AAMC Careers in Medicine - Log in to access self-assessment, specialty information, and other resources for students
What is Careers In Medicine?
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A career planning program that helps you manage your career, explore your options, choose a specialty, select and apply to residency, and make decision. It is a 4-step process which will guide you through the elements of career planning. It provides you with tools for self-assessment, specialty exploration, decision-making information, and residency/match information.
How can CIM help me with specialty selection and what other resources does CIM offer?
Specialty selection is a process: a process of knowing yourself and knowing about specialties. CIM offers information on 112 specialties and subspecialties. In addition to specialty information, CIM offers assessment tools to asses your skills, your interests, your values, your personality, and your preferred practice environment. There is a new assessment tool called the Specialty Indecision Scale, which will provide you with information about why you might be having trouble selecting a specialty. In addition to the assessment tools, there are also planning tools for applying and matching into a residency, as well as a timeline for what a student should be doing about career planning in each semester of medical school. CIM also covers budgeting and financial planning, writing CVs and personal statements, and tips about taking the USMLE, licensure, relocating, and planning for the future.
How do I get a token?
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To access CIM, you need a token, which is a one-time access code. You must get this token from your CIM liaison (Terri Blevins).
What if I forgot my password/username?
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Click on 'forgot your password?/forgot your username?'
Who can see my profile information?
Your profile is kept confidential and is not accessible for school officials or the liaison
Can I take the assessments more than once?
Yes, because CIM is a circular program. As you complete different aspects of the program and are exposed to different educational experiences, we encourage you to reassess yourself using any and all of the tools available in the program.
What specialty information is on Careers in Medicine?
There is a wide range of information about all the specialties, including the nature of the work, personal characteristics of the physician in that specialty, residency information for each specialty, match data, workforce information, compensation information, and it provides links to professional organizations and other resources for the specialties.
