Choosing the Right Clinical Field for Your Elective

One of the first decisions on the application form is which clinical field to request. A few things worth weighing:

Where are you in your training? Earlier-year students often benefit from broad exposure, while final-year students preparing for a specific career path may prefer a sub-specialty rotation.

What is available where you are placed? Each university offers a different mix of specialties, so it is worth checking before settling on a preference.

Are you open to something unfamiliar? Some of the most valuable electives are in fields students had not previously considered.