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ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
PHARMACY PRACTICE
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
2017-2018 Academic Year
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Directory of Alberta Pharmacy Practice
Residency Zones .................................................................................................1
General Description .............................................................................................2
External Rotation Options ....................................................................................2
Special Events & Presentations ...........................................................................3
Awards available………………………………………………………………………..3
Application Process .............................................................................................4
Program Outlines
Calgary Zone ............................................................................................5
Cancer Services .......................................................................................7
Edmonton Zone ........................................................................................9
Red Deer Zone .......................................................................................11
Application Procedures ......................................................................................13
ALBERTA PHARMACY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
As of April 1, 2009, the Alberta Cancer Board and 11 other provincial health authorities joined
together to form Alberta Health Services (AHS). For more information about health care in
Alberta visit the AHS website www.albertahealthservices.ca .
The pharmacy practice residency is an amalgamated program, with sites in 4 zones of the
province: Red Deer, Edmonton, Calgary and the two Cancer Centres in Alberta. Each program
has a coordinator (note, some have co-coordinators, but have listed one primary contact for
application purposes).
REGION
1. Calgary Zone
South Health Campus
Pharmacy Department
4448 Front Street SE
Calgary, AB T3M 1M4
[email protected]
[email protected]
2. Cancer Services
Cross Cancer Institute
11560 University Avenue NW
Edmonton AB T6G 1Z2
[email protected]
Tom Baker Cancer Centre
1331 29th Street, NW
Calgary AB T2N 4N2
[email protected]
3. Edmonton Zone
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Inpatient Pharmacy Department
10240 Kingsway Ave
Edmonton AB T5H 3V9
[email protected]
4. Red Deer (Central Zone)
Red Deer Regional Hospital
Pharmacy Department
3942 – 50A Avenue
Red Deer AB T4N 4E7
[email protected]
RESIDENCY COORDINATOR(S)
Rhonda Roedler/Deonne Dersch-Mills
(403) 956-1570/(403)955-3067
Melanie Danilak
(780) 407-1046
Frances Cusano
(403) 521-3365
Deon Druteika
(780) 735-4220
Jennifer Benoit
(403) 318-1374
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ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES (AHS)
PHARMACY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
A pharmacy practice residency is a one-year post-graduate program designed to prepare
pharmacists to meet the challenge of pharmacy practice and assume a leadership role in the
profession. Through a residency program, the pharmacist will gain experience in all aspects of
pharmacy including administration, drug distribution and direct patient care. Problem solving
and communication skills are emphasized throughout the residency and research methodology
is introduced in the major project.
The purpose of a hospital pharmacy residency is:
 To refine professional competence in direct patient care, through supervised
practice under the guidance of model practitioners, in pharmacy operational
services and in project management gained during study in an accredited pharmacy
professional degree program.
 To refine personal practice skills.
 To develop leadership skills that can be applied in any position and in any practice
setting
All pharmacy practice residency sites offer rotations that will achieve the goals of the program
and the competencies in the CPRB Accreditation Standards. Educational outcomes of a
pharmacy practice residency include minimally:
 Providing evidence-based direct patient care as a member of interprofessional
teams
 Managing and improving the medication-use process
 Exercising leadership
 Exhibiting skill in managing one’s own practice of pharmacy
 Providing medication and practice-related education and,
 Demonstrating project management skills
The pharmacy practice residency in Alberta is a general residency providing the resident with a
wide variety of patient care experiences. The patient population for each site is different but the
experiences and expectations for all residents in Alberta are the same.
EXTERNAL ROTATION OPTIONS IN ALBERTA
(Subject to agreement between sites)
Up to 25% of a resident's program can be allocated to external rotations. Accommodation and
travel costs will be the responsibility of the resident. Talk to the Residency Coordinator(s) if you
have a specific area of interest that may not be available in Alberta.
Rotations at sites within Alberta are not considered as external, but do require planning between
coordinators. Talk to your coordinator if you want to complete a rotation at a campus other than
your home base.
