Clinical Career Exploration (M3 and M4)

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Finding your specialty and your path to residency can be exciting and challenging. The Office of Student Affairs is here to help you navigate this journey through one to one meetings, group sessions and connecting you to resources. Our goal is to maximize your potential as you search for the residency program that is the right fit for you.

MEDICAL STUDENT EXPERIENCE

MS3

  • Immersion in Core Clinical Rotations & Career Exploration
  • Consider Clinical Audition Rotations

MS4

  • Residency Application & Interviews
  • Residency Match
  • Explore Sub-Specialty Rotations
MS3 to MS4 progression

MS3

  • 4th Year Planning Meeting
  • Roadmap to Residency Sessions
  • Specialty Nights

MS4

  • Residency Strategy & Dean's Meeting
  • Roadmap to Residency Sessions

CAREER ADVISORY SUPPORT

 

Resources for Residency:

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Choosing a Specialty

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Guide to Selecting Third-Year Electives

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Guides to the Fourth Year

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Assessing Programs & Competitiveness 

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Early Match Programs

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Applying to Residency

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Couples Match

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Residency Application Cycle Updates 2024-2025