Career planning for pediatric residents

After having made decisions about college, medical school, and specialty training, some residents may delay consideration of their future career in pediatrics. Others, having decided what path they will pursue, are not clear as to what steps need to be taken to ensure that they approach their choice armed with the most appropriate and accurate information. Residents seek career choice information from various sources. For many, the resources may not be able to provide as complete information in all facets of career decision-making. An Internet accessible site for career planning for pediatric residents has been developed (). The advantages, beyond ease of access by all residents, are many, particularly the power of links to other Internet resources. In addition, a website provides the ability to rapidly update and add information, which is not feasible in printed form. career planning, pediatric residents, jobs, private practice, pediatric specialties.