The schedule for Phase I covers your time as an MS1 at Penn State College of Medicine.
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Summer
July Expand answer
- Introduction to AAMCs and PSCOM’s Careers in Medicine Programs
- Complete Personality Type Inventory on AAMCs CiM Website
- Student Panel to discuss career resources
August Expand answer
- Attend Student Activity Fair
- Join Student Organizations/Student Interest Groups
- Apply for Class Leadership Positions
- Pathway Evaluation Program
September Expand answer
- Research shadowing opportunities with physicians in fields of interest (at least two) using the Early Career Exploration Program (ECEP)
- Research program opportunities such as 3+ Accelerated Programs, Global Health Scholars Program, Dual Degree Programs
- Meet with your advisor per FPCC schedule
Fall
October Expand answer
- Look into research opportunities for the Medical Student Research Project
- Create a medical CV
November Expand answer
- Start emailing physicians about MSR research interests
- Attend Fall Career Fair
- Attend specialty lunch lectures sponsored by the Student External Medical Society (SEMS)
December Expand answer
- Meet with your advisor per FPCC schedule
Winter
February Expand answer
- Apply for Leadership Positions in Student Organizations/Student Interest Groups
- Consider taking advantage of individual career counseling sessions offered throughout the year (society heads, Student Affairs)
- Continue to consider shadowing opportunities with physicians in field of interest (at least two) using the Early Career Exploration Program.
March Expand answer
- Finalize plans for MSR Project
- Meet with your advisor per FPCC schedule
Spring
April Expand answer
- Attend Spring Career Fair
June Expand answer
- Global Health Program
- MSR
- Meet with your advisor per FPCC schedule