Clinical and Research Experience
Clinical Rotation Evaluation

Using your clinical rotations to explore specialties
Clerkships are crucial for gathering information to make an informed specialty choice.

Obtaining clinical experience in the United States
Many international medical graduates struggle with obtaining clinical experience in the United States. Here's help to find these valuable experiences.

Strategies for getting clinical experience early in medical school
How can I get some exposure to the specialties I’m interested in before starting clerkships?

What to do during summer vacation
What kind of experiences should I seek and how can I explore specialties during my summer break after first year?

Is a career-related experience between first and second year necessary to match?
Is research, international, or service experience between first and second year necessary to match successfully?

Overview: Away electives
Audition electives are an opportunity to showcase your skills at programs where you’d like to match. Explore the benefits and drawbacks to this popular option.

How important are the mixed comments from my first clerkship evaluation?
My first clerkship evaluation comments were mixed. When program directors review applications, how important are the comments from clerkship evaluations?