Prepare for a Future Health Care Career

Most students are unaware of the wide variety of career options in health care. Patient care involves contributions from professionals with a wide variety of specialties that work together as a team. Explore the available career options, and find the one that is the best fit with your strengths, goals and interests.

Ask yourself why you want to pursue the health profession you are considering. Try to answer this question with concrete reasons. Remember, this is a question you will be asked by admissions committees of the health profession programs to which you will apply. Give your reflection depth and careful thought. It is not enough to say, “I have always wanted to be a doctor.” It is imperative for you to demonstrate exploration of personal interests, strengths and health care professions through both academic and nonacademic pursuits.