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PATHWAYS TO A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

PATHWAYS TO A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL FIELD. Explore Fields of Interest Online Career Café : http://www.cacareercafe.com/explore/health-science-medical-technology/ Explore Health Careers: http:// explorehealthcareers.org/en/home

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PATHWAYS TO A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

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  1. PATHWAYS TO A CAREER IN THE MEDICAL FIELD

  2. Explore Fields of Interest Online • Career Café: http://www.cacareercafe.com/explore/health-science-medical-technology/ • Explore Health Careers: http://explorehealthcareers.org/en/home • Big Future by College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/college-majors/health-and-medicine-majors-the-basics • Ask Questions of someone working in the field your interested in • Interview your family Doctor, Dentist, Optometrist, Nurse, etc. • Ask a family friend working in the field • Teachers • Career Counselor • Job Shadow SO YOUR INTERESTED IN THE MEDICAL FIELD…{Where To Start?}

  3. 1.Know the importance of continuing in Math and Sciences courses in high school. • 2. Know the importance of English courses for college placement. • 3. Involvement in special programs (CART, ROP, etc.)for practical experience. • 4. Consider additional educational enhancement opportunities (High School Enrichment, AP classes) • 5. Study Habits & Time Management. Start now and you will be prepared for things to come. • 6. Volunteer. Medical schools are looking for well rounded students so begin volunteering at clinics, hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, shelters, etc. • 7. Participate in leadership opportunities. • 8. Get good grades. FIRST THINGSFIRST{You’re still in high school,so let’s focus.}

  4. Talk with your parents and explore your possibilities • What can you afford? (Financial Aid, Loans, Savings?) • What location are you looking for? (Move away or stay?) • What do your grades look like? (A’s are different then C’s) • What is your end result? (Medical program or Medical School?) • Community College, CSU, or UC?! Research and explore the best college pathway for your Bachelors degree. • Campus Tours, Informational Sessions, Meet with advisors where you are going to. • Research Medical School and it’s Pathway • Association of American Medical Colleges: Aspiring Docs https://www.aamc.org/students/aspiring/ • Pre Med 101 – Know What You Need to Get Into Medical School http://medicalschoolhq.net/pre-med-101-everything-you-need-to-know-as-a-pre-med-student/ TIME TO THINK AHEAD…{What is you’re College pathway?}

  5. Focus on achieving good grades. Medical schools like to see high GPA’s. • Consider participating in your colleges Honors Program. • Complete prerequisites and Major prep for program of interest. • Focus on your study habits & time management . • Prioritize. • Use resources wisely. • (Teachers, College Programs, tutoring, labs; etc.) • Continue to volunteer. • Join Medical Student Associations and Network • Join on campus clubs and associations and get involved. • Stay connected with your college counselor at every stage of your education, always! SO YOU DECIDED…{You’ve started college, now what?!}

  6. Seek assistance with Medical School/Medical Program applications at your university with your Health Science Counselor. • Prepare to take MCATS for Medical School students. • Make sure all prerequisites are complete. • Prepare to apply to program of choice. • Continue to achieve good grades. • Continue to stay involved! STILL WORKING ON A BACHELORS DEGREE?{Now what to do about Med School?}

  7. Observe, record, tabulate, communicate. Use your five senses. Learn to see, learn to hear, learn to feel, learn to smell, and know that by practice alone you can become expert.-William Osler-

  8. Questions? Stefanie Adams Health Sciences Counselor Clovis Community College Center (559) 325-5230 stefanie.adams@scccd.edu

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