By Emma Strand; 9/22/2010
It’s no secret—students interested in health professions have a lot to think about! Early into their career as Gusties, these students must carefully consider which classes to take. Down the road, they begin preparation for tests like the MCAT, research graduate school admission standards, and start the application process.
To help these students as they prepare for a career, our office has recently updated the Health Professions section of our website. The website has resources for students considering a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, athletic training (major at Gustavus), biomedical sciences, chiropractic, health education (major at Gustavus), health fitness (major at Gustavus), nursing (major at Gustavus), occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, physical education (major at Gustavus), physician assistant, physical therapy, podiatry, public health, and veterinary medicine.
Go to http://gustavus.edu/careercenter/health/. From here, click on the area you are interested in. For each area, you will find:
– Pre-requisite requirements (Broken down by year and semester)
– Quick Links (Helpful websites)
Students interested in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy can also view:
– Entrance Exam information (MCAT, DAT, and PCAT)
– Information on the graduate school application process
– Gusties Attending Medical School, Dental School, and Pharmacy School
We have also recently partnered with the University of Minnesota to offer three online short courses. Courses offered include “Planning for Medical School”, “Personal Statements for a Health Profession”, and “Interviewing Skills for a Health Profession”. These courses are free and available to any Gustavus student! Find them on the Health Professions homepage at http://gustavus.edu/careercenter/health/. They are located at the top of the screen. Towards the bottom of the screen, you’ll find two PowerPoint presentations on general pre-health questions and preparation for a health career at Gustavus.
We hope our new Health Professions website will make the process easier for Gusties. Check it out and see if it can answer any of your questions! We’d also love your feedback—as YOU are the ones who will be using it!
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