This guide is designed to provide insight and guidance to students seeking a career in health professions as well as tips on how to promote their best self in the admission process in this keenly competitive but incredibly satisfying field.
This book is divided into sections. The first section will detail some helpful institutional resources available at most colleges nationwide and student success strategies to assist you in being a better student overall. Such topics for discussion will include the best utilization of campus resources as well as tips on how to hone basic academic success skills such as time management, studying, note taking, taking exams, as well as basic classroom etiquette.
The next section provides profiles of various health professions including necessary course prerequisites, work environment, and the application process.
The third section is specifically for students interested in applying to medical school and focuses on that process from beginning to end.
The subsequent section is geared toward students who are adult learners and who are seeking a return to school to focus on a career in the health professions.
The final section provides the reader with additional resources to help on their journey to a fulfilling career in the health professions.