Medical Student Career Path

Breadcrumb HomeAbout ACPAbout Internal MedicineCareer PathsMedical Student Career Path If you are unable to login, please try clearing your cookies. We apologize for the inconvenience. 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. Preclinical Resources 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. Clinical Resources 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. Take the Quiz Member login is required. Not an ACP member? Join here Medical Student Quick Links About Internal MedicineI.M. Residency Application HubFinancial Well-being ProgramMentoring Resource LibraryWell-being Resources