{"id":6504,"date":"2025-02-18T11:44:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T16:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/student-success\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/choosing-a-career\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T11:14:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T15:14:14","slug":"choosing-a-career","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-development\/choosing-a-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Career Planning Framework<\/h2>\n<p>UNC School of Medicine\u2019s Career Development at Carolina (CDAC) Program parallels the structure of the <a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/\">AAMC\u2019s Careers in Medicine (CiM) program<\/a>, and is designed to expose students to medical specialties, guide career decision-making, and support residency placements.<\/p>\n<p>The CiM four-phase career planning model is to be used as a framework for guiding physicians-in-training through the career exploration process to identify their fit and ultimately land in their next phase of training and, eventually, practice.<\/p>\n<p>In following this model, CiM provides tools and information that help physicians-in-training consider their personal attributes and preferences alongside their career options to make effective decisions about their specialty and residency. 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School of Medicine Career Planning Process<\/h2>\n<div role=\"tablist\" class=\"panel-group yourcustomclass oscitas-bootstrap-container\" id=\"unc-accordion-0\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-0\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-0\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-0\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-0\">\n                <strong>Phase 1: Understand Yourself<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul>\n<li>Goal: Explore and evaluate your passions, principles, and skills.<\/li>\n<li>Key Actions in this stage of career planning:\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction to the UNC School of Medicine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-development\">Career Development at Carolina Program<\/a> (CDAC), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/\">Career Goal Advising Program<\/a> and the AAMC\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/about-cim\/four-phase-career-planning-process\">Careers in Medicine (CiM) four-phase career planning process<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Attendance at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/advisorycolleges\/program-overview\/advisory-colleges-lunch-sessions\/\">Advisory College Lunches<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Meet with your college <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/advisorycolleges\/the-colleges\/advisors\/\">Advisor<\/a> at least once each semester<\/li>\n<li>Completion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/cim\/understand-yourself\/personal-attributes\">AAMC CiM self-assessments<\/a> \u2013 focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/understand-yourself\/about-interests-and-medical-specialty-preference-inventory-mspi\">Medical Specialty Preference Inventory (MSPI)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/understand-yourself\/about-values-and-physician-values-practice-scale-pvips\">Physician Values in Practice Scale (PVIPS)<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/understand-yourself\/about-skills-and-physician-skills-inventory-psi\">Physician Skills Inventory (PSI)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Exploration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/wms\">Student Engagement<\/a> Opportunities, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/curriculum\/pathways\/\">Curricular Pathway Programs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/ome\/studentaffairs\/academic-assistance-and-advising\/career-goal-advisors\/surgery\/\">Academic Assistance &amp; Advising<\/a> Resources<\/li>\n<li>Become acquainted with the Career Counseling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/#specialty-guides\">Specialty Guides<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Register for Career Opportunity Services Sessions (COSS) \u2013 the latest recording is also available under each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/\">specialty\u2019s page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Outcome: Plan your next steps for diving deeper into career areas that fit your values and passions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-1\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-1\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-1\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-1\">\n                <strong>Phase 2: Explore Options<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul>\n<li>Goal: Explore specialty options and practice settings<\/li>\n<li>Key Actions in this stage of career planning:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/explore-options\/research-your-options\">Research<\/a> CiM resources which offers a starting point for learning about <a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/explore-options\/specialty-profiles\">medical specialties<\/a>by providing information and data on residency program requirements, competitiveness, workforce, compensation, and links to more information for each specialty.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/explore-options\/compare-specialties\">Narrow your specialty options<\/a>, conduct in-depth research, and gain experience through rotations and electives in the specialties you\u2019re considering.<\/li>\n<li>Continue to meet with your college Advisor and connect with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/\">Career Goal Advisor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Utilize the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/#specialty-guides\">specialty guides<\/a> for FAQs, Course Recommendations, Competitive Applicant descriptions, and CGA contact information<\/li>\n<li>Commit to your career journey by taking part in the Application Phase Career Development Series and Career Day. Review the Career Day breakout sessions recordings for interested <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/#specialty-guides\">specialties<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Review UNC SOM and NRMP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-development\/specialty-data-and-reports\/\">specialty data resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/omsr\">Office of Medical Student Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/explore-options\/talk-others\">Network and Conduct Informational Interviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Explore Shadowing Opportunities : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/policies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/883\/2022\/04\/FINAL-Shadowing-Policy-on-letterhead.pdf\">https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/policies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/883\/2022\/04\/FINAL-Shadowing-Policy-on-letterhead.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Outcome: Begin clinical training with greater clarity on specialties and career direction, and connections to support your journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-2\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-2\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-2\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-2\">\n                <strong>Phase 3: Choose Your Specialty<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul>\n<li>Goal: Refine your specialty options<\/li>\n<li>Key Actions in this stage of career planning:\n<ul>\n<li>Utilize resources available through the Application Phase Career Development Series and Career Day. Review the Career Day breakout sessions recordings for interested <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/\">specialties<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Attend workshops for 4<sup>th<\/sup> year planning, Indy Phase Scheduling, Electives Counseling, and VSLO<\/li>\n<li>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/explore-options\/specialty-profiles\">Specialty Profiles<\/a> for recommendations on course recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Continue to meet with college advisor and your chosen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-goal-advising\/\">Career Goal Advisor<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Retake the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/cim\/understand-yourself\/personal-attributes\">AAMC CiM self-assessments<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use clerkships to make specialty decisions<\/li>\n<li>Build a timeline for residency application process<\/li>\n<li>Create at least one profile in the CiM <a href=\"https:\/\/careersinmedicine.aamc.org\/prepare-residency\/residency-preference-exercise\">Residency Preference Exercise (RPE)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Outcome: Optimize your use of mentoring and resources to feel confident in your specialty path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n    <div id=\"panel-heading-details-0-3\" class=\"panel-heading oscitas-bootstrap-container\" role=\"tab\">\n\n        <h3 class=\"panel-title oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n            <button class=\"accordion-toggle oscitas-bootstrap-container collapsed\" \n                id = \"button-details-0-3\"\n                data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-parent=\"#unc-accordion-0\"    \n                aria-controls=\"#details-0-3\"  \n                aria-expanded=\"false\" \n                href=\"#details-0-3\">\n                <strong>Phase 4: Prepare for Residency<\/strong>            <\/button>\n\n        <\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div id=\"details-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"panel-body oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<ul>\n<li>Goal: Successfully navigate the residency application process and Match<\/li>\n<li>Key Actions in this stage of career planning:\n<ul>\n<li>Stay connected with your college and career advisors to make the most of their expertise in specialty planning<\/li>\n<li>Participate in the SOM <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-development\/services-and-special-events\/\">Mock Interviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Finalize your noteworthy characteristics for the MSPE letter, personal statement, and CV<\/li>\n<li>Utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-development\/specialty-data-and-reports\/\">Specialty Data and Reports<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/md\/student-affairs\/for-current-students\/advising\/career-development\/quick-links\/\">Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Track interviews<\/li>\n<li>Submit residency applications<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrmp.org\/residency-applicants\/rank-your-programs-main\/\">Rank Order List<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n        \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Career Planning Framework UNC School of Medicine\u2019s Career Development at Carolina (CDAC) Program parallels the structure of the AAMC\u2019s Careers in Medicine (CiM) program, and is designed to expose students to medical specialties, guide career decision-making, and support residency placements. 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