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SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS:
CASE & PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Each resident is required to prepare an evidence-based patient care plan and to present the
case at a provincial residency meeting. A second event is presentation of a summary of the
resident's research project completed during the residency program.
RESEARCH WORKSHOPS
Several sessions are planned each year for the residents to discuss issues regarding their
research project planning, research methodology, ethics, data collection and statistics, and data
dissemination and publication.
AWARDS:
All awards are coordinated and provided through the Alberta Branch of CSHP. The Alberta
Specific awards include the following:
1. Two Alberta Resident awards are for the residents who demonstrate excellence
throughout the residency program. The recipients of the awards will be announced at the
end of the residency year.
2. Residents are eligible to apply for a project award through the Canadian Society of
Hospital Pharmacists Alberta Branch (CSHP-AB). Contact CSHP Alberta Branch
www.cshp-ab.ca) for criteria and application forms for the various awards. These are
normally applicable for the projects, and applied for after the residency program is
completed. Applicants must be members of CSHP for 12 months prior to application.
There are also awards adjudicated through CSHP National that residents are eligible to apply
for. Contact CSHP (www.cshp.ca) for criteria and application forms.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
PREREQUISITE (S):
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent entry
to practice degree)
Eligible for the Clinical Pharmacist register in Alberta
Member of CSHP
Any applicant seeking appointment to a residency program in
pharmacy practice must enroll in the Canadian Pharmacy
Residency Board (CPRB) Residency Matching Service (RMS)
by November 1, 2016. Please complete the RMS online at
http://www.cshp.ca/programs/residencyTraining/applicants/rms
_e.asp
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 28, 2016. (Completed application forms and all other
documents must be emailed no later than 1600 MST on
October 28th)
APPLICATION FORMS:
An applicant may request consideration at one or all zones by
submitting separate applications to each zone.
Completed application forms are to be sent to the centralized
AHS intake person (see page 13) by email.
SELECTION PROCESS: Selected applicants are interviewed by the
Residency Coordinators. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of
individual merit. Each Residency Coordinator chooses the
applicants to be interviewed. All applicants, including those not
selected for interview, will be contacted regarding the status of their
application by December 16, 2016. The applicants will be ranked
through the CPRB residency matching service. Programs and
applicants submit a Rank Order List to the CPRB RMS.
Deadline for RMS program ranking: January 9, 2017
NOTIFICATION
Applicants can access their results of the match on or after
January 16, 2017.
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Alberta Pharmacy Residency
Program Outline
AHS, Calgary Zone
Hospital:
Type of Program:
Number of Residents:
Starting Date:
Calgary Zone
Acute Care Hospitals
4448 Front Street SE
Calgary, AB T3M 1M4
General Residency
3-4
July
1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A Residency program has been available in the Calgary zone since 1978.This
program offers a wide range of patient care experiences involving the 4 adult acute care hospitals and the
Alberta Children’s Hospital. The residency program features a balanced participation in the principles and
practice of clinical, distributive and administrative activities, with an emphasis on patient care.
2. ROTATIONS/ACTIVITIES/TIME SPENT:
ROTATIONS
Orientation
Drug
Distribution and
Sterile Products
Direct Patient
Care
Precepting
Management/
Leadership
Drug
Information
Project
ACTIVITIES
Orientation to the organization, department, residency program, clinical
program and other initial activities
Involves all areas of distribution including order review, computerized
profiles, unit dose, traditional distribution, outpatient dispensing, use of
investigational and study drugs, manufacturing inventory control and
Intravenous admixture.
Development of skills and knowledge in the provision of direct patient
care. Under the guidance of clinical pharmacists, the resident provides
pharmaceutical care to patients; serves as a clinical resource person;
provides drug information; participates in multidisciplinary rounds and
discussions. Case presentations, journal clubs, inservices and/or short
written assignments are expected. Mandatory rotation experiences
include cardiology, general medicine, critical care, infectious disease,
ambulatory care and age related (either pediatrics or geriatrics). The
resident may fulfil the criteria of the mandatory rotation experiences
through rotations in various areas including, but not limited to, mental
health (adult or adolescent), nephrology/transplant, palliative care,
oncology, neonatal intensive care, anticoagulation management
services, general or vascular surgery and neonatal intensive care. ,
Ambulatory
Assist in teaching undergraduate pharmacy students. Under the
supervision of an experienced preceptor, the resident will be involved in
the day-to-day activities of these students.
