How To Choose The Right Medical Specialty | Med Student Shares Decision-Making Formula

Choosing the right medical specialty can feel overwhelming — especially when every rotation seems to change your mind. In this video, I share my honest decision-making formula for how to choose the right medical specialty as a med student.

We’ll break down key factors like lifestyle, personality fit, patient population, and how your clinical rotations can reveal where you truly belong. Whether you’re drawn to surgery, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or psychiatry — this guide will help you think strategically and choose a specialty that aligns with your goals and values.

If you’re a pre-med or current medical student feeling lost, this video will give you clarity and confidence in your path forward.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Ok, so you made it to medical school
02:30 Surgical Specialties
02:49 OB-GYN
03:02 Surgery
03:18 Medical Specialties
03:36 Psychiatry
03:52 Neurology
04:21 Pediatrics
04:33 Internal Medicine (1/2)
05:01 Family Medicine
05:16 Emergency Medicine
05:53 Internal Medicine (2/2)
06:17 Other Considerations
07:44 My Algorithm/Experiences
08:25 Surgery vs. Medicine
08:38 OB-GYN
09:20 Surgery
10:55 Medical Specialties
11:21 Jack-of-all-Trades
11:34 Adults vs. Kids
11:59 Family Med vs. *Emergency
12:32 My Specialty of Choice

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How To Choose The Right Medical Specialty | Med Student Shares Decision-Making Formula