February 2025
Greetings, New Practitioners!
As we reflect upon all our amazing experiences in 2024, I hope everyone is excited for what 2025 brings. For those applying to PGY1 or PGY2 residency programs — great job on completing the application submissions! The next few months will be a busy and promising cycle for interviews. I encourage you to utilize the Interview Skills Packet and Match Day Resources to support your preparation and remember to take time for yourself throughout the process. Match Day is March 19, and I wish everyone the best!
For those navigating career transitions and job searches, please join the New Practitioners Forum (NPF) on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. ET for the virtual session, Life After Residency: Part I – Taking a Leap of Faith. This is a great opportunity to get expertise from experienced pharmacists and leaders on the job market, highlighting your unique skills and experiences, and long-term career planning. There are also additional resources to guide you on the next step of your development:
- Pharmacy Resident Resources: Provides valuable transition resources from student, residency, and to the workforce.
- CV Transition Toolkit: Designed to help emphasize your accomplishments and next steps.
- CV Review Program: Bi-annual review program to aid students and new practitioners within the first five years of professional practice. The next cycle will start on Feb. 13.
As you progress in your personal and professional development journey, I hope you will continue to stay involved. The applications for the 2025-2026 NPF Advisory Groups will open in February with a due date of May 1. Nominations for the Distinguished Service Award will also open in February. Please consider nominating a member who you believe made a large impact in the NPF. Continue to engage with the NPF through our Connect Community, X/Twitter, and NewPractitioners@ashp.org.
I also look forward to seeing everyone in Charlotte, North Carolina, for ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2025 June 7-11. Whether it is your first time attending or you are returning for another year in a new city, this meeting is a tremendous opportunity for knowledge expansion, career development, and networking with fellow pharmacy professionals nationwide.
Warmest wishes for the new year!
Tuyet Lien Do Lam, PharmD, MS Candidate
Member, ASHP New Practitioner Forum Executive Committee, 2024 – 2025
