About Us
Our mission is to support and guide pre-health students as they explore and prepare for a variety of careers in the health professions. Whether you are just beginning to consider a career in health or you have already chosen a specific path, we are here to provide the resources and support you need.
Why Choose a Health Profession?
Pursuing a career in the health professions can be incredibly rewarding. Health professionals have the opportunity to make significant impacts on individuals and communities through direct patient care, research, administration, and education. Some reasons to consider a health profession include:
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Helping Others: Directly improving the lives and health of patients.
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Diverse Career Opportunities: A wide range of specialties and settings.
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Growing Field: Increasing demand for health professionals.
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Intellectual Challenge: Continuous learning and problem-solving.
Preparation for Professional School
Preparation for professional school starts from day 1 of your undergraduate career. Students are encouraged to connect and meet with the P-PAC first semester of freshman year of college and continue every semester throughout the undergraduate journey to professional school. Consistent advising appointments are advised to ensure students are meeting professional school requirements and developing into strong applicants.
The Pre-Professional Advising Center is here to support you every step of the way. Let us help you turn your professional school dreams into reality. We look forward to working with you.
Health Professions Overview
Here are some of the many health professions you might consider:
If you know you want to work in healthcare but you have not decided what career path you are interested in pursuing, it is important to take the time to explore different career paths and what it is like to hold various jobs in the healthcare setting.
Let's assess:
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How long do you want to be in school?
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What tasks do you see yourself doing with patients?
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How many hours per week do you want to work? How flexible do you want your schedule to be?
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Do you want to work under the supervision of someone else or work alone?
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What kinds of patients do you want to work with?
Exploring Different Health Professions
To help you get started, here are some steps you can take:
Words from Our Future Healthcare Leaders
The Pre-Professional Advising Center supports and guides all pre-health students on their path to their desired profession. Discover the experiences of other students and learn more about our esteemed alumni.
Connect with Us
Schwartz Suite 200
Phone: (973) 275-2477
Email: [email protected]
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