What is the Resident Matching Program and How Do I Apply?
ASHP contracts with National Matching Services Inc (NMS) to operate a Resident Matching Program for pharmacy residencies. The matching program ensures that each pharmacy residency program will be matched with the preferred individuals who have applied and who have selected the program as an acceptable site in which to train. To apply for a pharmacy residency, you must sign up for the Resident Matching Program at http://www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/reglink.htm. Concurrently, you should peruse the ASHP Residency Directory on ASHP’s web site. In it you’ll find descriptions of all accredited residencies, along with important contact information. (Note: you must have completed or be in a PGY1 residency to be eligible to participate in the matching program for a PGY2 residency.) After consulting the Residency Directory and identifying programs of interest, you will need to request application forms from individual programs directors, not from ASHP. Most programs require that you visit the site t
