1. RAFT
OPT for RAFT
Opportunities for Post‐Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team

2. Today’s Discussion RAFT
• Career Planning
• Residency and Fellowship Opportunities
• Application Insights
• Letter of Intent and CV Tips
• Introduction to Interviewing
• ASHP Midyear Networking Strategies and Tips

3. Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
RAFT prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team
OPT for RAFT
Career Planning

4. RAFT
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5. After Graduation RAFT
• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• What would be your ideal pharmacy position?
• What are you passionate about?
• You have to think about these answers sooner rather than
later

6. Career Choices
RAFT
Available to Pharmacists
Pharmacy
Career Paths
Community Ambulatory
Academia Institutional Industry Management Consulting/Other
(Retail) Care
• Contract Research
• Clinical practice
• Chain staff Organization • Government
• Clinical Specialist • Medical (Federal)
• Economic,
• Management • Health Center Communications • Mail Service
social, and • Association
• Staff • Drug Information • Managed Care
administrative
• Compounding • Home Health Care • Drug Safety • Nuclear Pharmacy
sciences • Corporate
• Management • Medical Science • Benefits
• Independent Liaison Management
• Pharmaceutical
• Research and • Long Term Care
sciences
Development
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7. Local Pharmacy Associations RAFT
• Join your local pharmacy association
• Inquire about mentoring or shadowing opportunities
• Example:
Industry Pharmacists Network (IPN)
• Email: AcademyofIndustry@masspharmacists.org
• Open to: Students and professionals interested in mentoring opportunities within
the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry

8. Opportunities for Pharmacists in
RAFT
Industry
• Medical Affairs
• Clinical Research
• Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance
• Medical Information
• Regulatory Affairs

9. Medical Affairs RAFT
• Purpose: To optimize patient benefit from company products through
support of
– Scientific exchange
– Research
– Publications
– Education
• Typical roles held by pharmacists
– Medical Science Liaisons
– Scientific/Medical Communications (Publications/Medical Education)
– Medical Writing
– Investigator Sponsored Study Development/Management

10. Cross Functional Partnership Harmonized
to Improve Patient Therapeutic Outcomes
RAFT
Integrated Planning Approach
Commercial & Medical
Strategic Business Plan
M&S Functional Plan MA Functional Plan
10 Improved Patient Outcomes

11. The 3 Building Blocks of Medical Affairs
RAFT
What do they value, what
drives their decisions?
Stakeholder Insights
Clinical development plans
and lifecycle management
Data Generation programs to address the
insights via GSTs and ISSs.
Communicating the value
Clinical and Scientific of our therapies to the
Health Care decision
Exchange makers via publications,
presentations, field (MSLs),
and Med Ed Programs
Customer Success
Adapted from Shaping MA, Dec 18, 2008, UG

12. Evidenced Based Published Data
informs decisions in the Health RAFT
Care System
Publications are Critical for
Publications are Critical for
Medical Affairs!
Medical Affairs!
12
Publication of study results is encouraged by independent medical journals (ICMJE) and required by regulators (NIH/clinicaltrials.gov)

13. Medical Affairs Fellowship
RAFT
Senior Genzyme
leaders to maximize
learning potential
Mentors
Develop Best Fellow’s Goals:
Maximal
Visibility Practices
•Maximize learning
experiences
Other •Build CV through tangible
Other projects, conferences, and
Fellow Fellowship
Departments
Programs publications
•Personal and professional
Medical Affairs
Growth
•Optimize networking
opportunities
and ultimately…
•Line up a job
Appropriate level
Preceptor leader to allow for
frequent interaction

14. Day in the Life RAFT
Sheryl Selvey, PharmD MBA
Sr. Scientific Communications Specialist – Cardiovascular
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
and
Shariq Ali, PhD
Associate Director of Medical Affairs ‐ Cardiovascular
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company

15. Clinical Research RAFT
• Study Management
– Oversee execution of the protocol
• Protocol Development
– Study design, inclusion/exclusion criteria, treatments administered, statistical
plan, etc.
• Site Evaluation and Monitoring
– Site Auditing, Source Documentation Review, Accountability
• Investigational Product Management
– Site Pharmacy Initiation and Training
– Investigational Product Forecasting and Supply Management
– Patient Kit and Labeling Design
– Patient Randomization (Manual or IVRS)
– “Investigational Pharmacist for the Company”

