While some students enter medical school knowing exactly which specialty they plan to pursue, many students (perhaps as many as 70 percent) will change their mind based on new information and experiences. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recommends a four-phase approach to career selection. You can read more about the theory behind the four-phase approach here.
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