Medical Student Career Path
Explore non-clinical information and resources tailored for each year of your medical student training.
Preclinical (Generally 1st and 2nd Years)
MSY1: Start Med School Strong
Succeed in your first year; learn how to manage your time, implement evidence-based study strategies, and gain student leadership experience.
MSY2: Prepare for Step 1 and Develop Clinical Soft Skills
Prepare for the USMLE Step 1 exam, develop your medical professionalism and bedside manner, and get ready for clinical clerkships.
Clinical (Generally 3rd and 4th Years)
MSY3: Explore Your Career Interests During Clinical Clerkships
Prepare for the USMLE Step 2 exams, reap the benefits of your clinical clerkships, and explore your career interests.
MSY4: Survive the Match Process
Understand the Match, consider an acting internship, and prepare your loved ones for residency.
I.M. Career Path Quiz
Answer five questions about your professional strengths, interests, and preferences to discover which internal medicine career is right for you.
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