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Resident Checklist and Timeline

September

  • 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.

October

  • 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 24 is the early rate deadline for PPS, October 25, Search Opens)
  • Finalize CV
  • Make necessary travel and housing arrangements.

November

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

December

  • 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.
  • Final date to confirm letters of agreement and fees for early committment of PGY-2 positions to current PGY-1 residents. (December 16)

January

  • On-site interviews begin.
  • Submit application agreement form to National Matching Services Inc by January 13.

February

  • Complete interviews.
  • Narrow residency choices to programs that best meet your professional/personal needs and goals.
  • Instructions for submitting rank order lists and obtaining Match results will be available to applicants and programs participating the Match (February 10).

March

  • Submit Rank Order Form to be received by National Matching Services Inc by March 9.
  • Receive “Match” outcome at 12 noon Eastern Daylight Savings Time on March 21.
  • Unmatched residency candidates resubmit application to programs with positions remaining through April 20.

July

  • Most residencies begin.

 

 

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