The following resources are intended for medical students to help plan and navigate a potential career in internal medicine.
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Preclinical Generally 1st and 2nd year students
- Five keys to succeeding in medical school
- Evidenced-based study strategies for medical school
- Understanding internal medicine
- History of internal medicine
- Structure of internal medicine
- About general internal medicine
- About internal medicine subspecialties
- Three tips for choosing your specialty and preparing for the residency application
- What else internal medicine physicians do
- Internal medicine at your medical school
- About the USMLE Step 1 Exam
- Developing your third year schedule
- Getting ready for your clinical clerkships
- Medical professionalism
- Patient-centered care and good bedside manner
- Getting involved in student leadership
Clinical Generally 3rd and 4th year students
- Getting the most out of your basic medicine clerkship
- Learning the importance of interprofessional practice
- About the end-of-clerkship examination
- Exploring your possible interest in internal medicine
- Thinking ahead to your fourth year
- About the USMLE Step CK 2 exams
- Applying in internal medicine
- Finding accurate information about internal medicine residency training programs
- Preparing your residency application materials
- Preparing for the residency interview
- Virtual Residency Interview Tips and Tricks
- Getting the most out of your acting internship
- Determining the optimal number of program applications
- Creating your residency match list
- A resident's advice on how to cope with match 2021 challenges
- Making the most out of your fourth year
- Preparing your loved ones for residency
- Webinars
Additional Resources
- The Four Questions to Consider When Planning Your Internal Medicine Career
- Navigating living expenses as you sail through medical school
- Internal medicine frequently asked questions
- Family medicine vs. internal medicine
- Sir William Osler and internal medicine
- Medical student well-being resources
- Leadership Opportunities for Medical Students at ACP