How to approach learning who you are and why this awareness is crucial to making satisfying career decisions

Complete self-assessments to explore your interests, values, skills, and personality

View your assessment results to get a more complete picture of how you fit within the field of medicine

What information to gather and how to evaluate it

How to gain educational and clinical experiences to explore career options

Browse more than 120 specialty and subspecialty programs

Career options other than traditional clinical practice

A database of summer and year-round programs

Factors to consider when evaluating your career options

How to process the information you've gathered, narrow your options, and arrive at a confident decision

How others approached and made their specialty choice

Profiles for more than 9,000 accredited residency and fellowship programs

Identify what you want from your training and find programs where you’re likely to fit

Capture and map your preferences to programs to find the best fit

Write a personal statement and CV, obtain letters of recommendation, and prepare a strong application.

Secure enough interviews and present your best self on the interview trail

Navigate the various matching programs and maximize your likelihood of matching

Strategically craft your final list of residency programs to help ensure you match

Progressing from medical school to day one of residency training

Consider providing direct patient care

Consider conducting clinical or behavioral research

Consider teaching medical students, residents, or fellows

Consider managing groups of people or entire organizations

The types and locations of organizations where physicians practice

The importance of networking and recommended techniques

How to switch specialties during or after residency

Learn about board exams and their impact on your career decisions

Physician opportunities in public health and service

Physician opportunities in public policy and government

Physician opportunities in communications and journalism

Physician opportunities in informatics

Physician opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry

Opportunities for physician consultants