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Pharmacy Residency Podcast
by Tony Guerra
The Pharmacy Residency Podcast, with your host, Tony Guerra, has interviews and information on building your career, health, and wealth before, during, and after residency. Interested in being a guest on a show about pharmacy residency? Email me at [email protected] The Pharmacy Residency Podcast is part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network.
Episodes
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Ep 574 Passing the NAPLEX the First Time with Ellie Twedt P4 U Iowa
Podcast Episode: Passing the NAPLEX the First Time Welcome to today's episode with our guest Ellie Twedt, a P4 at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, where we're diving into a smarter, science-backed way to prepare for the NAPLEX while navigating your APPE rotations. Instead of cramming…
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Ep 573 - What Do You Do If You Don't Match with a Pharmacy Residency?
TLDR: Skip the grief process for now, take on Phase II, and email me if you want some quick advice [email protected] Here's a list of the top reasons students get turned down for pharmacy residency programs, not necessarily ordered by most common to least common based on why you in...
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Ep 572 Residency Interview Offers are Out - What are your next steps?
Here's the website for the Interview Materials https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview What to Do Once You Get a Pharmacy Residency Interview Research the Program Dive deep into the residency program's structure, goals, and key rotations. Understand their mission statement and identify what...
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Ep 571 Late Recommendations and Transcripts Templates
I just wanted to remind you that I'm still offering one-on-one help with letters of intent for residency applications. If you'd like to work with me, simply head to residency.teachable.com. Look for the interview course, sign up there, and then email me your letter of intent. Make sure your…
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Ep. 570 24 Hour LOI Editing Turnaround - Pharmacy Residency Letter of Intent One-on-One Help
Welcome to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast! I just wanted to remind you that I'm still offering one-on-one help with letters of intent for residency applications. If you'd like to work with me, simply head to residency.teachable.com. Look for the interview course, sign up there, and then email me...
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Ep 569 How to Win an Interview at ASHP Midyear
Free Residency Application DIY Course https://residency.teachable.com/ How to Win an Interview at ASHP Midyear Preparation is Everything Research programs thoroughly before arriving. Understand each program's unique features and align them with your career goals. Prepare a succinct, engaging...
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Ep 568 Pharmacy Residency Rubric - Increasing Your Odds
Free DIY Residency Prep Course Link: https://residency.teachable.com/ Coupon Code: MEMORIZING2024 If you want my one-on-one help with the LOI, sign up for the Residency LOI One-on-One Help and Interview Course and send your LOI to me at [email protected] for revision. In this episode…
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Ep 567 Free Residency Application Course - Includes LOI Template and Interview Advice
$95 dollar coupon is MEMORIZING2024 (all caps) In this episode, I give my general recommendations for the residency process and give you the free code above for the Extreme LOI/Cover Makeover course focuses on crafting standout Letters of Intent (LOI) for pharmacy residency applications. It...
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Ep 566 Stand Out Residency Applications Part 1 - Publishing
In this multi-part series we're going to start looking at what makes residency applications stand out. One of the wow moments, is if you have your name as an author on a peer-reviewed publication, but there are other reasons to publish as well, including finding where your area of specialty is....
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Ep 565 Who will Pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
The lack of urgency with preparing for the NAPLEX and MPJE always bothered me. It's like here's the one thing that if you don't pass, you don't work, and students are completing APPE requirements instead of getting deep into their preparation. In this episode, I talk about how NAPLEX pass rates...
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Ep 564 Residency Scramble and Residency Mentors
My wife and I matched in the old scramble (which is now more organized as Phase II) but 15 years later she is in an ambulatory care clinical position and I have been teaching in college for that same time, both jobs we love. In this episode, I talk about the importance of mentors and how those...
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Ep 564 How do I Match in Phase II of the Pharmacy Residency Match?
