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Career Advising

Students must complete a career advising appointment at least twice a year with a career advisor. Each student has an assigned Career Advisor. Your career advisor offers general advising about career exploration, helps you clarify your goals and priorities, offers shadowing opportunities, and reviews the AAMC career advising resources. Appointments are scheduled and completed through Handshake.

Career Advisors

Lori Berry

Lori Berry

Lori Berry


Lori Berry


Paul Berry

Paul Berry

Paul Berry


Paul Berry


Kent Carter

Kent Carter

Kent Carter


Kent Carter


James Fahey

James Fahey

James Fahey


James Fahey


Xiaoqian Fang

Xiaoqian Fang

Xiaoqian Fang


Xiaoqian Fang


Nawaz Hack

Nawaz Hack

Nawaz Hack


Nawaz Hack


Timothy Loy

Timothy Loy

Timothy Loy


Timothy Loy


Eron Manusov

Eron Manusov

Eron Manusov


Eron Manusov


Heidi Pareja Fernandez

Heidi Pareja Fernandez

Heidi Pareja Fernandez


Heidi Pareja Fernandez


Tara Phillip Vierra

Tara Phillip Vierra

Tara Phillip Vierra


Tara Phillip Vierra


Ney Alliey Rodriguez

Ney Alliey Rodriguez

Ney Alliey Rodriguez


Ney Alliey Rodriguez


Sarah Rodriguez

Sarah Rodriguez

Sarah Rodriguez


Sarah Rodriguez


Keila Rodriguez

Keila Rodriguez

Keila Rodriguez


Keila Rodriguez


Jennifer Walt

Jennifer Walt

Jennifer Walt


Jennifer Walt


Brianna Woodliff

Brianna Woodliff

Brianna Woodliff


Brianna Woodliff



Schedule an Appointment

Meeting with a secondary advisor is encouraged if the specialty is not represented at the School of Medicine.

Specialty Advisors

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find a Career Advisor?

Great news! You can find a Career Advisor on Handshake. Login today and schedule an appointment with any of our available Career Advisors. Our appointments are organized by specialty interest (e.g. Career Advising for Dermatology).

What if I am undecided on which specialty I am interested in?

We understand you may still be exploring the various specialties medicine has to offer. We offer Career Advising for Undecided students, which offers general career advising to assist you through the process.

What do I discuss with a Career Advisor?

Every students' medical journey is different, but we have recommendations for each year.

MS1's: Your adjustment to medical school, summer plans, your career assessment results, etc.

MS2's: Curricular concerns, specialty choice, etc.

MS3's: Exploring residency, decision-making strategy, preparing for residency application, etc.

MS4's: Selecting programs, residency application, interviewing, the Match, etc.

Visit the Careers in Medicine website for more tips!

What is the difference between an Academic Advisor and a Career Advisor?

Academic advisors focus on providing medical students with professional guidance and educational resources to enhance their academic and professional experience. Academic services include tutoring services, test preparation, review sessions, etc.

Career advisors offer advising about career exploration, help you clarify your goals and priorities, offer shadowing opportunities, and review the AAMC career advising resources. Often times students will seek a career advisor from the specialty they are interested in applying for.

  • Careers in Medicine
  • Path to Success
  • Career Advising Open list of links in this section 1-2
    • Specialty Advisors
  • Resources Open list of links in this section 1-4
    • Handshake
    • Length of Training
    • Medical Student Interest Groups
    • Professional Organizations
    • Residency Prep
    • Specialty Shadowing Experience Open list of links in this section 1-10
      • Form Confirmation
    • Student Advisory Committee Open list of links in this section 1-12
      • Form Confirmation
    • Summer Opportunities
    • Tool Kit
  • Curriculum Vitae

Contact Us

Careers in Medicine
EMEBL 1.118 (Edinburg)
Email: cim@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1280
(956) 296-1461

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Edinburg, TX 78501
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Harlingen, TX 78550
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Brownsville, TX 78520
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