(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.
Submit application agreement form to National Matching Services Inc by their published date.
February
Complete interviews. Narrow residency choices to programs that best meet your professional/personal needs and goals.
March
Submit Rank Order Form to be received by National Matching Services Inc by their published date.
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.