Phase II is about speed. With over 700 unfilled PGY 1 positions and only a few hundred more than that who will put in applications, you do have a very good chance in Phase II. If you want my one-on-one help go to https://residency.teachable.com/p/phase2 My turnaround is around 24 hours. The data...
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Ep 563 What are my odds of matching to my pharmacy residency after my interview
The odds of matching to residency are very dependent on the school of pharmacy you are going to, while the top schools match above 90%, the lowest schools match at 20%, so it's still a good idea to start job hunting before the match because there are hundreds of pharmacists getting the news on…
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Ep 564 Biggest Residency Interview Mistake
The biggest residency interview mistake is not focusing on being positively remembered as there are many applicants, and standing out takes the 5 Ps: People PGY-2 Professionalism Purpose Practice. With those in your tool belt, you can continue the conversation after the interview to ensure you…
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Ep 563 First Interview Offers are Out and Free Case Study Preparation
It's exciting and stress-relieving when that first interview offer comes in, but do you know what to do? In this episode, I've gone over the first steps and you can check out the course I have to see if it's something that you want help with your presentation PowerPoint and need email support....
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Ep 562 Residency vs Fellowship - Keaton Higgins - Tennessee Pharmacists Association
One point of annual confusion is whether one should do a residency or fellowship. In this episode, I turn to Keaton Higgins, the executive fellow at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association and University of Iowa graduate for his insights on the fellowship experience. You can contact him here:...
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Ep 561 Free Late Transcript and Recommendations Template
You can find the free template here, just hit "Preview." You just need to scroll down some. https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi It's not your fault, but you can't say it's their fault, in this episode I help you walk the line to articulate you handle things as a professional. Got…
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Ep 560 How Can You Increase Your Residency Match Odds
In this episode, I go over the factors that will stand as the headwinds against your matching vs. some of the tailwinds that will help you get there and it depends a lot on where you go to school and where you apply. Some of these factors you can affect, some you can't, but the most important…
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Ep 560 After Midyear Overwhelm Advice
You just realized how many people you are competing against and how qualified they are. How in the world are you going to stand out? Start by worrying about the match rather than winning the "best applicant." Often the rubrics end up in multiple ties and it's the relationships that matter more…
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Ep 559 The Residency Interview Song In Your Head
If you're an introvert, you're likely dreading the interview. The key is to get out of your own head by becoming more interested in the other person than you are about trying to tell your own story. It may sound counter-intuitive, but if you put the other person first, you'll find yourself…
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Ep 558 - 5 Midyear Mistakes to Avoid for Pharmacy Residency Applicants
Work one-on-one with me here: https://residency.teachable.com/ ASHP MidYear creates a ton of fear of missing out, but what happens is that students get there and find that they really missed an opportunity. The key is not to make the big 5 mistakes Not recognize it is the RESIDENCY showcase (not...
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Ep 557 Is Using AI Cheating in Residency Applications?
