Post by Bertina Hooks

Helping Future Physicians Build Careers with Intention, Strategy, and Purpose Choosing a specialty isn't just about board scores. It's about alignment. Do you enjoy procedures? Do you prefer long-term patient relationships? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Do you value flexibility, leadership, research, entrepreneurship, or work-life integration? These are the conversations I wish more students had earlier in their journey. The same questions physicians ask themselves during career pivots should be asked before choosing a specialty. Through the Phoenix Medical Scholars Program, I help students explore: • Career alignment • Specialty selection • Values assessment • Personality insights • Learning strategies • Long-term career planning Medicine is a career. It is not your entire identity. Choose a path that aligns with the life you want to build. #MedicalStudent #ResidencyMatch #CareerDevelopment #PhysicianMentorship #PremedMentor #PhoenixMedicalScholars