Introduction to leadership concepts as they apply to pharmacy.
Residents are exposed to daily managerial functions, including planning
and developing departmental functions, and attend various meetings
during a one week rotation with a manager in Pharmacy Services. A
small administration project will be completed.
Provide drug information to nurses, pharmacists and physicians.
Evaluation of information sources, and formulation and communication
of the information will be stressed
Completion of a pharmacy research project. This learning experience in
focuses on research methodology, data collection and evaluation skills.
Topic is based on individual’s interest and selected in conjunction with
research advisor. A presentation of the research will occur at year end
and a manuscript suitable for publication is expected.
DURATION
1 week
2 weeks
28 weeks
4 weeks
2 week
2 weeks plus
longitudinal
work
8 weeks
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Alberta Pharmacy Residency
Program Outline
ROTATIONS
Conferences/
Flex Time
Vacation
AHS, Calgary Zone
ACTIVITIES
Funding for conferences (CSHP or other suitable conferences)up to
$1000/resident/year may be available to the residents. Flex time
provided to assist scheduling and completion of activities/projects.
As mutually agreed upon by resident and co-ordinator.
DURATION
1 week
2 weeks
3. Special Activities:
Various educational opportunities such as medical rounds, journal club, inservices, and interdepartmental
visits and meetings are encouraged. Joint education endeavours with the Alberta Pharmacy Practice
Residency Programs Committee are mandatory.
4. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
The Calgary Zone Pharmacy Residency Program is challenging and practice-oriented. The program
focuses on the individual needs of the resident, while providing a variety of experiences in major referral
centres. An interdisciplinary approach involving medical and allied health team work and teaching is used.
5. PROGRAM COORDINATORS (for applications):
Rhonda Roedler/Deonne Dersch-Mills
South Health Campus
Department of Pharmacy
4448 Front Street SE
Calgary, AB T3M 1M4
[email protected]
[email protected]
Updated: August 2016
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Alberta Pharmacy Residency
Program Outline
AHS, Cancer Services
Hospital:
Type of Program:
Number of Residents:
Starting Date:
Hospital
Type of Program:
Number of Residents:
Starting Date:
Cross Cancer Institute
11560 University Avenue NW
Edmonton AB T6G 1Z2
General Residency
One
July
Tom Baker Cancer Centre
1331 29th Street, NW
Calgary AB T2N 4N2
General Residency
One
July
1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Residency at the Cancer Services offers an emphasis on
oncology pharmacy at each of the two tertiary sites in the province. Each of the residents will have
a primary rotation site in either Calgary or Edmonton; however, the resident must be prepared to
spend time at the alternate site in order to be exposed to a broad range of different aspects of
cancer care.
2. ROTATIONS/ACTIVITIES/TIME SPENT:
ROTATIONS
Orientation
Drug
Distribution
and Sterile
Products
Drug
Information
Management
/Leadership
Direct Patient
Care
Precepting
Project
ACTIVITIES
Orientation to the organization, department, residency program, clinical
program and other initial activities
The resident will develop competency in all aspects of the drug distribution
system, from receipt of drugs through to the administration of the medication
to the patient. Legal requirements, drug distribution systems, order review,
investigational and special access drugs, dispensing and incident reporting
are some to the topics to be covered. The resident will develop skills
required for the safe and efficient preparation of intravenous admixtures,
total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy.
Provide drug information to nurses, pharmacists and physicians. Evaluation
of information sources, and formulation and communication of the
information will be stressed.
Introduction to leadership concepts as they apply to pharmacy. Residents
are exposed to daily managerial functions, including planning and
developing departmental functions, and attend various meetings during a
one week rotation with a manager in Pharmacy Services. A small
administration project will be completed.
