Khadijah Johnson '13
As a student employee working for Financial Aid.
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.
4/24/24
Advanced Practitioner/CNM
for job 8920925
St. Luke's Health System
Expires: 5/3/24
4/22/24
Clinical Psychologist
for job 8913212
Illinois Department of Human Services
Expires: 5/3/24
4/22/24
Physician Specialist Opt D
for job 8910482
Illinois Department of Human Services
Expires: 5/8/24
As a student employee working for Financial Aid.
During my graduate research, I studied the impact of sediment remediation on stream conditions using a benthic macroinvertebrate index of biotic integrity.
My capstone class with Professor Bulson was such a great class to culminate my experience in health communications. He was very knowledgeable and an overall great professor to have before graduation.
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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
August 23, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Embark on a journey of self-discovery outside of Kleiner Commons with the Career Center's student staff as your guides. First-year students, come and explore a myriad of career quizzes tailored...
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.