National characteristics of residency program interview processes

Austin, Jennifer H.; Mieure, Katherine D.; Weber, Lynn; McCarthy, Bryan C.

doi:10.2146/ajhp150052

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“…This supports the body of literature demonstrating that when evaluating prospective candidates for residency programs, academics are an important criteria for initially sorting candidates, 20 but non-cognitive qualities weigh heavily in the final selection for offering an interview 18,20 and evaluating candidates. 21 Grit, which is characterized by perseverance and passion for long-term goals, appears to be important in gauging a pharmacy student's desire to seek and attain a postgraduate training position. 10 Several study strengths are of note, including utilization of the Grit-S, a validated survey questionnaire, for the novel examination of grit with academic success in a PharmD program and postgraduate training pursuit and attainment.…”

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Relationship Between Grit with Academic Performance and Attainment of Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy Students

Palisoc

Matsumoto

et al. 2017

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To determine if GritS scores correlate with academic success in a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, as well as the pursuit and attainment of pharmacy postgraduate (residency or fellowship) training. Methods. A 28-item survey was administered to third-and fourth-year (P3 and P4) pharmacy students. Variables queried included GritS score, demographics, pharmacy experience prior to the PharmD program, and factors that may affect academic performance during didactic coursework. Didactic coursework GPA was used as a surrogate for academic success. Information about pursuit and attainment of a postgraduate training position was also documented and used in the analyses. Results. There was no significant correlation between GritS scores and variables related to academic success. However, students were more likely to pursue postgraduate training with higher academic success and higher GritS. Lastly, students with higher GritS were also more likely to obtain a postgraduate training position. Conclusion. GritS scores correlated with the pursuit and successful attainment of postgraduate training, but not with academic success during the didactic years of a PharmD program.

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Relationship Between Grit with Academic Performance and Attainment of Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy Students

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Matsumoto

et al. 2017

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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“…The survey instrument then underwent expert review by two former PGY1 residency program directors and one current postgraduate year two (PGY2) residency program director. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17] Their feedback resulted in survey modifications and clarifications. The survey instrument was designed to collect the program demographics of the participants' residency program.…”

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“…The variables for program demographics were derived from the literature as well as the ASHP residency program information form. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]24 Participants were asked to respond using a five-point Likert scale to rate the perceived desirability and necessity of multiple variables in five categories of APPE-related factors. The Likert scale responses for desirability ranged from 15highly undesirable to 55highly desirable.…”

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“…[2][3][4][5][6] Because of this competitive environment, residency applicants are likely interested in learning what factors may be influential in the PGY1 resident selection process. Previous studies suggest positive contributors include reference letters, [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] pharmacy grade point average (GPA), [7][8]11,[14][15][16][17] work experience, [7][8][9]11,[13][14][15] advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs), [7][8]10,[15][16]18 professional leadership, 8,10,11,[14][15][16] letters of intent, 7,9,13,14 and program fit. 8,12,15 Although APPEs were highly ranked in these studies, how APPEs influenced residency placement was unclear because of study limitations such as the types of APPEs studied, inconsistent and ambiguous definitions of APPEs, or limited study scope.…”

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“…8,12,15 Although APPEs were highly ranked in these studies, how APPEs influenced residency placement was unclear because of study limitations such as the types of APPEs studied, inconsistent and ambiguous definitions of APPEs, or limited study scope. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]18 Advanced pharmacy practice experiences also indirectly influence other important applicant information such as reference letters [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] and letters of intent. 7,9,13,14 Because of the potential direct or indirect influence of APPEs on the resident selection process, a greater understanding of which APPE-related factors are preferred by residency directors would help guide pharmacy students when selecting APPEs.…”

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Impact of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences on Residency Interview Invitations

Clarke

Cooper

2020

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To determine how postgraduate year one (PGY1) pharmacy residency program directors perceive factors related to advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs) when selecting candidates for residency interviews. Methods. An online cross-sectional nationwide survey of 1,280 PGY1 residency program directors was conducted. Participants were asked to rank the overall influence of five APPE categories, including location, structure, elective type, timing, and preceptor references, as well as the desirability and necessity of APPE-related variables representing the five categories, in their assessment of residency candidates. Results. Program demographics and survey data were collected from 375 participants (29% response rate). The category most influential to program directors' decisions was APPE preceptor reference letters, while the category that was the least influential was APPE timing factors. An APPE's location, structure, and elective type ranked second, third, and fourth, respectively, as the most influential categories. Respondents perceived factors similar to their own residency environment as desirable, supporting the study's conceptual framework of person-environment fit. The variables that the majority of residency directors specifically desired were two reference letters from APPE preceptors and letter grades for each APPE completed. Completion of inpatient elective APPEs was considered more desirable than completion of a balanced mix of elective APPEs. Participants rarely indicated that a specific APPE variable was a necessity for a candidate to be considered. Conclusion. Applicants to pharmacy residency programs should consider the importance of personenvironment fit when selecting APPEs and preparing applications as program directors desire candidates who possess attributes compatible with their organization and complete APPEs in settings similar to that of their organization. Conversely, the absence of desired APPE-related variables does not necessarily exclude an applicant from consideration.

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

Reed

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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National characteristics of residency program interview processes

Cited by 13 publications

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Relationship Between Grit with Academic Performance and Attainment of Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy Students

Relationship Between Grit with Academic Performance and Attainment of Postgraduate Training in Pharmacy Students

Impact of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences on Residency Interview Invitations

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

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