The school is so dedicated to the career development of its students they have developed a comprehensive medical student career development program. This program is formalized and integrated into all four years of the curriculum. Lead advisors and the career development team offer career coaching and support, professional development opportunities, connections with career mentors, and guidance for exploring specialty options.
A career development plan is vital to your success as a medical student. The interviewers want to know your plan and how attending Indiana University School of Medicine will help you reach your goals. If they are going to invest in you, they need to know that you have a plan for investing in yourself. Here are some career development ideas you might write in your plan:
- Your short-term goals (finish medical school and residency)
- Your long-term goals (apply for a fellowship, specialty options)
- Developing skills
- Continuing education
- Research or other work projects