Using the philosophy of pharmaceutical care, the resident will provide
patient care in the oncology and general medicine settings. Core rotation
experiences include general medicine, pain and palliative care, acute care
oncology, blood and marrow transplant, and hematological oncology,.
Elective rotations include breast cancer, neuro oncology, pediatric oncology
and infectious disease. Supportive care for complications of chemotherapy
treatment will also be addressed as well as treatment of oncologic
emergencies.
Assist in teaching undergraduate pharmacy students. Under the supervision
of an experienced preceptor, the resident will be involved in the day-to-day
activities of these students.
Completion of a pharmacy research project. This learning experience in
focuses on research methodology, data collection and evaluation skills.
DURATION
1 week
2 weeks
2 weeks plus
longitudinal
work
2 week
28 weeks
4 weeks
8 weeks
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Alberta Pharmacy Residency
Program Outline
ROTATIONS
Conferences/
Flex Time
Vacation
AHS, Cancer Services
ACTIVITIES
Topic is based on individual’s interest and selected in conjunction with
research advisor. A presentation of the research will occur at year end and
a manuscript suitable for publication is expected.
Funding for conferences up to $1000/resident/year may be available to the
residents (CSHP or other suitable conferences). Flex time provided to assist
scheduling and completion of activities/projects.
As mutually agreed upon by resident and co-ordinator.
DURATION
1 week
2 weeks
3. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Educational opportunities such as grand rounds, medical resident rounds, nursing seminars,
pharmacy Journal Club and inservices are available on a regular basis. There will be several
planned activities throughout the year with pharmacy residents from other Alberta pharmacy
practice residency programs.
4. PREREQUISITE (S):
Successful completion of an oncology therapeutics course is preferred.
5. PROGRAM COORDINATOR (for applications):
Melanie Danilak
Department of Pharmacy
Cross Cancer Institute
11560 University Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2
[email protected]
Updated: August 2016
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Alberta Pharmacy Residency
Program Outline
AHS, Edmonton Zone
Hospital:
Acute Care Hospitals
10240 Kingsway Ave
Edmonton AB T5H 3V9
Type of Program:
Number of Residents:
Starting Date:
General Residency
3-4
July
1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A Residency Program has been offered in Edmonton since 1978. The
residency program features balanced participation in the principles and practice of clinical,
distributive, administrative and scholarly activities, with an emphasis on patient care. Residents
have opportunities in several different sites in Edmonton.
2. ROTATIONS/ACTIVITIES/TIME SPENT:
ROTATIONS
Orientation
Drug
Information/
Drug Use
Evaluation
Direct Patient
Care
Management/
Leadership
Project
Precepting
Drug
Distribution
and Sterile
Products
ACTIVITIES
Orientation to the organization, department, residency program, clinical
program and other initial activities
Provide drug information to nurses, pharmacists and physicians.
Evaluation of information sources, and formulation and communication
of the information will be stressed. Introduction to DUE principles
through formulary process. Rotation includes preparing a Drug
Utilization Formulary Review.
Provision of pharmaceutical care to patients in a variety of
interprofessional settings. Mandatory rotation experiences include
cardiology, general medicine, critical care, infectious diseases,
ambulatory care and either pediatrics or geriatrics. Optional rotations
include cardiology, infectious diseases, critical care, ambulatory care
(cardiology, HIV, women’s health or homecare), surgery, pediatric
oncology, pediatric or neonatal intensive care. Daily discussions with
preceptor and regular case presentations to staff are expected.
Presentations such as journal club or inservice as well as attendance at
rounds and seminars with input will also be expected.
Introduction to leadership concepts as they apply to pharmacy.
Residents are exposed to daily managerial functions, including planning
and developing departmental functions, and attend various meetings
during a one week rotation with a manager in Pharmacy Services. A
small administration project will be completed.
Completion of a pharmacy research project. It is a learning experience in
research methodology, data collection and evaluation skills. Topic is
based on individual’s interest and selected in conjunction with research
advisor. A presentation of the research will occur at year end and a
manuscript suitable for publication is expected.
