Guide to choosing specialty, the process etc?

[cgy_guy23]

I have read about a book - Freeman's Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty which is good however it is obviously aimed at American students. Although a bunch of the information is transferable to Canadians, does anyone know of a similar 'Guide book' that explains the Canadian medical process and is from a Canadian perspective?

 

It would be much appreciated if you have any suggestions for useful resources. I have already looked at the CaRMS website and understand the general concepts behind it, but a thorough explanation from someone who has gone through it would be more useful (i.e. a book, or even your own personal advice etc. if you have the time/are willing to provide it).

 

Thanks.

[obamasutra]

How not to fail:

 

1. Start looking at specialties early.

 

2. Aim for high competitiveness specialties.

 

3. Network. This is the most important.

 

4. Be forward.

[bnface]

5. Search premed101 for previous extensive threads on this topic.