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.

Physician Assistant vs. Nurse Practitioner: Explaining the Difference to Patients

You are an accountant, and you have no experience in medicine. You visit your primary care office for a routine checkup on a Wednesday afternoon to see how your blood pressure is coming along after starting a new medication.

“You …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Experiences in Public Health for Students and Grads

Are you pursuing a career in public health or looking to explore the field? Check out these opportunities to gain valuable experience!

Health Career Connection (HCC) provides paid summer internships offering exposure, experience, mentoring and networking in public health and …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Health Pros Trek to Saint Louis for Medical Education Conference

Last month, fifteen Grinnellians participated in the annual Health Professions Career Community Trek. Their travels took them to the St. Louis University School of Medicine to attend the 2023 Regional Medical Education Conference (RMEC). The meeting for midwestern medical professionals …

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

One conversation can change a student’s perspective.

Grinnell students are eager to learn from alumni about careers, industries, and life …

Alumni Connections

  • Washington, DC
  • Attorney Internal Revenue Service
Meet Zev
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Psychiatrist & Internal Medicine Doctor The People Concern
Meet Ian
  • IA, Iowa City
  • Dental Student University of Iowa
Meet Jake

Firsthand Vault Guides

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

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

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

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

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

Contact Us

Phone
(641) 269-4940
Address

John Chrystal Center
1103 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112

Hours

Monday 8:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am–5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm
Friday 8:00am–5:00pm
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