Careers in Medicine Workshop
Course Code: PBSV.802
Cost: $200
Dates: TBD
Meet Your Future Colleagues
Strengthen your awareness of obstacles and solutions as you plan your healthcare career in this two-part, hybrid workshop taught by doctors, residents, and healthcare professionals.
We'll spend two Saturday mornings navigating the journey to medical school through interprofessional, small-group discussions, gaining insights from physicians and medical students. You'll leave the workshop with actionable steps that bring you closer to your goals.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand primary care specialties, necessary academic preparation, and skills requirements for primary care practitioners.
- Demonstrate an understanding of medical school admissions and residency selection processes.
- Create a career plan for a chosen medical profession.
- Interpret actionable guidance and advice from active and retired medical professionals and medical students.
Topics
- Medical school expectations and admissions requirements
- Financing your medical training
- Medical career arcs: residency, fellowship, practice
- Osteopathic vs. allopathic medical education
- Primary care and medical specialties