16. Clinical Research ‐ Qualifications RAFT
• Qualifications
– Varies based on position
– Clinical Operations / CRAs – BS in Science or Health Field, some have
advanced degrees (PharmD, OD, etc.)
– Study Managers – often start as CRAs and are advanced through to managers
• Where do pharmacists fit?
– Study Operations (CRAs, Managers)
– Investigational Product Management (Clinical Pharmacists)

17. Clinical Research – Day in the Life RAFT
Paul Larochelle, PharmD, RPh
Principal Project Planning Analyst and Fellowship Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacy Research Services
Genzyme Corporation

18. Drug Safety / Pharmacovigilance RAFT
• Interdisciplinary team responsible for maintaining safety profiles for all
products
– Individual case processing
• Triage of information (reports from patients, physicians, investigators, etc)
• Data entry
• Narrative writing
• Correspond with reporters to request missing information
• Submit reports to regulatory agencies (MedWatch, CIOMS‐I)
– Preparing periodic/aggregate regulatory reports
– Assessing current literature for relevant safety information
– Management of case processing and periodic report submission
– Training and compliance
– Management of process documentation (SOPs)
– Signal detection/epidemiology
• Assess need to update product labelling

19. Drug Safety – Qualifications RAFT
• B.S. or higher degree in life sciences
– Higher degrees (M.S./Ph.D.) or healthcare professional (PharmD/MD/RN)
preferred
• Entry level positions will accept new grads as candidates
– Clinical experience, residency, fellowship or prior industry experience
preferred
– Competitive
• Attention to detail, organization, time management, communication and
writing skills critical
• Pharmacists can ‘fit’ into many different job functions
– Most will spend at least some time in case processing

20. Drug Safety – Day in the Life RAFT
Samantha Llanos, PharmD, RPh
Senior Global Patient Safety and Risk Management Fellow
Global Patient Safety and Risk Management
Genzyme Corporation

21. Medical Information RAFT
• Objectives
– Provide medical and product support for consumers, patients, and healthcare
professionals
• Job Responsibilities
– Develop answers for frequently asked questions
• Most companies have an outsourced call center
– Develop custom responses for unique inquiries
– Write standard letters to disseminate to healthcare professionals
– Review marketing, sales training, and medical training materials for medical
accuracy and completeness

22. Medical Information RAFT
• Types of calls medical information receives:
– Lack of efficacy, product complaint, adverse events, inquiries for additional
clinical trial data, administration, off‐label uses
• Examples:
– “Is this still safe to administer if I’ve left it out of the refrigerator for 3 hours?”
– “I opened a new bottle of the medication and it smelled differently than
usual. Have you gotten any other complaints about this bad odor? Is it still
safe to dispense?”
– “This product isn’t indicated for pediatric use. Are there any studies or case
reports of it being used in pediatrics? “
• Aside from medical science liaisons, medical information specialists are
the only ones who can talk about off‐label uses of products

23. Regulatory Affairs (RA) RAFT
• Ensures that all departments
and processes comply with
regulations and laws
• From preclinical to post‐
marketing
• Liaison between company
and federal agencies

24. Regulatory Affairs – Qualifications RAFT
• Education
– Bachelor’s degree
– Scientific, clinical background
• Skills
– Written and verbal communication
– Project management and organization
– Analytical thinking
• Personality
– Attention to detail
– Adaptable
• Experience

25. Industry Pros and Cons RAFT
• Pros • Cons
– Horizontal and vertical – Deadlines
opportunities – No “typical” day
– Multi‐disciplinary teams – Multitasking essential
– Dynamic work environment – Therapeutic Areas may be
– Standard business work week very unique compared to
hours education
– See innovative drugs before – Jobs can be in very
commercialized specialized area

26. Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
RAFT prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team
OPT for RAFT
Residency and Fellowship Opportunities

