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Careers in Medicine

Choosing a medical specialty is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make. We can help.

  • 1. Understand Yourself

    Self-exploration is essential to a satisfying specialty choice

  • 2. Explore Options

    Knowing about all career options that exist ensures well-informed decisions

  • 3. Choose Your Specialty

    Kết quả xổ số miền nam hôm quaMaking a career choice that makes you happy is harder than you think

  • 4. Prepare for Residency

    Kết quả xổ số miền nam hôm quaMuch is involved in a the transition from applying to arriving at residency

The 4 Phase Model

Submit a nomination for the 2020 CiM awards

Kết quả xổ số miền nam hôm quaThe 2020 CiM Excellence in Medical Student Career Advising awards cycle has launched and nominations are now being accepted. Submissions are due on January 19, 2021.

135+ medical specialties

Explore the profiles of more than 135 specialties, including salary, training paths, current resident, and workforce data and descriptions

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How medical students choose specialties

Physician specialty choice is a complex decision that includes many influencing factors.
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Why explore specialties early in med school?

I’m only a first year and still in my basic sciences coursework, but I feel pressure to start thinking about specialties. Why do I need to start now?

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