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.

Coming Full Circle, Alum Returns to Externship Program

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, …

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Taking ‘Learning By Doing’ to a New Level: Summer MAP Series, Gracie Song ’25

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 Perkins Director, Exploratory Career Community
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MD/DO-PhD Mentorship Program

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 Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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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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