How To Use FREIDA To Choose A Medical Specialty

Choosing a medical specialty is a difficult decision. Ever wonder how much a surgery resident makes? Medicine? Pediatrics? Check out the AMA's website on resident programs FREIDA. It offers a wealth of information on different residency programs, such as location, spots, salary, and other pertinent info. For more information on choosing a medical specialty and preparing your residency application, check out Iserson's Getting Into a Residency: A Guide for Medical Students, 7th Edition:

The book does an excellent job of not only describing the various medical specialties, but also walking you through, step-by-step, on how to prepare and apply for residency positions.