Using a novel approach to collect, disseminate, and assess residency application materials.

Purpose: The implementation of a Web-based tool for pharmacy resident application submission and management in a teaching-affiliated institution is described.

Summary: To improve and increase the efficiency of its residency application submission and management process, pharmacy leadership at the University of Michigan abandoned the traditional paper-based process for selecting and communicating with residency candidates for an onsite interview. CTools, a customized version of the open-source Sakai learning content management system, was used to construct the pharmacy residency application and evaluation site.