Choosing a medical specialty is a critical but often difficult decision for students to make. Although many students enter medical school with ideas about their future specialty, most will change their minds before graduation. Career planning is very important and should begin in Year 1.
The Student Affairs Office and staff also provides individual career advising. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or Student Affairs Deans or staff to discuss career plans. Other career advising resources include, College Mentors, Faculty Advisors, Class meetings, and Student Interest Groups. Here is the link to faculty advisors https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/studentaffairs/career-advisors.aspx
A good place to discover more about different fields is through Careers in Medicine (CiM), see website at http://www.aamc.org/cim/ This program sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is a longitudinal program of career exploration and decision-making that spans all four years of the medical curriculum. The program is designed for students to use on their own, but is enhanced by students working with faculty advisors and Student Affairs officers. Students are given access to the Careers in Medicine (CiM) website to take tests to help them decide on a career. These tests includes sections entitled Understanding Yourself, Exploring Options, Choosing a Specialty, and Getting into a Residency.
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