Brooke Grimaldi '18
I have so many great memories working in Dr. Khoo's lab! Those were the best times.
Are you considering a career in healthcare?
If so, that’s great! Did you know there are over 500 healthcare professions? Healthcare professionals can work clinically and non-clinically. GVSU has a variety of majors that lead to healthcare careers and students have the opportunity to work on the medical mile in downtown Grand Rapids.
Increase knowledge of healthcare-related majors and career options.
Learn about healthcare career paths and occupation requirements.
Find ways to gain experience and network within healthcare.
Learn about your options and set up a back-up plan that aligns with your career goals.
Many students are interested in pursuing healthcare at GVSU but aren’t sure how to get started. Here are some tools to help you learn more about yourself, GVSU majors, and healthcare careers.
Understanding the clinical and non-clinical professional options requires career investigation and information gathering to help you with your career planning.
Now that you’ve explored some healthcare majors and careers, you are probably craving to learn more. Now it is time to get involved and gain experience! Getting involved and gaining experience in the industry will allow you to “test out” healthcare and see if it is the right field for you, while simultaneously gaining the experiences that might be necessary to apply to healthcare programs. While you gain experience and actively explore the field on-site, be sure to reflect on your experiences. What did you like and dislike? What skills have you obtained? Consult with healthcare professionals.
You’ve done a great job researching healthcare careers. At this point you might have one or more career paths in mind. You may have also learned that some healthcare careers are competitive. A parallel plan can help you to pursue more than one career path, and can help you identify an alternative career plan in case you are not admitted to your program or you change your mind.
12/9/24
Laboratory Student Intern Central PA and Western MD at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
for job 9512510
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) - Health Services Division
Expires: 12/23/24
12/9/24
Laboratory Student Intern Northcentral Pa at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
for job 9512503
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) - Health Services Division
Expires: 12/23/24
12/9/24
Laboratory Student Intern Northwestern PA at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
for job 9512498
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) - Health Services Division
Expires: 12/23/24
I have so many great memories working in Dr. Khoo's lab! Those were the best times.
Spending Fall days at the Sustainable Agriculture Project taking care of the honey bee hives and harvesting vegetables.
My favorite memory was meeting my future wife in the basement of Mackinaw Hall while in Genetics class.
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View the Healthcare Experience Panel Fall 2021 Recording
On-campus student organizations with a professional goal are an excellent way to explore your future career and get involved in your field. For more information on the organizations below use the GVSU LakerLink.
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientists
American Society of Safety Professionals
Anatomy Club
Beekeeper Club
Best Buddies
Biology Club
Chemistry Club
Child Life Specialists
Colleges Against Cancer
Doctors Without Boarders
Genetic Counseling Club
Kids in Motion
Laker Leadership
Medical Science Discussion Club
Microbiology Club
Parks, Adventures and Recreation Club
Pre: vet, med, med/Ph.D., pharm, opt, PA, dental, nursing
Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Student Organization (RISSO
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Therapeutic Recreation Student Association
American
Physical Therapy Association
American Occupational Therapy Association
American
Academy of Physical Assistants
National Student Nurses Association
American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American
Therapeutic Recreation Association
National
Association of Nutrition Professionals
Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics
American
Society of Exercise Physiologists
Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry:
American Association of Medical Dosimetrists
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Sonography and Echocardiography:
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
American Society of Echocardiography
Pre-Med:
American
Medical Association
Medical Laboratory Science:
American
Society for Clinical Pathology
Health Information Management:
American
Health Information Management Association
BMS:
Institute
of Biomedical Sciences
Pre-Professional Resources:
PreProfessional
Programs - CLAS Academic Advising Center
There are no upcoming Career Community- Healthcare at this time
Office Address: 200 Student Services
Phone: (616) 331-3311
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie is a Career Advisor who works with students, faculty, and employers in the natural and hard sciences and health related programs.
Office Address: 200 Student Services
Phone: (616) 331-3311
Email: [email protected]
Meghan is a career advisor who works with students, faculty, and staff in the health and science programs. She also helps students parallel plan as they seek entrance into competitive programs.