Due to a planned campus power outage, the Center for Careers, Life, and Service will be operating in a virtual/remote format on Tuesday, March 19All meetings/appointments will take place virtually.

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. We support both students and young alumni during the application process.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Identity-Based Resources for Pre-Health Students

Find mentors and professional support within the health professions.

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Applying to Health Professions Programs

Resources to help you complete your application.

Interviews

Information and resources to help you prepare for interviews.

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The Role of Humility in Health Care

Humility could be key to the future of health care. In this Academic Minute, Arizona State University’s Barret Michalec examines why. Michalec is an associate professor in Arizona State’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

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$1B Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School

The donation from a former Albert Einstein College of Medicine professor is one of the largest charitable donations to an educational institution in the United States and most likely the largest to a medical school.

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Eye Opener: Opto Mentor Sessions

If you’re considering optometry and looking for shadowing and mentoring, the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry have a new program to support your career goals! The Eye Opener Program is designed to connect students who are curious about …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Resources

Firsthand Vault Guides

Vault Guide to Health Care Management Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Nursing Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Health Care Provider Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Coaching and Sports Training, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fourth Edition

Health care management, also known as health care administration, encompasses a wide range of jobs in a variety of organizations, …

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