Factors motivating pharmacy students to pursue residency and fellowship training

Factors influencing pursuit of residency training

“…[4][5][6] Our respondents' fear of not matching may be out of proportion to the probability of not finding a residency. In 2004, approximately 74% of applicants matched with a program; and in 2003, 70% of applicants who did not match still found a residency program during the postmatch process.…”

Effect of a seminar on pharmacy student attitudes toward residency training

“…Other studies have shown that students want more information on residency training to be provided earlier in their pharmacy curriculum. [6][7][8] McCollum and Hansen 4 called for continued research to identify the factors that motivate students to complete a residency and the barriers that keep students from seeking residency training.…”

A solution to an unmet need: Pharmacy specialists in medication-use systems and technology

“…Discussing the highly specialized set of knowledge and skills envisioned for the MST pharmacist may spark interest in postgraduate training opportunities. 31 If this proposed career path begins to take shape, pharmacy practice residency programs might consider offering or requiring an MST pharmacist rotation in order to expose residents to the new career option. Such a rotation would enable residents to learn how they might use their clinical training in an MST role, thus generating interest in this new career option within the hospital setting.…”