As National Blood Donor Month celebrates its 54th year and numerous organizations and individuals mobilize for the event this month, student organizations are being recognized for their role in providing mission-critical support, according to the country’s leading blood supplier, America’s Blood Centers.     The nation’s current blood supply is Read More

If you’re looking for some inspiration as you think about career options in the health professions, our friends at Health Professions Week have some helpful videos on their YouTube channel that are worth checking out. This video of a popular 2022 Health Professions Week (HPW) webinar, entitled “Finding Your Fit Read More

  Join us for Health Professions Week (HPW), a series of annual online events designed to help you explore exciting career opportunities in healthcare. SpringHPW 2023 offers weekly virtual events and activities throughout the entire month of March including: free career quizzes live webinars an epic online career scavenger hunt Read More

Now in its seventh year, Health Professions Week 2022 (HPW2022) is a free online career-exploration event. The mission of Health Professions Week, or HPW, is to assist students who are interested in the health professions but still unsure of their chosen specialty and/or how to best forge a path to Read More

If you’re a student who’s currently researching career options — or if you know one who’s looking for ideas — dentistry is a profession that offers the potential for great income, geographic mobility, work/life balance and personal satisfaction. With that in mind, it’s time to mark your calendar and make Read More

ExploreHealthCareers.org offers a vast amount of resources to current and aspiring healthcare professionals. Whether you want to learn more about health careers, need help applying to schools, are in the process of looking for a job, or simply want to stay informed on everything health careers, EHC has it all. Read More

Health Professions Week (HPW) brings healthcare and education professionals together to highlight the many opportunities available in the healthcare field. There's no charge to participate in the virtual fair, and you can register now. Don't miss out on this series of virtual tours, live chats, interactive experiences and on-demand content that will start Read More

Just because your bachelor's degree wasn't in biomedical sciences doesn't mean you can't eventually work in the health care field. Dr. Jaquel Patterson ND, MBA, is a licensed naturopathic physician and is the current president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). Not only is she an ND, but Dr. Read More

Participating in a Health Care Careers Enrichment Program is an excellent way to learn what it’s like to work in that field.  It gives you invaluable experience and personal contacts—plus it can increase your chances of being accepted into the health professions program of your dreams. Programs that enhance your academic Read More

According to the Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs, "environmental health professionals are on the frontline of confronting these challenges, challenges that range from addressing climate change to inspecting sewage treatment facilities." This means that different aspects of our natural and human-made environment can and will impact our health. It Read More

A challenging, yet fulfilling career path can be hard to find. Luckily, for those interested in health care, many pharmacists report that their careers are both purposeful and rewarding. Read on for a handful of reasons why practicing pharmacists enjoy their career paths and the unique role they play within Read More

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care occupation employment is projected to add about 2.4 million new jobs from 2016 to 2026. One of those fields is naturopathic medicine. This year, the field will increase by 24,000 potential new jobs with 10% growth every year. We recently spoke to Read More

Growing up, Dr. Kristen Gawronski always knew she wanted to work in the health care field and take care of patients. She considered medical school, physical therapy, nursing and pharmacy. We interviewed Dr. Gawronski to discover how she ended up choosing pharmacy school. Why pharmacy? Both of my parents were Read More

In high school, Megan Kucemba developed a strong interest in the sciences, but it wasn’t until she entered college that she discovered pharmacy was right for her. As she researched the different options in health care, she learned that pharmacy aligned perfectly with her passion for research, chemistry and biology. Read More

A major innovation in the health care industry is bringing a whole new meaning to the notion of a “house call.” Instead of doctors arriving at your doorstep, pharmacists are using technology to address the needs of patients in an unique way. These programs are building bridges between overwhelmed and Read More

Early chemistry was developed during the eighth century by Jābir ibn Hayyān, a Muslim astronomer, philosopher and scientist. At the time, the focus of chemistry was on alchemy, the pursuit of turning metals into gold. Today, modern chemistry is studied so that we can learn about the substances that exist around Read More

It may feel overwhelming to begin thinking about pharmacy school while you’re still navigating high school, but seeking advice from those who have been in your position will prepare you for the journey ahead. To help, we’ve compiled the four best pieces of advice that students interested in attending pharmacy Read More

Meet your pharmacist, Dr. Tom Kalista! Having the opportunity to spend his career doing something that has a real-life, beneficial impact on people was what attracted him to pharmacy school — and it didn’t hurt that his mom is also a pharmacist. We spoke with Dr. Kalista to better understand, Read More

Jason Gaines believes in continuous learning. Read our interview to learn how his diligence, the support of mentors, the help of peers and weekend travel have all contributed to his path as a pharmacy student and enrolling in pharmacy school. When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist? Read More

Flexibility is what drew University of Texas pharmacy student Lindsey Groff to the field. In fact, she chose pharmacy over the other healthcare professions due to the flexible work hours, diversity of practice sites and her passion for chemistry. Read her story below. When did you know you wanted to be a pharmacist? Read More

If you like working with children and have an interest in the medical field, you’d do well to explore health careers that focus on serving this particular demographic. You may know that there are many health care careers that focus on the care of older adults, but did you know Read More

Planning a TV binge-watching session this weekend? Feel a little less guilty about spending time in front of the television by adding the following health care documentaries to your watching queue. That way you're relaxing but also exploring athletic training, epidemiology and veterinary science career paths — It's a win-win! Read More

Information technology is part of nearly every facet of our daily lives, and health care is no exception. Setting standards, maintaining databases, e-prescribing and medication dissemination are just a few examples of the ways technology is changing the pharmacy landscape. With a growing need for tech-savvy pharmacists, health IT is Read More

Do you consider yourself to be a techie? If you are interested in working with technology, you've got a wide range of potential health care career paths worth exploring! In this article, we highlight three health care careers that are perfect for the technology enthusiasts out there. Medical illustrator/animator A Read More

In Seattle, Washington sits one of the most original laboratories you can find in the world. The Gottman Insitute's Love Lab is a research laboratory used to examine relationships between romantic couples. Through close observation and heart monitor technology, the Institute shows couples the rights and wrongs of their relationships, laid out Read More