Book Strong Residency Letter of Intent https://www.audible.com/pd/B07ZL4Q7PX/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-169438&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_169438_rh_us Tool like ChatGPT can provide a letter of intent in just a few seconds. However, that generative AI comes from the examples ChatGPT found…
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Ep 556 Optimal Order for Investing Your Money - Part 2 Tae Kim Financial Tortoise
We welcome Tae Kim to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to give his tips on financial success and the step-by-step process to get to financial freedom. This is Part 2 of 2. Here is a link to his website: https://www.youtube.com/c/taekimfinancialtortoise
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Ep 555 Optimal Order for Investing Your Money - Part 1 Tae Kim Financial Tortoise
We welcome Tae Kim to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to give his tips on financial success and the step by step process to get to financial freedom. This is Part 1 of 2. Here is a link to his website: https://www.youtube.com/c/taekimfinancialtortoise
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Ep 554 White Coat Investor Jim Dahle Part 2 - Financial Boot Camp Missions 7 to 12
We welcome Jim Dahle to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to give his tips on financial success and the step by step process to get to financial freedom. This is Part 2 of 2. Here is a link to his book https://www.amazon.com/White-Coat-Investors-Financial-Boot/dp/B07T4KT9DQ/
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Ep 553 White Coat Investor Jim Dahle Part 1 - Financial Boot Camp Missions 1 to 6
We welcome Jim Dahle to the Pharmacy Residency Podcast to give his tips on financial success and the step by step process to get to financial freedom. Here is a link to his book https://www.amazon.com/White-Coat-Investors-Financial-Boot/dp/B07T4KT9DQ/
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Ep 552 Letter of Intent 2023
I've got a way that you can get a discount on this season's pharmacy residency letter of intent preparation, looking forward to taking this journey with you https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi
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Ep 551 Aligning NAPLEX Study with APPEs with Jerri Sanger UIowa
It can cost you thousands of dollars if you fail the MPJE or NAPLEX and while residents would not lose pay, they could lose their residency placement. In this episode, Jerri Sanger, a P4 at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy shares her advice regarding studying for the NAPLEX. Want to…
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Ep 550 Students Loan Repayment with Derek Delaney CFP
As student loans come back into student and resident's lives, I brought on an expert who can help you navigate the process. You can find him here: https://pharmdfp.com/
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Ep 549 Residency and Money - Author Joe Baker MBA
In this episode we talk to Joe Baker who wrote Baker's Dirty Dozen: Principles for Financial Independence. Selfishly, I wanted to know what to do to not only help my own kids with their financial futures, but how I can help pay for them. Joe goes through some of the decisions he made and is…
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Ep 548 How to Pass the NAPLEX and MPJE
NAPLEX Link: https://www.memorizingpharm.com/ MPJE Link: https://www.tldrpharmacy.com/mpje-resources Passing the NAPLEX and MPJE is often a situation where you wonder how the time passed so fast and if you are prepared. In this episode, I go over several tips to get you through the exams.
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Ep 547 How Long Should Pharmacists Take to Become Millionaires
Unicorn Job Book: https://www.audible.com/pd/Finding-Your-Unicorn-Job-for-Pharmacists-Audiobook/B07RSDRQK6?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-151638&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_151638_rh_us It should only take ten years to earn a million, but how long does it take to keep a million? Twenty-seven years...
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Ep 546 Pharmacist Household Net Worth Survey
They say it's not what you make it's what you keep. Here's an interesting look at how much pharmacists keep. One thing that keeps you moving forward is being in a job you love, here's some jobs other pharmacists love...
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Ep 545 Phase II Match Day April 14th and What's Next
I predict around 600 matches for Phase II match day with around 75 spots left over for the scramble. I don't think there will be only 400 rejected applicants in Phase II leaving a lot of room for going after those 75 spots if you want them. If you just want to chat about your situation, email me…
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Ep 544 Building a Pharmacy Consulting Business with Blair Thielemier
Check out the book here: https://www.audible.com/pd/How-to-Build-a-Pharmacy-Consulting-Business-Your-Rx-for-Finding-Freedom-and-Lo-Audiobook/B07L4B7BLC?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWU-BK-ACX0-135635&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_135635_pd_us
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Ep 543 Pharmacist Money Tips for Your 20s 30s 40s and 50s
Everyone's financial journey is different, but there are some tips that you can use to better navigate uncertainty. Here's a link to the Unicorn Jobs book if you're looking for something outside the box to help you grow your finances....
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Ep 542 NAPLEX Pass Rates and Residency
Pharmacology Course: https://residency.teachable.com/ NAPLEX Pass Rates start at 21% and average out at 80% and MPJE Pass Rates start at 25% and average out at 77%. While it may not be fair, RPDs would do well to at least ask how your NAPLEX and MPJE preparation is coming along and I make a...
