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Health Professions Education

Experience the health professions in the classroom, the lab, and Chicago.

Prepare for Your Career

Students with aspirations of pursuing a career in the health sciences have the option of complementing their major with a pre-professional track, completing recommended courses for advanced preparation in a specific field. Mentored by practicing health professionals, students receive instruction and acquire critical skills for graduate education and future careers. Internships and clinical training prepare graduates with essential hands-on training for a successful career in the health sciences. Browse our pre-professional programs.

Majors within the Health Professions

Students interested in the health professions have the option to major in a variety of disciplines, although many students select one of these majors:

  • Biology
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry
  • Athletic Training
  • Exercise Science
  • Psychology
  • Physics

Healthcare Career Options

²ÝݮӰÊÓ provides superb preparation for any of the healthcare professions including:

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Physician Assistant
  • Pharmacy
  • Optometry
  • Physical/Speech/Occupational Therapy
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Art Therapy

Career Guidance

The Director of Advising for Advanced Education in the Health Professions provides unique, individual support to students including:

  • Career exploration
  • Academic counseling
  • Pre-professional test preparation:
    MCAT, DAT, PCAT, GRE
  • Networking with medical professionals
  • Site visits to local health science universities, hospitals, medical schools, dental schools, etc.

Clinical Partnerships

  • Swedish Hospital
  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Northwestern Healthcare
  • The John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
  • Lawndale Christian Health Center

Post-Degree Studies

Students are prepared for graduate-level study and have been admitted to many competitive programs:

  • Rush University Medical College
  • Northwestern University Doctor of Physical Therapy and Ph.D. in Nanotechnology
  • University of Illinois Veterinary Medicine
  • Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pharmacy Schools: Midwestern, UIC, and University of Bergen, Norway

Career Outcomes

Our graduates are employed in a wide range of professions spanning healthcare, biotechnology, and environmental sciences:

  • M.D., Anesthesiologist at University of Chicago Hospital
  • M.D., Resident, Family Practice, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  • D.O., Doctor of Osteopathy, Family Practice Physician, Edward Medical Group
  • D.D.S, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
  • CEO and Founder, Medical Device Company

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