Assist in teaching undergraduate pharmacy students. Under the
supervision of an experienced preceptor, the resident will be involved in
the day-to-day activities of these students.
Involves all areas of drug preparation, quality control and distribution
including interpretation and dispensing of medication orders, and
provision of drug information. Technical aspects of aseptic technique
and equipment, and preparation and administration of parenteral
products will be addressed. Quality improvement of medication systems
and medication safety will also be addressed.
DURATION
1 week
2 weeks plus
longitudinal
work
28 weeks
2 weeks
8 weeks
4 weeks
2 weeks
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Alberta Pharmacy Residency
Program Outline
ROTATIONS
Conferences/
Flex Time
Vacation
AHS, Edmonton Zone
ACTIVITIES
Funding for conferences up to $1000/resident/year may be available to
the residents (CSHP or other suitable conferences). Flex time provided
to assist scheduling and completion of activities/projects.
As mutually agreed upon by resident and co-ordinator.
DURATION
1 week
2 weeks
3. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
The resident may attend relevant seminars, lectures, inservices and rounds which will be presented
within the department or by other hospital personnel. During the year the resident is expected to
attend staff meetings and selected meetings involving the Pharmacy department.
4. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
The Edmonton Zone Pharmacy Residency Program is challenging and practice-oriented. Our zone
draws on a large number of advanced practice pharmacists to offer rotations. The clinical vision of
Edmonton Zone Pharmacy Services emphasizes quality patient-centred care in a dynamic
educational environment. The program structure focuses on the individual needs of the resident,
while providing actual problem-based experiences in progressive teaching and community hospital
environments.
This is a multi-site program and involves the following facilities:
Royal Alexandra Hospital
University of Alberta Hospital/Stollery Children’s Hospital/Mazankowski Heart Institute
Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Grey Nuns Hospital & Community Health Centre
Misericordia Hospital & Community Health Centre
5. PROGRAM COORDINATOR(S):
Deon Druteika
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Inpatient Pharmacy Department
10240 Kingsway Ave
Edmonton AB T5H 3V9
[email protected]
Updated: August 2016
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Alberta Pharmacy Residency
Program Outline
AHS, Red Deer
Hospital:
Type of Program:
Number of Residents:
Starting Date:
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
3942-50A Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4N 4E7
General Residency
1-2
July
1. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: A General Residency Program originated in Red Deer in 1982. The
residency program features a balanced participation in the principles and practice of clinical,
distributive and administrative activities, with an emphasis on patient care. This program offers a
variety of rotations primarily based out of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre.
2. ROTATIONS/ACTIVITIES/TIME SPENT:
ROTATIONS
Orientation
Drug
Distribution
and Sterile
Products
Direct Patient
Care
Precepting
Management/
Leadership
Drug
Information
Project
ACTIVITIES
Orientation to the organization, department, residency program, clinical
program and other initial activities
Involvement in all areas of drug preparation, quality control and
distribution including interpretation and dispensing of medication orders
and provision of drug information. Development of an understanding of
the principles of unit dose versus other systems, IV admixtures,
chemotherapy and TPN. Technical aspects of aseptic technique and the
preparation and administration of parenteral products will be addressed.
Development of skills and knowledge in the provision of direct patient
care. Through the mentorship of role model clinical pharmacists, the
resident provides pharmaceutical care to patients; serves as a clinical
resource person; provides drug information; actively participates in
multidisciplinary rounds and discussions. Case presentations, journal
clubs, in-services and/or short written assignments are expected.
Mandatory patient care experiences include cardiology, general
medicine, critical care, infectious diseases, ambulatory care and age
related (either pediatrics or geriatrics). Achievement of these
experiences is completed through direct patient care rotations in various
areas including, but not limited to: general medicine, critical care,
cardiology, nephrology, palliative care, heart function clinic, emergency
medicine, psychiatry (located at CCMHBI), anticoagulation/stroke
prevention clinic, pediatrics.
