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Some people have decided early on in their lives that they want follow a certain specialty. Others make that decision during university, or even beyond. Irrespective of when you make that ultimate decision, you have a multitude of specialties from which to choose.

Sometimes it is really difficult to find that niche that suits you, but it is important you make the right decision. It is crucial to experience, or be aware of the vast selection of specialty training before you decide.

In the earlier years of medical school, you have exposure to the main fields in medicine — pediatrics and general surgery being two examples. The more specialized areas of medicine usually come later on in your training, for example, during elective time. Such areas include specialties to the likes of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and medical genetics.

In some countries, certainly in the United States and Canada, there is more pressure these days to make an important decision about a specialty earlier on, before you have had an opportunity to finish medical school or before you have any experience in practicing general medicine. While most individuals make the decision to specialize during medical school, there are always ways you can further specialize later on in your career. Keep your eyes and ears open from an early stage, even before entering medical school, in order to be aware of as many of the different areas of medicine as possible. Exposure is key to ultimately being in a good position to make a decision.