Introduction

Obtaining a residency has become more competitive as more pharmacy students seek postgraduate training. This is likely due to pharmacist positions increasing in clinical settings. To be fully prepared, students seeking residency positions should be trained for the interview process by their pharmacy school.

Methods

Mock residency interviews (MRI) were conducted at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy which included components of typical residency interviews. The primary outcome compared residency match rates for MRI participants vs. non-participants. Secondary outcomes evaluated student preparedness, student and faculty feedback, and satisfaction/benefit of the event along with comparison of school vs. national match rate and assessment of those matching compared to grade point average (GPA).

Results

Match rates were similar between MRI participants vs. non-participants (75% vs. 73%) with significant difference in Phase I match rates between MRI participants vs. non-participants (75% vs. 51%, P = .007). MRI was significantly associated with Phase I matching in the multivariable analysis (odds ratio (OR) = 2.81, 95% CI 1.27–6.22). The overall school's match rate exceeded the national two out of three years in the quality improvement project period. GPA was the only other factor independently associated with Phase I matching (OR = 1.15, 95% CI 1.01–1.32). Students and faculty consistently reported positive feedback following participation.

Conclusions

MRI are valuable and are making a difference as indicated by improved Phase I match rates for those that participated. Students and faculty reported an increase in preparedness and overall satisfaction after attending MRI.

中文翻译：

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模拟住院医师面试的效果和好处

介绍

随着越来越多的药学学生寻求研究生培训，获得居留权变得更具竞争力。这可能是由于药剂师职位在临床环境中的增加。为了做好充分准备，应由其药学院就面试过程对寻求住院医师职位的学生进行培训。

方法

模拟住院医师访谈 (MRI) 在德克萨斯理工大学健康科学中心药学院进行，其中包括典型住院医师访谈的组成部分。主要结果比较了 MRI 参与者与非参与者的住院医师匹配率。次要结果评估了学生的准备情况、学生和教职员工的反馈以及活动的满意度/收益，以及学校与国家匹配率的比较以及匹配与平均成绩 (GPA) 的评估。

结果

MRI 参与者与非参与者之间的匹配率相似（75% 与 73%），MRI 参与者与非参与者之间的 I 阶段匹配率存在显着差异（75% 与 51%，P = .007）。在多变量分析中，MRI 与 I 期匹配显着相关（优势比 (OR) = 2.81，95% CI 1.27–6.22）。在质量提升工程期间，学校整体匹配率三年内两年超过全国。GPA 是唯一与 I 期匹配独立相关的其他因素（OR = 1.15，95% CI 1.01–1.32）。学生和教职员工在参与后一致报告了积极的反馈。

结论

MRI 是有价值的，并且正在发挥作用，这体现在参与者的 I 阶段匹配率的提高。学生和教职员工报告说，参加 MRI 后准备工作和整体满意度有所提高。