MS2 Career Planning

• Career-Planning Checklist Timeline and Programs
• Advisory Program
  Check out the dates for upcoming career advisory meetings
• AAMC Careers in Medicine
  All students entering the match should visit CiM, which provides students with a guide through the elements of career planning, including self-understanding, exploring a variety of medical careers, and choosing a specialty.
• Student Interests Groups
  Learn more about a chosen specialty by getting involved in student interests groups.
• 4th Year Pathway System
  Learn more about the Pathway System and how to contact a Pathway Specialty advisor.
  
  • Pathway Specialty Pages
    
• FREIDA
  Learn about residencies and fellowships around the country
• Professional Medical Specialty Organizations
  Professional organizations have resources specific to medical school students, which can be incredibly beneficial when trying to learn more about the particulars of a specialty and the type of training required to become a practicing physician in that field. Professional organizations help physicians stay current in their fields with up-to-date journals and research, learn about board certification and form a community with colleagues.

  National Resident Matching Program Data

  • NRMP Charting Outcome
    Read through the characteristics of applicants who matched to their preferred specialty in the 2020 NRMP Main Residency.
  • NRMP Program Director Survey
    Read through Program Director Survey to learn what factors directors from each specialty use to select applicants to interview and rank applicants for the Match
• “Strolling through the Match”
  This is an online guide to help you make appropriate decisions about your professional career and to learn more about the process of post-graduate training.