27. Residency: Why? RAFT
• The purpose of a residency is to further prepare a pharmacist for
practice
– Training provides experience working with a wide range of patients and the
following advantages:
• A competitive advantage in the job market
• Networking opportunities
• Career planning
• Professional vision
– Experience is acquired through on the job training as well as a residency
project
• Completing the project requires formulating a question, creating a study design,
conducting a literature search, determining feasibility and value, conducting the
actual study, interpreting the study data, and presenting the results
– Project and final results are presented at a regional residency conference
Source: http://www.ashp.org/rtp

28. Fellowships RAFT
• Completed post‐graduation
• 1 – 2 + year programs
– Traditional Pharmacy Fellowships – Independently work to become a primary
investigator (CV Outcomes, Critical Care, etc.)
– Post‐PharmD Industry Fellowships – Develop a skill set to work in industry
(Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, etc.)
– Programs often have significant teaching component
• Highly competitive application process
• Compensation: $35,000 + per year

29. Types of Programs RAFT
• Clinical Pharmacology Research
• Clinical Research
• Drug Information
• Drug Safety/Global Patient Safety and Risk
Management/Pharmacovigilance
• Medical Affairs
• Medication Safety
• Regulatory Affairs

30. Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
RAFT prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team
OPT for RAFT
The Application Process

31. Preparing for Application:
RAFT
Personal Development
• Professional Years 1‐3: Look for opportunities that will set you apart
– Internships / Shadowing
– Research opportunities
– Speak to individuals about programs
– Work hard
– Network
• Make sure at least 2 – 3 professors, supervisors, or mentors get to know you during
school (Employers care how long references have known you and may try to call
you out if all 3 references are rotation preceptors!)
• Connect with pharmacists who work in the field you’re interested in – learn how
they got to where they are, good and bad aspects of their jobs, etc.
– Get involved with student groups or professional organizations
– Clinical experience

32. Preparing for Application:
RAFT
Portfolios
• Content ultimately depends on you…
• Projects and Assignments you are proud of
– Final Project Presentations for Courses
– Handouts Created for Rotations
– Speeches made or Demonstrations of Leadership
• Select Items that give life to your CV
– Include items listed on your CV
• Select Items that would demonstrate potential content in your
recommendation letters

33. Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
RAFT prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team
OPT for RAFT
The Letter of Intent

34. Purpose of the Letter of Intent RAFT
• For Employers • For Candidates
– Evaluate the candidate’s writing – Indicate interest in the program
skills and attention to detail you’re applying for
– Evaluate the candidate’s interest – Expand upon the contents of the
in the program/position CV
– Evaluate the candidate’s fit – Show employers the person
within the organization behind the CV and transcripts
– Decide whether or not the
candidate will be offered an
interview

35. What Employers Look For RAFT
• Effort
– Should show that the candidate took the time to evaluate his/her interests
and skills relative to the requirements of the position
– Should follow the proper format for a business letter and contain no typos,
spelling mistakes, or grammatical errors
• Fit
– Are the candidate’s skills and goals in line with the requirements and goals of
the program?
• Personality
– Does it come across in the letter?
– Would the candidate work well with others in the company and/or
department?

36. Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
RAFT prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team
OPT for RAFT
CV Writing

37. What is a CV? RAFT
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Directed toward the job you are applying for and should contain
relevant information only
– Leave off that summer lifeguard job from 2002
• Can contain an objective statement to make your intentions clear
• Provides a snapshot of published/presented work you have done
– Be knowledgeable of this information, it’s fair game for interview questions
• Preferred over resume for positions in the pharmaceutical industry

38. What to Include RAFT
• Header (first page only)
– Name, address, phone number, email
• Phone # you can actually be reached at (vs home #)
• School email address (something professional)
• Education
• Experience (pharmacy‐related)
– Include pharmacy rotations and jobs under separate headings
• Presentations, papers, projects, posters
• Organizations you belong to (pharmacy‐related and other)
– Especially if you have a leadership role
• Community Service
• Awards

39. What to Leave Out RAFT
• Single courses completed vs degrees completed
– If you completed a non‐degree course that’s relevant to a specific
requirement for the position, do include it!
– Your community cooking class can probably be left out 
• High school information
• Graphics – unless the job you’re applying for involves using graphics
(web design, etc.)
• Projects not relevant to the field/position you’re applying for
• References (unsolicited)

