You made it to medical school! How exciting! However, you will soon be in a position to realize that “being a doctor” contains a lot more options that you may have initially considered. While the options may soon seem overwhelming, be confident that there are a few paths that will suit you much better than many others.

The first step to determining the paths that are best for you is to set the measuring standard by which you will evaluate all your options. This means knowing who you are, what you’re good at, what you’re not, and what you expect out of your life and career.

Next: Self-Assessment Tools