Year 2 Medical Students
Medical students at the School of Medicine have many diverse specialty interests. Some students have a specialty in mind in Year 1, others will not decide until later in their medical education. The Office of Student Affairs, clinical faculty and mentors will help each student pursue his or her career goals.
Competitive Specialties
- Continued strong academic performance to build foundational knowledge in preparation for Step 2
- Continued contact with your clinical mentor and Student Affairs
- Continue extracurricular activities
| Career Advising Activities | Required | Approximate time of activity |
| Careers in Medicine | Required | May |
| Learning & Wellness Resource Center 1 on Meetings | Required | |
| Competitive Specialties Workshop | Recommended | December |
| CV Workshop and Review | Required | April |
| Clerkships & Selectives Planning Workshop | Required | January |
| Post-Step 1 Advising Meetings | Required | Varies |
| Year 1-2 Specialty Interest Advising Workshops | Required | January-February |
| Careers in Medicine Collaboration with Student Interest Groups | Required | Varies |
| Career Advising 1 on 1 Meetings with Clinical Advisor | Required |