40. Additional Information RAFT
• PROOFREAD!!!
– Have someone else proofread, too!
– Don’t use inappropriate abbreviations. When in doubt, spell it out!
• “Drug lit. anal.” should be “Drug literature analysis”
– “Concider,” “december,” “thsi,” “oppertunity,” “websit,” “dicovering”
• Length
– More than one page is okay! This is a more comprehensive snapshot of your
professional background
• Appearance
– Heavier watermarked paper of an appropriate color
– Single‐sided printing, black and white only, stick to one font
• Number of copies
– 3 copies per interview to be on the safe side

41. Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
RAFT prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team
OPT for RAFT
Introduction to Interviewing

42. Introduction to Interviewing RAFT
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43. Communication with Programs RAFT
• Foster building relationships with individuals associated with the program
• Who to Contact
– Refer to program brochure
– Try to speak with a fellow in your program of interest
• When to Contact
– Early and often
– Consistent periodic contact
• Email etiquette
– Formal language
– partyanimal@hotmail.com is not appropriate for gainful employment
• Social Networking Sites
– Privacy settings
– Inappropriate status updates

44. Showcases and Personnel Placement
RAFT
Services (PPS)
• Areas where programs each have an information booth
– Program directors
– Residents/fellows
• Stand out from the crowd by your interests and experience ‐ not for superficial
reasons
– Wardrobe malfunctions, inappropriate attire
– Bringing large/too many items in with you
– Turn OFF your cell phone
• Plan and prioritize which programs you want to speak with
– Maps
– Speak with programs of high interest first
– Stop by additional programs

45. Interviewing:
RAFT
Residency vs Fellowship
Interview Significance at Midyear
Residency Fellowship
Initial interviews occur at PPS (some companies
Majority of interview occurs on‐site
have “rounds”)
Personnel Placement Services (PPS): Invitation only receptions and sponsored
informational interviews are available dinners may be offered as a continuation of the
(sign up early) interview
PGY2 residency applicants should interview at
On‐site interview is a call‐back
PPS
Interviewing at PPS is not necessary, but a
Interviewing at PPS is not necessary for PGY1 majority of fellowship interviews are conducted
here

46. Preparing for the Interview RAFT
• First Impressions
– Dress professionally
– Be on time
– Be courteous and friendly with the other candidates
• Do your homework
– Know the program and company
– Company portfolio, mission, values
– Current events
• Be prepared for multiple interviews
– Get enough sleep
• Know your strengths and weaknesses

47. Preparing for the Interview RAFT
• Know your resume/CV • Business Cards
– Journal clubs, presentations,
etc. • Thank you cards
• Short‐term and long‐term
goals
– “5‐year plan”
• Clinical Questions
– Residencies
• Ask Relevant Questions
– Professional background
– Academic components
– Cost of living

48. During the Interviewing RAFT
• Personality fit
• Be confident and honest
• Show interest in the company’s therapeutic
areas/residency’s therapeutic specialties
• Listen to the question
• Ask follow‐up questions

49. Their First Impression RAFT

50. Don’t be Remembered for This RAFT

51. Tough Questions RAFT

52. The “Situational/Behavioral”
RAFT
Interview
• This style is growing in popularity
• Gives employers insight into the candidate’s decision making, ability to
work with others, and communication skills
• Employers may or may not elaborate on the preferred answer format –
knowing the elements of a good answer ahead of time can help you
prepare

53. Handling Situational/Behavioral
RAFT
Interview Questions
• LISTEN to the question as it’s being asked. It’s appropriate to take a few
moments to think about it and formulate your answer. Answer the
question they actually asked you – otherwise you will come off as
‘rehearsed’!
• Telling the complete story will make you stand out as a good
communicator
• Consider using the STAR method to formulate your answer

54. The STAR Method RAFT
• Describe the situation, project, or issue
– What happened and how does it relate to the question you have been asked?
• Describe your thought process in deciding how to proceed
– What was your first reaction?
– Did you consider several options while coming to a decision? What were they
and why did you choose the option you chose?
• Describe the actions you took
– Review your notes from interpersonal communication classes. Many of these
questions are about how you handle conflict
• Describe the results of your decision/action
– Going back, would you have done anything differently? (best to prepare
thoughts on this one ahead of time)
Citation Available Upon Request

