Health Career Links

Explore Health Careers

• ExploreHealthCareers.Org

“…designed to help people like you start down the road toward a career in health.”

Medical Mentoring

• Mentoring in Medicine

“…Inspiring and equipping disadvantaged and low-income students to become health care professionals…”

Alopathic Medicine

• Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

“The AAMC leads innovation along the continuum of medical education, from medical school and residency training to continuing medical education…”

Osteopathic Medicine

• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)

“…Supporting our member institutions as they educate the future physician workforce”

Dentistry

• American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

“Inspir[ing] students with blog posts by current students, dentists, admissions officers and other key mentors about their personal experiences in dentistry and dental hygiene.…”

• How to Become a Dentist: Step-by-Step Guide

A comprehensive resource provided by Byte

• General Dentistry: Common Treatments & Procedures

by Alyssa Hill, published by NewMouth

U.S. News & World Report

• Find the Best Medical Schools

U.S. News & World Report Yearly Ranking of Top Medical Schools

Optometry

• Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)

“The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) is
the academic leadership organization committed to advancing optometric education and research to enhance the health and well-being of the public.”

Veterinary Medicine

• American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA)

“The American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association is a national organization of pre-veterinary students…[whose] goal is to promote and stimulate interest in the field of veterinary medicine…”

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

“The mission of the Association is to lead the profession by advocating for our members, and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.”

• American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)

“Embark on an exciting career path where you can put your knowledge and compassion into practice.”

Physician Assistant (Physician Associate)

• American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)

“AAPA advocates and educates on behalf of the profession and the patients PAs serve. We work to ensure the professional growth, personal excellence and recognition of PAs. We also enhance their ability to improve the quality, accessibility and cost-effectiveness of patient-centered healthcare.”

Physical Therapy

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

“Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience.”

Pharmacy

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

“AACP affirms its commitment to foster an inclusive community and leverage diversity of thought, background, perspective, and experience to advance pharmacy education and improve health.”

Podiatry

• American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM)

“The Association serves as a national forum for the exchange of ideas, issues formation and concerns relating to podiatric medical education.”