PharmD students can choose to pursue further training beyond their degree through pharmacy residency or fellowship programs. Pharmacy residency programs generally have a clinical focus with advanced training in direct patient care and practice management. Fellowships have either a research focus, or for industry fellowships, a focus on different functional areas within a pharmaceutical company, such as clinical development, medical affairs, regulatory affairs, and HEOR. The links below provide more in depth research on these options.

Career Services uses three primary areas to assist students in furthering their career development. These areas are focused on: Self-Awareness, Exploring Career Options, and Preparation.

Self-Awareness

How well can you identify and articulate your interests, personality, strengths/skills, and values? All of these are important in considering what area of pharmacy may be better suited to you and the unique qualities you bring to an organization and position. Check out these free online tools that can help you increase your self-awareness.

Your career coach is here to support you throughout your PharmD educational journey. Here are some topics you may want to schedule to meet to discuss:

• Pharmacy career exploration
• Job or Internship search strategies
• Networking
• Writing/updating your resume/CV, cover letter, or letter of intent
• Mock interviews or interviewing strategies
• Preparing for residency or fellowship applications
• Salary negotiation
• Any question you have related to careers and your career journey!