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Choosing a Specialty

This section is designed to help you find information about various specialties, factors to consider in choosing a specialty and

a bibliography of books, Web sites and articles
a tool for getting information about different specialties from clinical departments in your medical school
a list of the different types of accredited residency training programs
a list of specialty organizations that can provide more information

You can also view this guide, along with other specialty choice resources on the AAFP student Web site, Virtual FMIG.

Suggested References

How to Start

Tips on How to Choose a Specialty

How to Obtain Specialty Information Within Your Medical School

Types of Residency Programs

Overview of Positions in Residencies

Other Types of Training Programs

National Medical Specialty Societies