LOI Template and Video
The one-on-one residency letter of intent help service includes letters to two different sites for the course fee.
Each additional letter is $50 via Venmo or Paypal.
This is a Video That Goes Through the General Letter of Intent with a Word Doc, PDF, and Full Text Below.
After you've completed filling in your materials, email the document to me at
December 11, 2022
Mynew RPD, PharmD, BCPS
Residency Director
Scottsdale Road Hospital Center
1112 E University Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Dear Dr. Mynew RPD,
THESIS: In working to build a foundation for residency next year, I have developed my 1) clinical skills, 2) research, 3) teaching, 4) leadership and 5) service. [pick your strongest 3 to 4] I feel strongly that my experiences match well to your required and elective residency rotations. I want to continue this journey in the Scottsdale Road Hospital Center PGY1 Residency Program [capitalize if a proper noun, not if PGY1 residency program, generically]. In this letter, I hope to further outline my qualifications. My career goal is to become a board-certified clinical pharmacist in pharmacotherapy earning my BCPS.
EVIDENCE 1) I have completed clinical rotations in . . . that I believe match well with your required rotations in . . . One patient experience that I felt was particularly telling was when I . . . I know the rotations your residency offers will help me build on that experience in the . . . Early in my clinical experience, I struggled with. . . but I was able to leverage that experience by . . . I’m interested in your elective experiences in . . . to become more knowledgeable about . . . and further my experience in . . .
EVIDENCE 2) I worked with Dr. . . . on a project regarding . . . that I presented at the ASHP national meeting. This year-long project showed. . . and I believe it will impact practice . . . My own research includes a focus on . . . and I have presented this . . . I feel confident in my ability to conduct and present research in a residency project and look forward to engaging in one in the next year.
EVIDENCE 3) I began by mentoring my classmates and tutoring undergraduate courses in . . . In my APPE experience, I was able to stand in front of the classroom in . . . class building course materials, engaging with students, and learning how they learned. While I only had five weeks teaching, I was able to build a teaching philosophy that I feel will help me mentor fourth year pharmacy students in your teaching certificate program. I hope to continue impacting students with your relationship with . . . COP.
EVIDENCE 4) Early in pharmacy school, I joined several organizations. However, in my second year I grew into a leadership role as . . . organization’s . . . role. I am very focused on . . . and was able to work with my fellow students to . . . I am not only proud of our collaboration, but the impact and outcomes we had on patients and the community such as . . . I hope to have an opportunity as . . in your residency.
EVIDENCE 5) To serve my community I . . . Growing up I . . . so my background includes a deep connection to . . . and I took the opportunity to . . . in wanting to serve this group. I know I have grown in empathy and experience and am regularly helping with . . . at your residency site I hope to . . .
CALL TO ACTION: I believe my [the 3 to 4 you used] skills are foundational for succeeding as a resident. I hope to build further on my experience at the Scottsdale Road Hospital Center and would love to meet with you to talk more . . . I would welcome a face-to-face interview . . . Thank you.
Sincerely,
Tony Guerra, PharmD Candidate 2022