Career Services Offered
Personalized Advising Sessions – The Director of Advising provides individual counseling to assess interests, skills, and values to guide specialty choice, develop a strong curriculum vitae (CV), and prepare a competitive residency application. The director also helps with sequencing of clerkship rotations, selection of electives, and externships.
Specialty Exploration Resources – Students have early access to a structured, longitudinal online guide, Careers in Medicine, that includes tools and assessments to identify medical specialties that align with student interests and abilities. Students also have access to specialty advisors, faculty, and community physicians who are trained to provide advice on career choices.
Career Workshops and Seminars – The director of advising facilitates specialty-specific seminars and guest speakers, networking events with alumni and medical professionals, and workshops on the residency application process.
Professional Development – Student affairs organizes interview preparation workshops and mock interviews, assists with ERAS and NRMP processes, and reviews application materials.
Additional Resources
Contact Information
For additional information, contact the Director of Advising. Email: careeradvising@alwmed.org