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.

Grad Programs to Explore

Respiratory Care

Jacksonville University’s new 2-year Master of Science in Respiratory Care Program is one of only nine respiratory care programs in the United States. In addition, the program recently received provisional accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Our program provides …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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What It’s Like to Do a Post-bacc Program

Two medical students answer questions about what it was like to do a post-bacc program and how it prepared them for medical school.

BY The Association of American Medical Colleges

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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CLS Mini-Trek: Health Pros Attend Heartland Premed Conference

Members of the Health Professions Career Community attended the 2022 Heartland Premedical Conference at Des Moines University (DMU) on Saturday, August 27. Students attended seminars on preparing for and applying to professional school, participated in hands-on demonstrations and tours led …

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

CASPer is a situational judgment test required as part of the admissions process to a variety of health professions graduate …

Firsthand Vault Guides

Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fifth Edition
Vault Guide to Top Internships, 2025 Edition

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

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 …

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Address

John Chrystal Center
1103 Park Street
Grinnell, IA 50112

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