Characteristics of schools of pharmacy associated with a successful PGY1 residency match

Feemster, Agnes Ann; Gaitonde, Priyanka; Vu, H.N.; Shaya, Fadia T.

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2018.06.012

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“…A variety of other factors were associated with higher match rates in individual studies, including the age of the school, 25 accreditation status, 22 number of funded faculty, 23 class size, 24 and minority enrollment 24 . Use of a numeric grading scale (vs pass/fail grading) was associated with a higher match rate in one study 7 but not when advanced pharmacy practice experiences were studied exclusively 26 .…”

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“…Nine studies compared school‐level factors with match rate; these studies were classified as biodata rather than academic performance because individual student performance was not assessed. Multiple studies demonstrated that match rates tended to be higher for 4‐year programs, 7,22 public institutions, 7,23 and schools affiliated with an academic medical center 23‐25 . Higher pass rates on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) were also associated with higher match rates 22‐24 .…”

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“…Multiple studies demonstrated that match rates tended to be higher for 4‐year programs, 7,22 public institutions, 7,23 and schools affiliated with an academic medical center 23‐25 . Higher pass rates on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) were also associated with higher match rates 22‐24 . Although the NAPLEX could be considered a job knowledge test, it was not categorized as such in this analysis because scores were analyzed in aggregate at the school level (presumably as a reflection of education quality) and these data are not available to RPDs during the application process.…”

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“…Programs should even consider sharing the tools used to evaluate candidates, as doing so may help applicants self‐select the programs to which they are best suited (ie, reducing the number of applications requiring review). For example, if academic pedigree or other school‐related factors are important to an RPD (as some studies in this review suggested 7,22‐28 ), that should be explicitly stated so that candidates do not apply to programs (and pay additional fees in PhORCAS) if they will not even be considered.…”

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Surveying the selection landscape: A systematic review of processes for selecting postgraduate year 1 pharmacy residents and key implications

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Noel

Heil

et al. 2020

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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IntroductionThe growth in applicants to postgraduate year one (PGY1) pharmacy residency programs outpaces the number of available positions, requiring that residency program directors (RPDs) evaluate an increasing number of qualified candidates. Discrepancies exist in the characteristics thought to distinguish exemplary candidates and the methods for selecting them.ObjectivesTo characterize the burdens of the selection process, summarize methods for selecting PGY1 residents based on a systematic review, and list best practices for improving the process.MethodsBurdens were characterized by collecting applicant costs via survey and program costs and workload estimates via interviews of RPDs at small, medium, and large programs. For the systematic review, a medical librarian searched for articles pertaining to resident selection. Articles underwent a title/abstract screen and full text screen by two authors and a third served as tiebreaker. Data were summarized in descriptive form, and consisted of study methodology, selection method(s) of interest, and principal findings.ResultsThe median cost to applicants was $1756 (interquartile range [IQR] $1271‐$2423). The median cost to residency programs was $5068 (IQR $3943‐$12 310). Program directors spent a median of 56.5 hours on selection; a median of 22.0 and 21.3 hours were spent by each preceptor and current resident, respectively. A total of 51 articles (22 surveys and 29 other designs) were included in the systematic review. Biographical data, interviews, and references were among the most commonly explored evaluation methods. Articles consisted primarily of descriptions of selection methods, summaries of RPD attitudes regarding these methods or characteristics desired in a resident, or factors that predicted a successful match. Few articles investigated the validity and reliability of selection methods.ConclusionSelection is a cumbersome process for both applicants and programs alike. Fortunately, numerous opportunities exist to improve the process, and these should serve as the basis of future research.

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“…Currently less than two-thirds of interested candidates match to a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency program each year. 16 As completing a PGY1 is now a prerequisite to a PGY2, this may prevent pharmacists from completing training specifically in psychiatric pharmacy although they may still meet the requirement to sit for the BCPP exam by obtaining equivalent experience. It is not anticipated that the shortfall in residency programs will be resolved in the near future, which speaks to the need to establish a baseline qualification that is achievable for all pharmacists interested in working with persons with psychiatric disorders.…”

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Assessment of the current practice of psychiatric pharmacists in the United States

Silvia

Lee

Bostwick

et al. 2020

Mental Health Clinician

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Introduction A comprehensive review of psychiatric pharmacy practice has never been performed in the United States. As psychiatric pharmacists become more involved in mental illness treatment, determining the current state of practice is important to help advance the specialty. The Professional Affairs Committee of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) was charged with performing this review to define current psychiatric pharmacy practice. Methods An electronic survey was sent to all pharmacist members of CPNP and all nonmember Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists (BCPPs) in the United States in late summer 2019. The survey consisted of 36 questions across multiple domains to obtain information about respondents' education and training background, practice setting and type, and information about prescriptive authority and other areas. An initial e-mail invitation was sent along with 2 reminder e-mails over the subsequent 2 weeks. Results A total of 334 of 1015 pharmacists completed the survey (32.9%). Responders completed a postgraduate residency 77.8% of the time, and 88.3% were BCPP. Practice settings were split evenly between inpatient and outpatient practices or a combination of the 2. Among respondents, 46.5% reported having prescriptive authority as part of their practice, and 41.3% reported treating nonpsychiatric as well as psychiatric illnesses. Prescriptive authority was more likely in outpatient practices and in those treating nonpsychiatric illnesses. Discussion The current practice of psychiatric pharmacy is incredibly varied in terms of practice setting, activities performed, and services provided. Further exploration is needed to help determine the optimal role of psychiatric pharmacists.

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Factors associated with pharmacy residency matching: A scoping review

Miller

Lavender

Johnson

et al. 2022

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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Introduction The increasing demand for pharmacy residency programs continues to outpace the supply. The mismatch between available pharmacy residency positions and the number of residency applicants leaves many interested and qualified candidates without a residency. The objective of this review is to describe available literature and factors associated with successful matching to a pharmacy residency program. Methods The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses Extension for Protocols and Scoping Reviews (PRISMA‐ScR) was used to guide the identification and selection of articles. A search strategy was developed using the combination of medical subject headings (MeSH) and keywords from a review of titles and abstracts of known articles. Titles and abstracts were independently reviewed, and citation mapping was completed for all studies that met inclusion criteria. Results Studies assessing residency match rates were included and 28 studies met inclusion criteria. Of these studies, 16 analyzed data from pharmacy schools, with over half evaluating an intervention such as mock interviews or residency preparation courses. Most of these studies found an association between the intervention and higher match rates. Two studies surveyed residency program directors on desired traits of prospective candidates. Ten studies analyzed national data. A higher number of residency applications, a higher number of interviews completed or invitations received, publication of research abstracts, and higher grade point averages were associated with higher match rates. Pharmacy school characteristics with positive impacts on match rates included public institution, older age of the school, higher North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) pass rates, and affiliation with an academic medical center. Conclusion The studies described show the positive benefit of pharmacy residency preparatory activities and individual applicant factors, as well as pharmacy school characteristics on match rates. Most studies had limitations in study design and generalizability, and much of the data were heterogeneous.

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Characteristics of schools of pharmacy associated with a successful PGY1 residency match

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Surveying the selection landscape: A systematic review of processes for selecting postgraduate year 1 pharmacy residents and key implications

Surveying the selection landscape: A systematic review of processes for selecting postgraduate year 1 pharmacy residents and key implications

Assessment of the current practice of psychiatric pharmacists in the United States

Factors associated with pharmacy residency matching: A scoping review

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