Factors

Switching specialties during residency
How important is it to make the "right" specialty decision prior to med school graduation? How difficult is it to switch specialties during residency?

The truth behind switching specialties during residency
Here’s help for trying to find the right fit the first time and what to do if you don't.
Getting It Right the Second Time: Interviews

The seemingly eternal debate around debt versus primary care
I’ve always been drawn toward primary care but I have a large debt load. Will I be able to fulfill my financial obligations and meet my lifestyle needs?

The minor role of debt in specialty choice
Thorough review of the academic literature shows little to no connection between economic factors such as debt or income potential and specialty choice.