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Application Process
Requirements for Applicants:
- Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited college or school of
pharmacy. Foreign pharmacy graduates, licensed or eligible for immediate
licensure in selected states may be considered candidates for community
pharmacy residency programs. They must, however, meet the requirements
for the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Foreign Pharmacy
Graduate Examination Committee Certification.
- Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensure in Washington.
- Applicants are encouraged to be an active member of state and national
pharmacy associations.
- In addition to achieving a record of academic excellence, the applicant
must provide evidence of the following (if selected for an interview):
(1) a commitment to pharmaceutical care in the community/ambulatory
pharmacy setting, (2) outstanding communication skills, and (3) motivation
to discover and disseminate new knowledge through applied research in
pharmaceutical care.
Application Process:
Applications are due no later than January
15th of every calendar year.
A formal, competitive application process will be used
to accept residents into the residency program. Applicants will be evaluated
by the director and preceptor of the program.
Applicants will provide the following information at
the time of application:
- Completed and signed Preliminary Application form (multiple site applications are permitted).
- Formal letter of application which includes statements about:
- Why
you want to participate in this residency.
- The contributions you think
you can make to this residency.
- Your career plans.
- Three letters of recommendation (using our Recommendation
Letter Request form), one of which must come from an employer or
supervisor.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- College Transcripts.
Interview Process:
After applications have been reviewed, the top candidates
will be invited by the site(s) for an interview.
Please complete the ASHP Matching Program application prior to coming for the site interview. Information on the Match and registration can be found here.
These required interviews will be with the
Selection Committee, which is comprised of the Residency Director,
Residency Preceptor, and the current resident.
Applicants will be notified of the Selection Committee's decision no later than March 15th.
Please address questions and/or comments to: pharmres@u.washington.edu
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