Questions to Ask Pharmacy Residency Programs
Questions to Ask Pharmacy Residency Programs
Residency interview questions to clarify rotations, preceptor quality, research, staffing, and wellness.
1How are rotations structured and customized to resident interests?
How are rotations structured and customized to resident interests?
Flexibility and depth across required and electives.
2What makes your preceptors effective teachers?
What makes your preceptors effective teachers?
Seeks coaching, feedback, and accessibility.
3What research or quality projects do residents typically complete?
What research or quality projects do residents typically complete?
Evidence of scholarly support and impact.
4What is the staffing requirement and schedule reality?
What is the staffing requirement and schedule reality?
Workload and balance transparency.
5How are residents supported for board prep and certifications?
How are residents supported for board prep and certifications?
Career development resources.
6What interdisciplinary experiences will I have?
What interdisciplinary experiences will I have?
Rounds, clinics, and team practice exposure.
7How is feedback delivered and how often?
How is feedback delivered and how often?
Structured growth cadence.
8What wellness resources are provided for residents?
What wellness resources are provided for residents?
Burnout prevention and support.
9Where do your graduates go next?
Where do your graduates go next?
Fellowship, PGY2, or clinical roles outcomes.
10What EMR and clinical decision tools will I use?
What EMR and clinical decision tools will I use?
Practical systems readiness.
11How do you ensure fair workload across residents?
How do you ensure fair workload across residents?
Equity and transparency signal.
12What’s one thing you’re improving about the program this year?
What’s one thing you’re improving about the program this year?
Culture of iteration and listening.
Want to learn more?
Interview Gameplan
Want to learn more?
Interview Gameplan
Prep
Read program manual and rotation list
Prepare two case-based questions
Ask residents privately about day-to-day