Eligibility

The following qualifications establish eligibility for appointment as a resident in an ISU Pharmacy Residency program:

• Graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited college of pharmacy in the USA or Canada
• Eligibility for licensure in the State of Idaho by September 1^st
• Participation in the ASHP Resident Matching Program and PhORCAS

Selection and Application Requirements

Upon completion of an ACPE-accredited PharmD program, all applicants must apply through the online application process known as PhORCAS by the deadline specified each year. The residency selection committee assigns one or two members to assess applicant portfolios using consistent criteria (pre-interview assessment form) to develop a pre-interview rank order list. Interviews are offered to candidates using data gathered from this process.

The application portfolio and process must include:

• Official Pharmacy School transcripts
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Three (3) professional letters of reference
• Letter of Intent
• Professional photo
• On-site interview

The number of interviews offered per year will vary based on size and strength of applicant pool. Applicants may be denied an interview opportunity based on their scores on the pre-interview assessment form. A preliminary post-interview rank list is determined by the RPD using information gained from application portfolios and interviews. The RPD then conducts a rank order meeting in which all residents and interviewing preceptors can contribute to the final rank order list. The Rank Order Document includes the Pros/Highlights, Cons/Concerns, and the Overall Impression of each interviewed candidate. Changes to the rank list may be made if the majority of program preceptors who interviewed candidates agree. The final rank list is submitted by the RPD using the National Matching Service platform.

Interviewing

Onsite interviews are conducted in January and February – specific dates are determined yearly. The following elements typically occur with each interview:

• • Invitation to social event with current residents (if applicable)
  • Overview of residency program and requirements for completion
  • Tour of pharmacy and city of Pocatello (if applicable)
  • Interviews with minimum of two preceptors and RPD
  • Patient case work-up and/or discussion
  • Lunch with interviewers, applicants and residents
  • Short presentation—topic and instructions determined each year

All interviewing applicants will receive an electronic copy of the residency manual prior to the interview date