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Ep 541 Phase 2 Free Email Template
Conversations fly back and forth between RPDs and candidates way before the application window opens. Make sure you have a good email of interest to help build, sort, and qualify your final list to apply to. You can find the template here https://residency.teachable.com/ and if you want my...
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Ep 540 Phase 2 LOI Help and Almost 1000 Open Residency Positions
While the quality of residency applicants has gone down dramatically, residency sites are not lowering their standards and we have tremendous opportunities for good students to still get residencies. Check out https://residency.teachable.com/p/phase2 or contact me with questions! I'm so excited…
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Ep 539 Leaving Pharmacy by Age 35
I am introducing a pivot to the show in this episode, where it will become the Pharmacy Residency and Money podcast, where we will talk about career, health, and wealth related to residency. Residencies will be relatively easy to get, with an over 80% match rate in the near future and into the…
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Ep 538 Waiting for Match Day and Phase 2 Advice
What do you do while you are waiting for Match Day? In this episode, I go over some ways to calm your mind and look to the future. Need my help for Phase II, hit me up at https://residency.teachable.com/p/phase2
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Ep 537 Ranking Residency Sites
Don't bother trying to game it. Put your honest 1st, 2nd, and 3rd picks in there and focus on those. I'm telling you, you're 91% likely to get one of those three. If you need my help for Phase II, go to https://residency.teachable.com/p/phase2. Your chances are good, it will still require a good...
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Ep 536 Residency Statistics and Match Rate Predictions
Interview Course: https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview How many interviews DID you get? How many interviews SHOULD you get? knowing these answers helps predict whether you will get ranked by your favorite residency sites. The odds are in your favor, but a few thousand will still go without…
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Ep 535 Is Reddit the Best Advice for Residency
Interview Course: https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview I go through several recent Reddit posts to answer questions that are top of mind. The big thing is that if you didn't get an interview or only got a few, you need to figure out why. Here are the top reasons 1. Toxic Recommendations 2....
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Ep 534 Predicting Residency Questions and Clinical Cases
Would you like to be the applicant who has the spot-on answers for a clinical case or residency interview question? In this episode, I show you how to predict many of the questions and areas you'll be asked. You can find the free download here:...
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Ep 533 Three Residency Presentation Tips
A great presentation starts with well-formatted slides. In this video, I go over three very simple tips to improve your residency or residency application presentation. If you want me actually to edit your slides go to: https://residency.teachable.com/p/interview where slide editing is part of…
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Ep 532 Avoiding Residency Interview Mistakes and Interview Course Discount
As the Google doc fills up with screening interviews, days programs will send out interviews, and actual interviews, the big key for this first round is winning your cohort. Many times you don't have to beat everyone; you just have to be in the top couple of students in your group and the best…
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Ep 531 Same Day LOI Supplemental Essay Revisions and Screening Interviews
Need same-day help with an LOI or supplemental essay, send it to me at [email protected] You can get the free version of Phone Interview Survival Tips here on December 31st, January 1st, and January 2nd https://www.amazon.com/Phone-Interview-Survival-Tips-Introverts-ebook/dp/B07M76PMX5/...
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Ep 530 First Interview Offered and THE Google Doc
The first interviews are going out, but don't expect most to come until the first weeks of January; however, with the anecdotal evidence we have a lower residency applicant volume, you might get your invitation a bit sooner and more of them. You can find all the free resources I talk about here,...
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Ep 529 - 24 Hour LOI and Supplemental Essay Turnaround
Don't push submit because you're exhausted! I'm turning documents around in 24 hours; if you still need help with your LOI and/or supplemental essay, just sign up here https://residency.teachable.com/p/extremeloi I work through holidays, just getting up really early to do this stuff as I know how...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Pharmacy Residency Podcast, with your host, Tony Guerra, has interviews and information on building your career, health, and wealth before, during, and after residency. Interested in being a guest on a show about pharmacy residency? Email me at [email protected] The Pharmacy Residency Podcast is part of the Pharmacy Podcast Network.
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