(For exact dates annually, please see http://www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/ and select 'Dates'.)

September

Submit the resident matching program application agreement form with the appropriate fee.
Begin work on curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letters.

October

Review the ASHP Online Residency Directory which provides information on ASHP-accredited residencies. Click here for residency opportunities.

Request additional information and applications from programs of interest.

Register to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (MCM); select programs to visit in the MCM Residency Showcase.
Consider registering for the Personnel Placement Service (PPS) so that you can interview one-on-one with employers at the meeting www.careerpharm.com/.

Make necessary travel and housing arrangements.

November

Finalize CV.

December

Attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.

Request letters of recommendation. Remember to enclose any forms required.

Complete all paperwork for applications, including ordering transcripts.

Schedule on-site interviews.

January

On-site interviews begin.

Register for the Match by the date published by National Matching Services Inc., using the online system provided on the Match web site at www.natmatch.com/ashprmp.

February

Complete interviews. Narrow residency choices to programs that best meet your professional/personal needs and goals.

March

Submit your Rank Order List by the date published by National Matching Services Inc., using the online system provided on the Match web site at www.natmatch.com/ashprmp.

Receive “Match” outcome at 12 noon Eastern Daylight Savings Time on the published date.

Unmatched residency candidates resubmit application to programs with positions remaining.

July

Most residencies begin.