Resident Checklist and Timeline

You may begin to submit the resident matching program application agreement form with the appropriate fee. Link: http://www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/ (Remember you must apply to individual programs independently of the Match. Program application deadlines vary so you should check with each separately)
Begin work on curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letters.
Register for PPS and post resume online.

Review the ASHP Online Residency Directory which provides information on ASHP-accredited residencies.
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.
Finalize online resume on PPS and begin to search for opportunities (October 21 is the early rate deadline for PPS, October 22, Search Opens)
Finalize CV
Make necessary travel and housing arrangements.

Continue to search for opportunities and contact employers to request PPS interviews.

Attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Conduct interviews at PPS and narrow your residency selections.
Request letters of recommendation. Remember to enclose any forms required.
Complete all paperwork for applications, including ordering transcripts.
Schedule on-site interviews.

On-site interviews begin.
Submit application agreement form to National Matching Services Inc by January 8

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

Submit Rank Order Form to be received by National Matching Services Inc by March 5
Receive “Match” outcome at 12 noon Eastern Daylight Savings Time on March 17.
Unmatched residency candidates resubmit application to programs with positions remaining through April 16.