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Benefits Of A Residency And Fellowship

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As the economy is still down, job opportunities are shrinking. Now a day it is important to network and set yourself apart from other to land yourself in your dream job. Many people are looking into post-graduate programs to enhance their skills and knowledge. In pharmacy there are two post-graduate options, residency and fellowship. Pharmacy residencies focus on clinical pharmacy practice in an institutional setting; these programs are typically one to two years (PGY1 and PGY2). Pharmacy fellowships focus on developing skill sets to make one successful in the pharmaceutical industry. The difference between a residency and a fellowship is that residencies are done after graduation and internships whereas fellowships are done after completing a residency. I believe that completing a residency or fellowship will put you one-step ahead of others when trying to get a good job. Residencies and fellowships are seen as a way to market yourself to the company. Pharmacy graduates that want to work in larger hospitals usually complete these programs. Some hospitals do not require their pharmacist to complete a residency before being hired, but by completing a residency you will have learned more knowledge in a specific area of medicine. Residencies can help you network with other healthcare providers and grow your inner circle. Throughout your residency training, you can identify mentors that you can rely on and reach out to again later in your career for advice. This network of

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