Career and Life Planning Workbook for Medical Residents

12 WWW . A D V E N T U R E S I N M E D I C I N E . C O M Your Next Step is a Big One! You have invested years of your life along with substantial financial resources. You’ve reached a goal that many people dream of, but few actually achieve — You’ve become a physician! It’s a tremendous accomplishment, both an ending and a beginning. In the crush of completing your requirements, you likely put your future plans on hold to concentrate on the here and now. It’s now time to shift your focus on the next big step, your career. But how do you get started? The first step of your career-planning journey is to create a roadmap that will set you on the pathway to success. Your roadmap will be your personalized plan guiding your job search process and transition. You’ve prepared yourself to finish your residency, now it’s time to prepare yourself for the career you have chosen with CONFIDENCE and DIRECTION! CHAPTER 1 Job Search Timeline 8 WWW . A D V E N T U R E S I N M E D I C I N E . C O M