Year 2 Medical Students
Medical students at UNR Med have many diverse specialty interests. Some students have a specialty in mind in Year 1, others will not decide until later in their medical education. The Career Advising team, clinical faculty and advisors will help each student pursue his or her career goals.
Competitive Specialties
- Continued strong academic performance to build foundational knowledge in preparation for Step exams
- Continued contact with your clinical mentor and Career Advising
- Continue extracurricular activities
| Career Advising Activities | Required | Approximate time of activity |
| Explore Careers in Medicine | Required | Year 1 and 2 |
| Learning & Wellness Meetings | Required | |
| Competitive Specialties Workshop | Required | November |
| CV Review Meeting | Required | Year 2 |
| Summer Opportunities Fair | Required | October |
| Year 1-2 Specialty Interest Advising Workshops | Required | Fall-Winter |
| Careers in Medicine Collaboration with Student Interest Groups | Required | Varies |
| Career Advising Meetings with Clinical Advisor | Recommended | Varies |
| Career Advising Meetings with the Office of Career Advising | Recommended | Varies |