Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
aamc.org does not support this web browser.

While you have never before chosen a medical specialty and applied to residency in that specialty, many other physicians-in-training have come before you. This means you can benefit from the knowledge and wisdom of medical school faculty and staff, residents, fellows, program directors, and national subject matter experts through the Careers in Medicine (CiM) program.

Tapping into this collective wisdom and career resources tailored for physicians-in-training will help you maximize your likelihood of making career and life decisions that leave you happy and satisfied as well as successfully landing a residency position in your desired specialty. 

Find your Fit with the Careers in Medicine Program

A quick overview of the CiM program.

Website Tour

This video includes a brief overview of CiM and a website tour.

raised path through the woods splitting left and right

Get started with CiM

Ready to dive in to all CiM has to offer? We can point you in the most efficient and effective direction.

The research behind the program

Learn about the research and well-studied academic theories that are the foundation of the CiM program.

Man thinking and touching forehead

How medical students choose their specialty

A common misperception — within the medical profession and, more broadly, in our society — is medical students, residents, and fellows aim to practice in (sub)specialties that pay the most. However, research shows that this is decidedly untrue.

Woman jumping on trampoline with confetti

Why explore specialties early in med school?

Some students rush to identify their specialty as soon as possible. Others wait for their specialty to be "revealed" to them during their clinical rotations. Here's where to focus your attention instead and why you should start early in med school.
Not sure if you have access to CiM? Find out
Back to top