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.

Network Your Way into Research Opportunities

Emailing researchers in your area of interest can be a great way to find a summer opportunity, land a lab position after graduation, or get ahead in your graduate school applications. This kind of outreach is an often-overlooked path forward …

By Sarah Barks
Sarah Barks Assistant Dean & Director of Analytics & Operations
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Free MCAT Resources from Altius

This November, Altius is donating 5 FREE Full-Length MCAT Practice Exams ($175 value) to every premed at any school led by an NAAHP member advisor. Visit https://get.altiustestprep.com/free5/ to access your free exams. Half- and full-tuition scholarships are also available for students to purchase …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Curious about the MCAT?

Join us on Monday, Oct. 31, at 4pm in JCC 010 for our annual MCAT Updates workshop. We’ll discuss the exam format, scoring, and registration, as well as free resources to help you prep for the exam. All premedical students …

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

What you need to know about visa, privacy, and career success

Building your presence on platforms like LinkedIn is an …

Firsthand Vault Guides

The Vault Guide to Top Internships rates more than 100 internship programs. Based on a survey of approximately 20,000 interns, …

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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