Pre-Health Tracks

Exploring the Health Professions

It is useful to explore different career options in the health professions to determine what would be best for what you would like to do. You should also visit the Skidmore College Career Development Center Career Exploration and Health & Biomedical Sciences page.

• Which Health Professions Career Fits You? YouTube video developed by the University of Texas College of Natural Sciences. Brief overview of careers as a medical doctor, dentist, physician assistant, pharmacist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, optometrist, podiatrist, and veterinarian.
• Student Resources of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions. The resources include links to information on different health professions, post-bac opportunities, funding opportunities, student oportunities, and facts.
• What’s an M.D., D.O., N.P., P.A., and M.A.? Basic overview of careers as a medical doctor (allopathic, M.D., or osteopathic, D.O.), nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and medical assistant.
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) vs Physician Assistant (PA): Which Role is Right for You?
• Doctor vs PA vs NP | Which is Right for You?
• Medical Model vs Nursing Model
• Registered Nursing
• Pharmacology vs. Pharmacy: What’s the Difference?
• Why I Chose A DPM Degree Over The MD And DO Degrees Discussion of why podiatry might be the health profession you are looking for.
• Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: What’s the Difference?
• What’s the Difference Between a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner?
• MSN vs. DNP - Which is Better?
• What Is a Psychiatrist? And How Are They Different from Psychologists?
• What is Genetic Counseling?
• Is Medical School right for me?
• M.D. vs. D.O. Allopathic and Osteopathic Medical School Comparison

Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook

• Physicians and Surgeons
• Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Dentists
• Veterinarians
• Podiatrists
• Pharmacists
• Optometrists
• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Genetic Counselors
• Biochemists and Biophysicists
• Chemists & Material Scientists
• Medical Scientists
• Microbiologists
• Biological Technicians
• Chemical Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Medical Assistants

Note

To be a clinical psychologist, please contact the Psychology Department. Note to be psychiatrist or a neurologist requires an M.D. or D.O. as they are medical specialties.

To be a social worker, please contact the Social Work Department.

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Particular Health Tracks

Dental  |  Medicine  |  Nursing  |  Optometry  |  Physician Assistant  |  Public Health  |  Physical Therapy  |  Occupational Therapy  |  Veterinary  |  Additional Professions