Episode 7

Insights and Tips on Requesting and Writing Letters of Reference

This week we are joined by a panel of experts: Dr. Lee Skrupky, Dr. Eliza Dy-Boarman, and Dr. Mate Soric to discuss all things related to letters of reference for residency programs. Notably, we focus on how reference writers should approach their letters and what candidates should expect. We also discuss a few articles recently published by members of our panel which are linked below.

Letters of reference for PGY1 pharmacy residency candidates: A survey of residency program directors and opinion statement: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jac5.1Lost in translation: What residency program directors really want from references: https://accpjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jac5.1414


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Sean Smithgall

Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. Completed a PGY1 pharmacotherapy residency at Geisinger Medical Center and a PGY2 ambulatory care residency at East Tennnessee State University, Gatton College of Pharmacy. Interests include family medicine, post-graduate training preparation, and making podcasts.