55. Situational Example RAFT
Question:
Tell me about a time when someone on your team was not pulling his or her
weight
Complete Story:
“1) I was on a team charged with____and one of the members was not showing
up to meetings. 2) My first reaction was___and as I thought more about it I
wondered if it was possible they were experiencing a difficult situation which was
contributing to the poor attendance. I decided to ask the person why she was not
contributing. The person told me she had been absent because____. 3) I advised
her to just let the group know as soon as possible when she would be unable to
attend a meeting, so that rescheduling could be considered. We discussed the
issue of her contribution and decided to propose to the team that she help out
by____. 4) The proposal was well taken by the rest of the group, and by having a
modified assignment the group member was able to contribute to the project and
‘save face’ with her peers.”

56. Example Situational Questions RAFT
Citation Available Upon Request

57. Showcases/PPS RAFT
• You are expected to ask questions – if you don’t have anything to ask,
you may appear disinterested
– If you know the brochure and company/hospital website inside and out, ask
questions about what it’s like to be in the program or work at the
company/hospital/pharmacy
– Make sure the answers to questions you ask are not sitting right in front of
you (i.e. how long is the program)

58. General Questions for Candidates
RAFT
to Ask During an Interview
• What makes your program unique or successful?
• What is the vision for the department/program?
• Have there been any significant changes in the program this year? Are there any
changes planned for next year?
• How do expectations change for a student on rotation to a resident/fellow on
rotation?
• Tell me about a project a current resident/fellow is working on.
• How flexible are rotation schedules? Can I change rotations that have been
scheduled in the spring?
• How easy is it to get a desired elective rotation?
• How are residents/fellows evaluated during the program?
• What do you hope your residents/fellows will accomplish by the end of their
programs?
• What are some of the former residents/fellows doing now?

59. General Questions for Candidates
RAFT
to Ask During an Interview
• Interviewer specific
– What is your professional background?
– Describe your typical day at work. How frequent are your interactions with
the residents/fellows (or director, if asking a resident/fellow)?
– What is your favorite part about your job?
– What made you get involved in the residency/fellowship process?
– What organizations are you involved with (if you suspect involvement)?

60. General Questions for Candidates
RAFT
to Ask During an Interview
• Professional development
– What teaching and precepting opportunities are available in this program?
– Are there any opportunities to publish? How about outside of my research
project?
– Are there opportunities for leadership development?
– Does your program offer travel expenses for professional meetings?
– Are there opportunities for leadership development?

61. What to Ask the Current
RAFT
Residents/Fellows
• Describe a good day and a bad day.
• Have you had any problems working with the director?
• What would you change about this department?
• What are the best and worst things about this institution/company?
• Are your suggestions taken seriously?
• How much impact do you have on decisions?
• Are you asked for input?
• Have you had the opportunity to give lectures to pharmacy students? How
many?
• Have you had the opportunity to write or publish (review articles, hospital
newsletter articles, case reports)?
• How accessible is the library?

62. What to Ask the Current
RAFT
Residents/Fellows
• What time do you get to work, on average?
• How far do you live from work? How long does it take you to get to
work?
• Tell me about the town/city/state where your program is offered (cost
of living, available public transportation, driving conditions, etc.)
• Is the neighborhood near the institution/company safe?
• Do you have to pay for parking?
• Is there subsidized housing?
• Were you compensated for relocation?

63. Residencies:
RAFT
What to Ask Programs
• When do you typically start interviewing for residency candidates?
• How many residents do you accept each year?
• What are the components of your application?
• What is a typical week like for one of your residents?
• Will I have other residents to work with throughout the year?
• Will I get a chance to participate in elective rotations during my
residency?
• Have the pharmacy and residents ever worked with the medical
department on research projects?

