Ep 518 Increasing Residency Match Odds

<p><strong>The book Perils of Polypharmacy can be found here:</strong></p> <p> https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BG98JWZ3/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-323817&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_323817_pd_us</p> <p><strong>You can work with me one-on-one here:</strong></p> <p>https://residency.teachable.com/</p> <p>In this episode, I review some of the many characteristics of a residency application that matter in improving one's odds. But, instead of generalizing, you want to use these attributes to make sure you are applying them to the right place. </p> <p><strong>What increases your odds of matching?</strong> increased applications, interviews, research abstracts, and GPA.</p> <p><strong>What pharmacy school characteristics matter?</strong> Public, older schools, higher NAPLEX pass rates, and affiliations with academic medical centers. </p> <p>But, there are clear exceptions, many of the best matching schools are private schools with no AMC affiliation. Some colleges with terrible NAPLEX pass rates earn residencies at a high rate. Knowing where you stand is key. </p> <p> </p>