Explore the Health Professions
Use the general "Explore Careers" link below to explore a wide range of health professions and use the individual profession links to dive deeper into understanding the profession and path to reach professional school.
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Explore Careers - start here to learn about different health profession pathways
Audiology (AuD) - doctors who specialize in hearing & balance disorders
Dentist (DDS or DMD)
Nurse (RN, NP, CRNA) - patient advocated responsible for the caring and monitoring of patients, communicating with doctors, and administering medicine. Different levels of responsibility based on training
Occupational Therapist (DrOT) -treat patients who have injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities
Optometrist (OD) - diagnose and treat visual problems and manage diseases, injuries, and other disorders of the eyes.
Pharmacist (PharmD) - dispense and prepare prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.
Physical Therapist (DPT) - help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain
Physician (MD or DO)
Physician Assistant/Associate (PA-C) - diagnose and treat illness and disease, prescribe medication for patients in collaboration with MD or DO
Podiatrist (DPM) - doctor providing medical & surgical care for the lower extremities (foot, ankle, lower leg)
Public Health - professionals who address systemic factors that impact an individual's health
Veterinarian (DVM)
There are an abundance of other health profession careers including but not limited to genetic counseling, speech language pathology, naturopathic medicine, and acupuncture. Please connect with our office and your Pre-Health Advisor to discuss your options!
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