64. Residencies:
RAFT
What to Ask Programs
• What is the current pharmacy model? Are there any changes planned for
the future?
• Are you ever on call?
• What are the staffing requirements for your residency program?
• Will I be allowed to moonlight at night and on the weekends?
• What are the benefits provided by the program?
• What clinics are available during the ambulatory care rotation? (if
applicable)

65. Community Residencies:
RAFT
What to Ask Programs
• What are the requirements that residents must complete during their
residency year?
• What are some unique features of your program as compared to other
community pharmacy residency programs?
• Is your program APhA‐ASHP accredited?
• Is your program affiliated with a school of pharmacy? Are there
opportunities for teaching?
• How many pharmacy sites does your residency program have? What
type of patients does your pharmacy site(s) serve? What types of
patient care services does each site have?

66. Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
RAFT prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team
OPT for RAFT
Making the Most of Midyear: Networking

67. Networking Events: Tips and Tricks RAFT
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68. Networking Events: Tips and Tricks RAFT
• RSVP – if you want to go but have another commitment, let them know
that!
• Remember your manners
– DON’T “wait for others to open doors” – this is exclusion criteria for some
companies
– Turn OFF your cell phone
– If joining a conversation – which might be necessary as some of these events
get crowded – greet the people you know then introduce yourself to others in
the group
– Leave the rolling luggage in your room. Find a place to stow Expo tote bags
and other unneeded items. That bag hits one person’s drink/food and they’ll
remember you for being “that backpack kid who ruined my suit.”
– Don’t complain about event details, no matter what! You never know who in
the room organized the event, chose the food, etc.

69. Networking Events: Tips and Tricks RAFT
• Treat the function as a continuation of your interview – dress professionally and
come prepared with questions
– Questions give program representatives a starting point for conversation
• Events with food:
– Don’t carry too much around or select awkward/messy items that require utensils
(unless there are no other options)
– Finish chewing before you speak
– Don’t think of it as “free dinner”
• Events with alcoholic beverages:
– Let someone else order first – if they get a drink, feel free to have one too
– DON’T get drunk
• Eat something beforehand ‐ you may not have the opportunity to at the event
– DO have a drink (even water works!) to have something in your hand

70. Networking Events Etiquette: Q&A RAFT
Q: What if I’m invited to attend a reception and more than one program
I’ve applied to is there?
A: Try to split your time equally between each program you are interested in.
You can spend more time with one program if they are your first choice,
but beware, the other programs will notice!

71. Networking Events Etiquette: Q&A RAFT
Q: Must I keep conversation to “strictly business” topics?
A: Initially, then simply “go with the flow” of conversation.

72. Networking Events Etiquette: Q&A RAFT
Q: If at a reception/event and there are other candidates applying for the
same position, should I/how should I interact with my competition?
A: Be remembered for something, just not something bad; try not to be too
quiet, but also don’t be overbearing. Be an extrovert (at least appear to
be) so the program reps can get a sense of your personality and vice
versa.

73. Networking Events Etiquette: Q&A RAFT
Q: What are companies looking for/expecting from candidates at
receptions/functions?
A: Companies expect to see a slightly more relaxed version of you – it’s a
second chance to leave a lasting impression in their minds.

74. Networking Events Etiquette: Q&A RAFT
Q: How do I make my interaction with a program of interest memorable?
A: Ask relevant questions. Show that you have done your research on the
program and the company, but don’t recite the “company overview” tab
of the website to the person. Know a few products in the company’s
pipeline/portfolio.

75. Networking Events Etiquette: Q&A RAFT
Q: What do I do if 2 events occur at the same time? Is it preferable to arrive
late and stay the duration of the event or arrive on time and leave early?
A: Go to your first choice and leave early, then stop by any others with your
remaining time. Again, if you are unable to stop by all programs you are
interested in, make sure to follow up with a thank you to let them know
you are still considering their program.

