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.

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Top Five Reasons to Consider a Career in Healthcare

Published on August 5, 2022

We have all seen it on TV. The too-handsome doctor running into the operating room without scrubbing in, grabbing a scalpel barehanded, yelling “Push Epi!” to the other myriad nurses and techs while the medical students look down in awe …

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Choosing the Right Medical Specialty For You

Published on August 5, 2022

As all physicians know, most of us change our specialty at least 2-3 times during medical school. It’s terrifying and exciting to take the leap and commit. Submit your application into the match and gamble your life like Wheel of …

By HospitalRecruiting

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The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at Grinnell College coordinates activities to prepare students for application to health professional graduate …

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The interview is an important part of the admission process. While it’s your chance to demonstrate your communication and interpersonal …

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Learn more about the wide array of career options that fall under the umbrella of “health professions.”

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Did you know that one of the most powerful test prep strategies is an analysis of each practice exam? This …

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When should you start applying for jobs? Knowing when your target industry is most likely to be hiring will give …

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