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Health Professions

Are you passionate about a career path that draws deeply on science and human behavior?
Do you want to do social justice work in the areas of health disparities and illness prevention?
Are you fascinated by the systems of the human body and how they interact with natural and social influences?

Health Professions prepares Grinnellians for careers in medicine, public health, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical and occupational therapy, nursing, and more.

Health Professions Advisory Committee

The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at Grinnell helps students prepare for application to health professional graduate schools. Learn about course recommendations, timelines for applying, requesting committee letters, and more.

Public Health

Explore the field of public health and learn more about graduate programs, including the Master of Public Health Cooperative Degree Program through the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Exploring the Health Professions

Discover the many health professions, research programs, and learn about resources to prepare you to apply, including fee assistance programs to make applying more affordable.

Identity-Based Resources for Pre-Health Students

Find mentors and professional support within the health professions.

Applying to Medical School

Resources to help you complete your application.

Interviews

Information and resources to help you prepare for interviews.

News & Advice

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Seniors: Tell Your Story

Published on May 18, 2023

The Class of 2023 Graduate Survey continues, even if the CLS’s raffle is over. We’ll be collecting graduates’ outcomes data through January 2024, and we sincerely hope you’ll find the time to tell us what you’ve done as a Grinnellian …

By Sarah Barks

First Gen in Med: Tips for Finding a Mentor

Published on May 16, 2023

Alejandra Casillas, MD, MSHS, assistant professor of medicine-in-residence at the University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine and a first-generation medical student, sat down with the AAMC team to share the advice she gives to students who are just …

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2023-24 Associated American Dental School Application Service Opens

Published on May 15, 2023

The 2023-24 ADEA AADSAS® (ADEA Associated American Dental School Application Service) is now open! Dental school applicants can submit their application on May 30.

Important 2023-24 ADEA AADSAS dates:

Helpful resources:

Questions? Applicants can contact the Customer Service Team at aadsasinfo@aadsasweb.org …

By Mary Jane Shroyer

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Learn more about the wide array of career options that fall under the umbrella of “health professions.”

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Grinnell students may seek assistance from the CLS for transportation under the following circumstances.
Professional Development Grants—for third- and …

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When should you start applying for jobs? Knowing when your target industry is most likely to be hiring will give …

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