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4 Year Career Advising Curriculum - Contact CIM@utrgv.edu for more info
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Four-Year Career Advising Program

The UTRGV Careers in Medicine (CiM) program is embedded across all four years of medical education, ensuring students receive continuous career guidance and development tailored to each stage of their journey.

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At UTRGV School of Medicine, we integrate the AAMC Careers in Medicine (CiM) program into our comprehensive career advising structure to support students in exploring specialties, selecting residency programs, and shaping their career paths. Through CiM’s robust self-assessment tools, specialty exploration resources, and decision-making guides, our students gain valuable insights to align their strengths and interests with their professional goals. Our dedicated career advisors utilize CiM resources to provide personalized guidance, helping students navigate the complexities of career planning with confidence.

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Career Advising Workshops

To further support students in their career development, the Careers in Medicine Blackboard page offers a variety of Career Advising Workshops. These workshops correspond to the AAMC CiM program and provide targeted guidance on key topics.

Students can easily access these resources at any time and ensure they are well-prepared for the next steps in their medical journey.

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Career Advising Appointments for Medical Students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students are assigned a career advisor at the start of medical school. If you are unsure who your assigned advisor is or have any questions, please contact our office at cim@utrgv.edu for assistance.

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Faculty mentors serve as trusted advisors who provide guidance, support, and professional development throughout a student’s medical education. Faculty mentors offer insight into the profession, encourage reflective practice, and assist in making informed decisions about career pathways.

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Edinburg

1214 W. Schunior St.
Edinburg, TX 78541
(956) 296-1600

Harlingen

2102 Treasure Hills Boulevard,
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 296-1600

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One West University Boulevard,
Brownsville, TX 78520
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