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.
Miranda Thomas ‘17 joins Externship program as a host after participating as a student in 2015
The Externship Program helped Miranda Thomas ‘17 confirm her interest in veterinary medicine as a second-year student at Grinnell College. Now a veterinarian herself, …
From the introductory level to advanced seminars, Grinnell science students receive plenty of hands-on laboratory experience. Faculty intentionally design course-embedded research projects to build on existing knowledge and to help students become comfortable with important techniques.
But when Gracie Song …
By Dani Perkins
Dani PerkinsDirector, Exploratory Career Community
The American Physician Scientists Association (APSA) has extended the application deadline for its undergraduate mentorship program. Applications are now due October 25, 2023. The program supports a diverse array of trainees along their path to becoming a physician-scientist. We engage …
By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane ShroyerDirector, Health Professions Career Community
The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at Grinnell College coordinates activities to prepare students for application to health professional graduate …