Getting Started
The ASHP Match
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What is the ASHP Match?
The Match provides an orderly process to help applicants obtain positions in postgraduate year one (PGY1) or postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency programs of their choice, and to help programs obtain applicants of their choice.
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) is responsible for establishing the Rules of the Match, and for monitoring the implementation of the Match. The administration and conduct of the Match is carried out by National Matching Services Inc. on behalf of ASHP.
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Is my residency eligible to participate in the ASHP Match?
All PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residencies that are ASHP-accredited, or are in a candidate or pre-candidate status, must offer all positions through the Match. Only residencies conducted by the Indian Health Service and residencies that offer positions exclusively to commissioned pharmacy officers of the Department of Defense or the Public Health Service are exempt. Additionally, international programs conducted outside of the United States are exempt from the Match, although some may choose to participate in the Match with ASHP approval.
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How do I register my residency to participate in the ASHP Match?
The Program Director of each eligible residency is sent an email with a personalized link and instructions to register their residency for the 2024 ASHP Match.
If you have not received your personalized email to register for the Match by August 31, 2023, please contact NMS.
In order to register for the Match, you will need to provide information about your residency and agree to abide by the terms of the Residency Agreement.