Student Survival Guide to the Virtual Midyear Clinical Meeting
Welcome to the largest virtual gathering of pharmacists in the world! Whether you are just entering pharmacy school or about to graduate, you will find a wealth of programming and activities designed just for you. Use the links below to find all the information you need to maximize your experience. First, student programming is available on-demand for your viewing at any time once the conference kicks off, and for several weeks after the meeting. Select from any of the following, student-specific sessions, or check out any other content that is available for all attendees:
Residency Preparation Sessions
Congrats!! You Matched
PhORCAS: The Centralized Application System for Pharmacy Residencies
Re-Write Your Script: Tips and Tricks for Acing Your Residency Interview
Market Yourself Effectively for Residency: Improving You Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Intent Messaging
A Roadmap for Publishable Research: How to Make the Most of Your Research Project
Preparing for the Worst Case Scenario: When You Find Yourself Unmatched for Residency
Professional Development Sessions
Pharmacy Student Forum Opening Session
SSHP Leaders Workshop
Just Do It: Create Your Brand
Thanks for the Feedback – The Art of Receiving Feedback…Even When You Don’t Ask For It
The Power of Professional Relationships and Tips for Student Success
The Tale of Two Pharm.D.s: Finding Your Best Fit for Student Loan Repayment
Student Society Showcase
Virtual Residency Showcase
For student pharmacists who are interested in applying for a residency, the showcase provides a great opportunity to interact with residency program directors, preceptors, or current residents. The showcase will consist of three sessions, and each program will participate in only one session. To locate and prepare for programs of your interest, visit https://midyear.ashp.org/residency-showcase---prospective-residents.
Please note, student pharmacists not actively seeking residency placement for 2022 - 2023 are welcome to join the showcase only during the last half of each session.
Post-Midyear Resources
The Midyear experience is just the beginning of your professional journey or residency exploration. After the meeting, make sure you access ASHP’s student resources:
- ASHP Pharmacy Student Resources
- ASHP Careers in Health-System Pharmacy
- ASHP Student Residency Guide
- ASHP Match Day Resource Center
Be sure to check out ASHP’s podcasts discussing the virtual recruitment process from key residency and fellowship program leaders:
- Virtual Residency Recruitment - Advice from Residency Program Leaders
- Etiquette Tips for Virtual Interviews and Networking During Residency Season
- Virtual Fellowship Recruitment - Advice from Fellowship Program Leaders
If you have any questions please contact students@ashp.org.
