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Timeline of events by class

Glossary:
PIM: Perspectives in Medicine (see your Student Handbook)
PIE: Practical Immersion Experience (see your Student Handbook)
CiM: Careers in Medicine (AAMC on-line career program)

First Year

Topic

Expected Date *

Orientation Sequel

Introduction to decision making process.

September

PIM - Career Day

Sampling Popular residency choices

November

Pre-PIE Discussion

CiM and using PIE to start the decision making process

May

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Work on Self Assessment portion of CiM

 

 

 

 

* specific dates will be filled in when known

Second Year

Topic

Expected Date *

Post PIE Discussion & Presentation

Review of impact on self assessment and PIE on career decision

September

Transitions Block

CiM Residency Choice and how to get the most out of clerkship to help in decision making

February

 

 

 

 

Work on Career Exploration portion of CiM

 

 

 

 

  

Third Year

Topic

Expected Date *

PIM - Career Day 

Sampling of Popular residency choices

November

Career Counselling

Help with Phase III scheduling and arrange Phase III to help make decision and/or optimize application process

 

 

 

 

 

Work on Decision Making portion of CiM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth Year

Topic

Expected Date *

MSPE and ERAS   

Explaining "Dean's Letter" and electronic application process

May-June

Interview Process

The etiquette and process of interviews - the do's and don'ts

September

ROLIC

How to enter the rank order list

January

  Match and Scramble

 

March

 

  Work on Implementation portion of CiM