Career Advising

A medical student’s journey to their professional career starts on day one of medical school, as does our career advising program. Upon matriculation and subsequent orientation, students will be paired with a coach from the Center for Personal and Professional Development. Additionally, there is an Early Career Advisor that each student will engage with in parallel to their Clinical Skills Course. This advisor meets with his or her group of 4 students at least once a semester focusing on career exploration, introducing students to resources both throughout the school as well as Careers in Medicine sponsored by the AAMC.

As students learn more about medicine and meet more faculty mentors, their CPPD coach as well as their Early Career help each student think through potential career options that align with their values, strengths and personal interests.

Advanced Career Advisors

We have 6 Advanced Career Advisors (ACAs). Four of these faculty are assigned to the houses so that each student has a clear advisor with whom to connect. One of our advanced career advisors is based on the Charlotte campus. Our ACAs come from various specialties and backgrounds, many of them have served as part of the selection committee for residencies or fellowships. These are our experts in the residency application and match process. Any medical student can connect with an ACA to discuss career plans, and these meetings are required as students begin the Individualization Phase of the curriculum. Through the help of an ACA as well as a mentor from the student’s chosen specialty, we are well-poised to guide students through match.