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.
Pre-health conferences offer aspiring healthcare professionals valuable opportunities to gain knowledge, be inspired, and grow their networks. Check out these conferences for pre-medical and pre-dental students taking place this spring. Remember, third- and fourth-year students are eligible to apply for …
By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane ShroyerDirector, Health Professions Career Community
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 ShroyerDirector, Health Professions Career Community
The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at Grinnell College coordinates activities to prepare students for application to health professional graduate …