76. Networking Events Etiquette: Q&A RAFT
Q: What if I’m not interested in the company or position after interviewing?
A: Kindly let the program representatives know as soon as possible so that
you and the company use the remaining time efficiently
• Don’t attend a reception for a position you are not interested in

77. Opportunities for Post-Graduate Training after PharmD
A presentation of the Residency and Fellowship Toolkit (RAFT)
RAFT prepared by the Genzyme/MCPHS Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team
OPT for RAFT
Resources and Links

78. APhA Pathways Program RAFT
• Takes you through a series of questions about what’s important to
you/what you want your job to be like
• Uses your responses to “match” positions/career paths to your important
factors
• APhA Pathways:
http://www.enetrix.com/pls/aphap/!apha_pathways.welcome

79. Resources:
RAFT
Career Planning
• ACCP
http://www.accp.com/stunet/pathways.aspx
• APhA
http://www.pharmacist.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Pathways_Program&Template=/CM/Content
Display.cfm&ContentID=12183

80. Resources:
RAFT
Career Planning
• ACCP website for clinical experience
http://www.accp.com/stunet/compass/skills.aspx
• American Society of Health‐Systems Pharmacists
http://www.ashp.org
• Biospace
http://www.biospace.com
• Medzilla
http://www.medzilla.com/cgi‐bin/internships

81. Resources:
RAFT
Residencies and Fellowships
• From ASHP
– Residency FAQ’s
http://www.ashp.org/Import/ACCREDITATION/ResidentInfo/FAQs.aspx
– Residency Guide
http://www.ashp.org/s_ashp/docs/files/RTP_ASHPResidencyBrochure.pdf
• From ACCP
– About Residencies
http://www.accp.com/stunet/compass/residency.aspx
– Types of Programs
http://www.accp.com/resandfel/resandfel.aspx
– ACCP Annual Meeting Residency and Fellowship Forum
http://www.accp.com/meetings/am09/rfapplicants.aspx
• Residency and Fellowship Program Directories
– http://www.accp.com/careers/onlinePositionListings.aspx
– http://www.accp.com/resandfel/search.aspx
– http://www.careerpharm.com/basicppsinfo.aspx

82. Resources:
RAFT
Letter of Intent Writing
• “How to Write a Winning Cover Letter”
http://www.thedoctorjob.com/careercorner/view_article.php?id_article=13
• “Professional Pearls for Writing a Pharmacy Residency Letter of Intent”
http://www.careerpharm.com/seeker/pps/Preparing_an_LI.aspx
• Examples of letters
http://www.accp.com/docs/stunet/compass/LetterOfIntent.pdf
http://www.careerpharm.com/seeker/pps/LI_Sample.aspx

83. Resources:
RAFT
CV Writing
• Many resources are available to help
you get started:
– http://www.ashp.org/Import/ACCREDITATI
ON/ResidentInfo/CurriculumVitae.aspx
– http://www.accp.com
• American College of Clinical Pharmacy
offers review and feedback of CV by
email
– http://www.accp.com/stunet/cv.aspx
• Sample templates – for formatting use
only!
– http://www.cvtips.com/resumes‐and‐
cvs/cv‐example.html
• Your school’s career center!

84. Resources:
RAFT
Interviewing
• Interview Preparation
http://www.accp.com/docs/stunet/compass/INTERVIEW_PREP_101.doc
• Behavioral Interview Questions
http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/InfoForHiringOfficials/HiringPersonnel/Exempt/Sugge
stedInterviewQuestions.pdf
• Common Interview Questions
http://www.mercer‐professional.org/resources/Pharmacy+Interview+Questions.doc
• APhA ‐ Residencies Information
http://www.pharmacist.com/Content/NavigationMenu3/PharmacyPractice/ResidenciesAdvancedTrain
ing/StudentPharmacists/CPRP_Student_Pharma.htm

85. Find us on Facebook! RAFT
• OPT for RAFT: Opportunities for Post‐Graduate Training after PharmD
– Information on our OPT for RAFT presentations at Colleges or Conferences
– Download these presentations and expanded content
– Links to useful resources related to Fellowships and Residencies

86. Disclaimer RAFT
• The content and suggestions contained within this presentation have
been researched and prepared by members of the Genzyme/MCPHS
Biopharmaceutical Fellowship Team. The content expressed within this
presentation is based on the personal experiences of the team, and is
not meant to represent all experiences or opinions by all programs.
References are provided to all content from outside sources where
possible.
• This presentation is for guidance and informational purposes. Applying
the content does not guarantee a residency or fellowship position.