Learn & Explore

Map of the Medical Career Discernment Process 
Depending upon individual differences in the career discernrment process, there are specific things to do to support each step.  Use the map document as a guide to help with identifying resources and activities to support your journey.  

Career Development FAQs
Navigating career development and decisions is complex and leads to many questions.  Check out this document to quickly learn answers to common topics.

Learn - Understand Yourself
Below are specific action items and resources to provide a strong foundation for career exploration during medical school.

• Attend Intro to Careers in Medicine session in the fall of MS-1 year

• Video Overview of the Careers in Medicine (CiM) program. Requires AMCAS credentials to login.

• Slides of 2021 UMN presentation

•  MS1 - Summer plans session in January

• Attend summer info session 

• Complete CiM Assessments

• Explore related articles and resources on CiM assesments, forming effective advising relationships with mentors, and more.

Explore - Discover information and resources to inform your decison making process

• Access articles, recordings, and other resources
• Review Specialty Pages
• Check out and join Student Interest Groups 
• Participate in in specialty related events and opportunities