Learn About Medical Career Paths

Medicine provides many options for practice, from the traditional private practice to large teaching hospital settings. While many choose medicine as a profession because they want to care for patients, it’s not the only work physicians can do.

One of the most important decisions you will make along your journey to medicine is choosing your specialty. The AAMC interviewed physicians in different specialties to help you understand their day-to-day work, experiences, and more. Be inspired, learn about their day-to-day work, and follow them on social media to learn more! 

You may not have known there are dual-degree programs offered by medical schools for students interested in pursuing an additional master’s degree. Learn about the difference between each of these dual-degree programs and why you might consider pursuing one.

Biomedical scientists can use their knowledge of biomedical research in a wide variety of ways.

Hear from a student enrolled in a BS-MD program about how he decided on the program and what his application process entailed.

A medical student answers questions about why she chose a BS-MD program, and how her classes differ from those in an undergraduate program.

Learn about Early Assurance programs, the benefits of the program, how to apply, and view the list of medical schools currently offering this program.

Earn two degrees in four to five years to improve the health of the individuals and communities you serve.

Information about MD-PhD programs and possible careers in the social sciences and humanities.