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