Assist in the precepting of undergraduate pharmacy students. Under the
supervision of an experienced preceptor, the resident will be involved in
the day-to-day activities of these students.
Introduction to leadership concepts as they apply to pharmacy.
Residents are exposed to daily managerial functions, including planning
and developing departmental functions, and attend various meetings
during a one week rotation with a manager in Pharmacy Services. A
small administration project will be completed.
Provide drug information to nurses, pharmacists and physicians.
Evaluation of information sources, and formulation and communication
of the information will be stressed. Preparing a Drug Utilization
Formulary Review is an option to introduce DUE principles.
Completion of a pharmacy research project. This learning experience
focuses on research methodology, data collection and evaluation skills.
Topic is based on individual’s interest and selected in conjunction with
DURATION
1 week
2 weeks
28 weeks
4 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks plus
longitudinal
work
8 weeks
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Alberta Pharmacy Residency
Program Outline
ROTATIONS
Conferences/
Flex Time
Vacation
AHS, Red Deer
ACTIVITIES
research advisor. A presentation of the research will occur at year end
and a manuscript suitable for publication is expected.
Funding for conferences (CSHP or other suitable conferences) up to
$1000/resident/year may be available to the residents. Flex time
provided to assist scheduling and completion of activities/projects.
Dates as mutually agreed upon by resident and co-ordinator.
DURATION
1 week
2 weeks
3. SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Educational seminars including medical and pharmacotherapy rounds, pharmacy journal club, inservices, interdepartmental visits and meetings are encouraged. Joint education endeavours with
the Alberta Pharmacy Practice Residency Programs Committee are mandatory.
4. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
The Red Deer Pharmacy Residency Program is challenging and practice-oriented. The program
structure focuses on the individual learning needs of the resident, while providing actual problembased experiences in a dynamic community hospital environment.
The majority of rotations will occur at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. However, there is an
optional psychiatry rotation which is located at the Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain
Injury (CCMHBI) in Ponoka, AB. As well, the drug information rotation is only available at either the
Calgary or Edmonton Drug Information Centre. Other specialized electives may be available offsite and can be arranged upon request if required to meet the personal learning goals of the
resident.
5. PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
Jennifer Benoit
Pharmacy Services
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
3942- 50A Avenue,
Red Deer, AB T4N 4E7
[email protected]
Updated: August 2016
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR PHARMACY PRACTICE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
IN ALBERTA
A. Information to be sent to the Centralized Intake person (Connie Jones) within AHS.
The following information is to be completed and sent to the hospitals of choice (via email)
no later than 1600 MST October 28, 2016:
1. Application form (please ensure you indicate which programs you are applying for).
2. Personal resumé (include work experience, volunteer activities, professional membership
and participation in professional organizations).
3. Written statement (as described below).
4. An original transcript from the university (for pharmacy degree university training only).
should be sealed and sent by mail (must be received no later than October 28) directly
from the university to:
Connie Jones
Suite 500 Seventh Street Plaza
10030 107 Street North Tower
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 3E4
5. Three references utilizing the Confidential Evaluation Form. Email this form to the
persons providing the reference (evaluators). The referee shall email the completed
form to Connie Jones at [email protected]. ALL three references should be from
professional, pharmacy, or academic personnel; or those who can support your potential
for a residency position. Carefully choose the people who you ask to support your
application through the reference form. Encourage them to submit their forms well in
advance of the application deadline.
B. Information to be sent to the CPRB Residency Matching Service
1. Enrolment in the CPRB RMS (http://cshp.ca/rms), deadline November 1, 2016.
2.
Final date for receipt of rank order lists online is 5 p.m. EST, January 9, 2017.
C. WRITTEN STATEMENT
On a separate page in narrative form, please explain in a clear concise format
1. Your professional goals and objectives and career aspirations.
2. How a residency will help you reach your goals, objectives, and aspirations.
3. Your expectations of a residency program, and
4. Those personal attributes that will make you a valued member of the hospital patient
care team and will contribute to your successful completion of the program.
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