There's an interesting article in the NYT regarding doctors' seeking salaried jobs over private practice ones. It covers differences in attitudes between established doctors and those newly in the field.
On another note, I just spoke with a first-year medical student who had the foresight to seek help now regarding how her next few years of medical school can be optimized to improved a future residency application. We discussed this year's summer opportunities, the USMLE, her research and leadership opportunities, amongst other topics.
Contact me early for admissions assistance for a long-term plan.