regard to pay, working conditions, and location. Need help with the Top 300, check out the pharmacology self-paced course here: https://residency.teachable.com/

Ep 477 - 99 Cent Pharmacology Book This Week Only Apr 13, 2022

Eric's Book - https://www.amazon.com/Meded101-Guide-Nursing-Pharmacology-Christianson-ebook/dp/B09XJB4NRL/

Self-Paced Online Pharmacology Course - Discount HALFOFF - https://residency.teachable.com/

Online Credit Pharmacology Course in Summer - https://www.dmacc.edu/programs/pdp/pre-pharmacy/Pages/online-pharmacology-class.aspx

Ep 476 HALF-OFF Self-Paced Pharmacology Course this Week Apr 07, 2022

This week there's a HALFOFF sale on the self-paced pharmacology course you can find here with 10 hours of videos and hundreds of questions to help you through pharmacology class. https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile

Ep 475 Memorizing NAPLEX Content in a Certain Order Apr 03, 2022

I memorized the Top 350 drugs in a certain order to help me pass the NAPLEX, I finished by the halfway mark, but that order helps you access that part of your memory easily and I teach that method in this book https://www.audible.com/pd/Memorizing-Pharmacology-Audiobook/B09JVBHRXK?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-281667&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_281667_rh_us and course https://residency.teachable.com/p/mobile

Ep 474 MPJE Cheatsheets with TLDRPharmacy Mar 25, 2022

Often we think of the law exam as an asterisk, but 1 in 5 don't pass it and TLDRPharmacy.com has either non-filled out or filled out cheat sheets for every state that you can find here https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/mpje-resources

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