College Students

Do you want to help people live healthier lives? Are you interested in finding cures for diseases? Are you curious about how the world around us affects our health? If so, a career in health sciences might be right for you!

College is a great time to learn about different health careers. While Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing are well-known options, there are many other choices, like Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Public Health.

Take some time to explore the links below to learn more about these careers and how to find programs that can help you get started.

Resources

Learn How to Become – Health Care Careers – This website provides detailed information about the steps that are involved for becoming different types of health care professionals, such as a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or public health administrator.

Aspiring Docs – This collection of resources from the Association of American Medical Colleges provides helpful information to help you get started on your path to medicine, addressing important topics such as how to get medically related experience and prepare for the application process; you can also get inspired by personal stories from medical students, residents, and physicians.

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