Other Health ProfessionsPreparing for Other Careers in HealthcareNot all pre-health students seek careers in allopathic medicine (M.D.). Every year, some students apply to schools of osteopathic medicine, veterinary medicine, dental medicine, and other fields like pharmacy, physician assistant, and nursing. Osteopathic Medicine Hopkins undergraduates and alumni apply to schools of osteopathic medicine (D.O.). Osteopathic physicians embrace a holistic philosophy by considering the body as a unit of interrelated systems that work together to ensure good health. D.O.s practice in all areas of medicine. About 60% of D.O.s are primary care physicians in family practice, internal medicine, and pediatrics. However, more and more D.O.s are pursuing specialty training in areas including emergency medicine, anesthesiology, OB/GYN, psychiatry, and surgery. Despite some minor differences in philosophy and training emphasis, there are relatively few differences between the career paths of allopathic and osteopathic physicians. M.D.s and D.O.s have the same practice rights throughout the United States, and you can find D.O.s and M.D.s working together in the best hospitals and clinics throughout the nation, including at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Many Hopkins premedical students are exploring the option of becoming a D.O. Dentistry Several students apply to dental medicine programs every year. With a good academic record, a repertoire of extracurricular activities, strong letters of support, use of the Hopkins committee system, exposure to the field of dentistry, and endorsement of a dental professional, our students have enjoyed outstanding success as dental school applicants. Veterinary Medicine Although our applicants to veterinary school are relatively few, advisors in Pre-Professional Programsare knowledgeable about a wide range of opportunities for pre-veterinary student to gain valuable veterinary experience, including working with companion animals, livestock, and even exotic animals. These experiences complement the outstanding academic and research opportunities that are inherent in a Johns Hopkins education. Competition for acceptance to veterinary school is fierce, and a strong academic record, combined with excellent letters of recommendation from both faculty as well as mentors in the veterinary field who have observed animal interactions, are very important. The significant number of animal contact hours required for application to veterinary medical schools can require that a student apply to vet school a year or two post-graduation. Helpful WebsitesAllopathic Medicine Allopathic Medicine American Medical Association
www.ama-assn.org/go/becominganmd Association of American Medical Colleges
www.aamc.org Chiropractic Medicine Chiropractic Association of Chiropractic Colleges
www.chirocolleges.org Association of Chiropractic Colleges List of Programs
http://www.chirocolleges.org/collegest.html American Chiropractic Association
http://www.amerchiro.org/content_css.cfm?CID=32 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
http://www.nbce.org/
National Health School Directory
http://www.naturalhealers.com/?google=CHIRO_chiropractic_colleges&src=goo_anh_chir_coll_326003 Dental Medicine Dental Medicine American Dental Association
www.ada.org American Dental Education Association
www.adea.org
Health Care Administration
Health Administration Association of University Programs in Health Administration
www.aupha.org Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic Medicine American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
www.naturopathic.org American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges
www.aanmc.org/index.php National Holistic Institute (NHI)
http://www.nhi.edu Nursing & Nurse Practitioner
Nursing National League for Nursing
www.nln.org American Association of Colleges of Nursing
www.aacn.nche.edu Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy American Occupational Therapy Association
www.aota.org American Occupational Therapy Foundation
www.aotf.org Optometry
Optometry American Optometric Association
www.aoa.org Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
www.opted.org Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathic Medicine American Osteopathic Association
www.osteopathic.org American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
www.aacom.org Pharmacy Pharmacy American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
www.aacp.org Physical Therapy Physical Therapy American Physical Therapy Association
www.apta.org Physician Assistant Physician Assistant American Academy of Physician Assistants
www.aapa.org Physician Assistant Education Association
www.paeaonline.org Physician Assistant Programs Directory
www.paeaonline.org/directory/index.htm Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medicine American Podiatric Medical Association Careers Guide
www.apma.org/careers American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
www.aacpm.org Public Health Public Health American Public Health Association
www.apha.org Association of Schools of Public Health
www.asph.org This is Public Health (sponsored by Association of Schools of Public Health) http://www.thisispublichealth.org/ Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine American Veterinary Medical Association
www.avma.org Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
www.aavmc.org There is a wide array of health professions that college graduates pursue beyond those mentioned above. You will be well-served, however, to explore these additional professions. Acupuncture Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
www.ccaom.org Allied Health
Allied Health Professions Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions
www.asahp.org American Medical Association, Careers in Allied Health
www.ama-assn.org/go/alliedhealth Anestesiology
Anesthesiologist Assistants American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
www.anesthetist.org Audiology Audiology Foundation of America
www.audfound.org Genetic Counseling
Genetic Counseling The World of Genetics
www.Faseb.org/genetics Nutrition Nutrition: The American Society for Nutritional Sciences
www.asns.org Sports Medicine American College of Sports Medicine
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