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Advising

At the ASU John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, career planning is not just a final-year activity — it’s a structured four-year journey supported by our academic community. From the moment you step onto campus, you’ll be surrounded by a team of mentors, advisors and peers dedicated to helping you discover your passion and confidently take the next steps toward residency and beyond.

Whether you’re exploring specialties, preparing for residency interviews, or deciding how to combine your passions for medicine and engineering, the school’s career advising program is here to help you succeed. The program combines personalized mentorship, structured programming and access to national resources, ensuring you are fully prepared to make informed, meaningful decisions about your future in medicine.

A four-year road map to your future

Our approach is built around the AAMC Careers in Medicine program, a comprehensive, multiphase career planning system that provides tools and insights to guide your professional development. You’ll gain access to the CiM platform immediately after orientation in your first year and work with faculty and advisors to navigate each stage of the process.

Year 1

Exploring possibilities

Large group presentations and discussions with career advising deans
Informal interactions with residents and faculty to learn about various career paths
Career lunches and opportunities to help launch student-led specialty interest groups
Emphasis on self-reflection and building a foundation for professional identity

Year 2

Building insights

Continued use of CiM to explore specialties and assess your evolving interests
Informal career lunches to connect with faculty and residents in different fields
Ongoing mentorship and guidance from career advising deans

Year 3

Making decisions

Selection of a specialty advisor aligned with your career interests
Required sessions to support specialty choice and fourth-year planning
Continued engagement with career advising deans and the CiM platform
Preparation for elective selection and residency applications begins

Year 4

Preparing for residency success

Workshops on personal statements, CV development and interview skills
Mock residency interviews with faculty and advisors
Individualized support throughout the residency application and Match process
Specialty advisors and career advising deans by your side every step of the way

Your career advising team

Career advising at the school is a team effort, led by the Office of Student Affairs: