Congratulations, you’ve matched! It’s important to take some time to celebrate this success. After months of hard work, you’ve been matched with a residency program and are that much closer to graduating from pharmacy school. But what comes next?

A linear career path is not always followed or necessary for success.

Job. Residency. Fellowship. These words strike fear, confusion, and anxiety in the hearts of many third- and final-year student pharmacists. As you begin the transition from student pharmacist to practicing pharmacist, the question of “what’s next?” can be overwhelming at times. I experienced these same feelings while applying for fellowship positions this past fall.