Explore

Take the AAMC Careers in Medicine self-assessment https://www.aamc.org/cim/
- Physician Values in Practice Scale (PVIPS): Students are required to complete the Physician Values in Practice Scale (PVIPS) self-assessment on the AAMC CiM website (https: //www.aamc.org/cim) during the fall of the first year.
- Medical Specialty Preference Inventory (MSPI): Students are required to complete the Medical Specialty Preference Inventory (MSPI) self-assessment on the AAMC CiM website (https://www.aamc.org/cim/).

Talk to the Careers in Medicine Team in the Dean’s Office
- Dr. Jeanne Hill, Associate Dean for Career Advising
- Dr. Marc Heincelman, Assistant Dean for Career Advising
- Dr. Brandon Esianor, Surgical Pathway COM Advisor
- Andrea Shrader, Director of Careers in Medicine
Become a member of Student Specialty Interest Groups – attend events and meetings
Seek our shadowing experiences
Opt into the FL-EXplore career opportunity experience during the FLEX period
Read a book – these were written to help you choose a specialty

Join national professional association for potential specialties
Establish mentors in select field(s)
Talk in depth with your attending physicians and residents – ask questions about how and why they chose their specialty
Complete self-reflection following each rotation/clerkship – what was the culture of the specialty? What did you enjoy? What did you dislike? How does the specialty align with your values and interests?
Choose Selectives in 3^rd year that can expand your experiences and help with career selection. The Careers in Medicine Team in the Dean’s Office is happy to set up a one-on-one advising appointment to discuss this selection.
Interested Podcasts on specialty decision and indecision:
- The Undifferentiated Medical Student (TUMS)
- Behind the Knife: The Surgery Podcast
- The Curbsiders: Internal Medicine Podcast