‘Health’ Category

Interested in Pre-Med?

If you’re interested in pre-med, you are certainly not alone. Many students enter Gustavus hoping to prepare for a career in the medical field. And if you chose Gustavus specifically to prepare you for the challenges of entering medical school and the career beyond, you are definitely in the right place. During the past five […]

Top 5: Stress Reducers

Job and internship searching can be stressful!  Here are the top 5 stress reducers.  Get Moving: Any kind of physical activity relieves stress.  Walking, gardening, house cleaning, biking, and other everyday activities release feel-good endorphins and help you refocus your mind. Focus on the Moment: Even a few five-minute meditation sessions during a hectic day […]

Health Career Explorations

By E. W., 10/04/2012             For those of you who are interested in the medical field after graduation, you probably think you have a clear idea of have sector of medicine you want to practice. While you might feel confident in your decision, take a moment to consider how much […]

Peer Career Advisors

By E. W., 10-2-12 To help kick-off the new school year, the Center for Servant Leadership unveiled a new program meant to help students as they prepare for a life after college. The Peer Career Advisors, a group of students trained to aid in career development, not only provide more convenient evening hours for Gusties, […]

Making the Most of Your Shadowing Experiences

Re-Posted Tuesday, July 17, 2012, Original Posting on ExploreHealthCareers.org on February 16, 2012 How did you decide that you wanted to become a physician…a nurse…a physical therapist? Chances are you learned about these health careers by seeing them portrayed on TV shows, or perhaps inspired by seeing a member of the health care team in […]

Health Professions Fair

Gustavus Health Professions Fair Wednesday, March 14, 11:30 – 2:30   Gustavus Heritage Room Organizations Attending: Clubs @ Gustavus Pre-Dental Club Pre-Medicine Club Pre-Pharmacy Club CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant Training Thro Company- Mankato Additional Info. @ Career Development Clinical Laboratory Science Mayo School of Health Sciences Dentistry University of Minnesota Employers ACR Homes, INC Elite […]

Health Profession School Panels

Health Professions School Panels Wednesday, March 14, 3 – 4 pm Gustavus Heritage Room Interested in learning more about professional school for medicine, dental or pharmacy?  Plan on attending these panels with current students in the medicine, dental and pharmacy programs at the University of Minnesota. Find out more about the pre-health professions program by […]