Theme: Experiences
The third year of medical school is packed full of experiences. Clinical experiences. With this comes a lot “a-ha!” moments, as well as moments of uncertainty. It is an exciting and demanding time. The tasks within this checklist focus on unpacking these experiences and moving forward with specialty selection.
FALL SEMESTER
- Begin clinical rotations and record your reflections about your experience in each specialty
- Create and update your CV
- Compare your specialties of interest using the Careers in Medicine “Specialty Profiles”
- Review the competitiveness of each specialty of interest and assess your qualifications
- Attend RealMD Kickbacks
- Engage mentors in discussing career questions and goals
- Meet with your advisor to review CV and or/discuss professional questions and goal
SPRING SEMESTER
- If you are having trouble selecting a specialty, take Careers in Medicine “Specialty Indecision Scale” and discuss results with advisor
- Identify your “specialty mentor” for the residency application process
- Register for each of the residency application and match services you’ll participate in
- Request letters of recommendation from appropriate faculty member
- Attend RealMD Kickbacks
- Meet with your advisor to plan fourth-year schedule
