The Post-Graduate Pharmacist Sean Smithgall & Taylor Steuber

This episode we discuss the overall stats from the 2023 ASHP Residency Match and discuss future implications of these results.
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PhORCAS is the online application tool for the ASHP residency process. Similar to PhARMCAS for pharmacy school. This is the tool where you will upload all your transcripts, CV, letter of intents, tag reference writers, and put all your info. There's a lot to consider when using this application tool and we break those down in this episode.
Questions we discuss:
Should you copy over all the fields in your letter of intent into the personalized fields in PhORCAS? How does the reference portion work?What are tips to build a successful PhORCAS application?What are the costs? How much will I pay per program?How to budget for PhORCAS
This episode's take-aways:
It's going to take a long time to build your PhORCAS application so set aside periodical time to do this.
What should you do now? PhORCAS does not open until later in the summer/fall, so right now just focus on your APPE rotations and building those spots in your resume, Listen to our other episodes on how to be successful during APPE's.
What should you do later? Get on PhORCAS and become familiar with it, start building your application
 
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This episode is all about Match stats from Phase 1 of the 2023 ASHP Match.
This episode's take-aways:
742 less people enrolled in the match this year364 less people participatedMatch rate for phase 1 increased from 71.5% to 74.7% this yearThere are 672 PGY1 positions open in Phase 2498 of these positions are general PGY1 residencies.
 
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This episode is a bonus episode about match predictions for 2023:
ASHP Match Statistics
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This episode discuss Phase 2 of the Match and how you should approach it similarly and differently than Phase 1. We also hear a prior conversation with Dr. Legg, who previously navigated Phase 2.
Topics we discuss:
Phase 2 introductions and timelinePrior experience with Phase 2What your mindset should be going into Phase 2How you should approach Phase 2 differently than Phase 1
This episode's take-aways:
Phase 2 is a very condensed version of Phase 1 (occurs over the period of ~3 weeks). As such, most interviews will be conducted virtually or over the phone.Get applications in ASAP during Phase 2. The earlier the better.Keep a positive mindset throughout. Check out our episodes of what to do if you don't match in Phase 1 and what to do if you don't match in Phase 2.Hear the approach from Dr. Rachel Legg from a prior conversation we had.Consider expanding your geographical limitations and carefully consider the competition of the programs you are applying toHave backup plans during Phase 2If you plan to pursue Phase 2, early and often communication with your mentor or faculty member, as well as reference is critical to your success as you navigate Phase  
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This episode is all about Phase 1 of the Match and how to navigate it.
Topics we discuss:
Phase 1 introductions, timeline, statisticsStrategies for ranking programs for Phase 1Red flags you should be looking for during your interview during Phase 1 that you should consider during rankingHow many programs you should rankWhat you should do while awaiting Phase 1 match results
This episode's take-aways:
Phase 1 of the Match may include virtual interviews, on-site interviews, open houses, showcases, or both. It lasts over the course of months. Deadlines are typically early March for Phase I rank lists being due for applicants and programs. Mid-March is when Match Day results are available and when Phase 2 applications begin. See more information here.The Match algorithm is set up in your favor so rank programs by which ones you like the most (not by how you think they may have viewed you), but don't rank programs you don't see yourself going to. Rank as many programs as you could see yourself going to.Find out more about it in Episode 3 or watch this video on how The Match works.The Match statistics from this past year indicate a trend that favors candidates, but it is still competitive. See more information here.Keep yourself busy after submitting Phase 1 rank lists and talk to your preceptor about potentially being off that day and working out a mutual agreement for make-up work. Be prepared and know if you would want to pursue Phase 2 if you don't match. 
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