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Erica is a University Career coach with almost 5 years of experience working with candidates for positions in pharmacy, healthcare, accounting, and more.
There are many benefits to pursuing further residency training in pharmacy versus simply heading into the workforce with great compensation from the start. Hopefully you have weighed these benefits ahead of your Pharmacy Residency interviews because your interviewers will be looking to hear what is motivating you in this pursuit.

Erica is a University Career coach with almost 5 years of experience working with candidates for positions in pharmacy, healthcare, accounting, and more.
"While I was in school, I heard about many of my professors' and preceptors' experiences in residency, and it really encouraged me to follow the same path. Not only did they learn a lot, but they also grew as people and as clinicians. With my goal of becoming a board-certified oncology pharmacist, I knew residency was right for me and would help me reach both my personal and professional goals. I am also looking forward to the continued education and specialized training I'll receive."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
There are many benefits of pursuing further training as a Pharmacy Resident, including sub-specialization, developing leadership skills, honing problem-solving skills, and improving your patient care skills. This question allows you to clearly explain why you are seeking additional training as a Pharmacy Resident and how this will help you achieve your ultimate career goals. Note, this is different from "Why you want to do *this type* of residency." This is more of a general question.

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