There are 2 options:- Check this funny algorithm in BMJ. Just do not take it too seriously. Read more in Physician, know thyself, written by a resident at Yale School of Medicine.
- Take the formal aptitude test by the University of Virginia (15 minutes/130 questions): Medical Specialty Aptitude Test (MSAT)
Further reading:
Financial Advice for Residents and Fellows
What is like to be a FP, IM, EM, ObGyn (put your desired specialty here) doctor?
Read more about different fellowships at InternalMedicineDoctor.blogspot.com: an ER doctor lists the pros and cons of each specialty.
Hunting Season. Dr. Wes, 08/2007.
Related:
How the Match Works(’Cause everyone’s been asking, “So did you get a job?”). Over My Med Body, 02/2008.
Image source: sxc.hu
Updated: 02/02/2008