There are many ways to prepare for a career in a health-related field. There are libraries of useful and important books, publications, and other resources to prepare for a career in medicine. The explosion of good information on the internet is another important tool.
- Explore Health Careers Discusses information about multiple health careers
- Kaiser Family Foundation Excellent information on current healthcare issues
- A Wabash Guide to Medicine
- A Wabash Guide to Dentistry
- A Wabash Guide to Veterinary Medicine
- A Wabash Guide to the Interview
- Reading List
Allopathic Medicine links:
- AAMC (for application, timeline, MCAT information)
- Overview of application process
- Student Doctor Network
- AMA
- MCAT information, registration, practice tests, administration
- AMCAS (centralized application) information
- IU School of Medicine
- University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis
- Case Western University School of Medicine
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
MD/PhD links:
- AAMC MD/PhD resources
- Applicant FAQs complied by the University of Pennsylvania (PDF)
- Mayo pre-MD/PhD internships
- Cold Spring Harbor pre-MD-PhD internships
Osteopathic Medicine links:
- AACOM for application information, list of schools
- American Osteopathic Association
- Careers in Osteopathic Medicine on the Rise
- Student Doctor Network
- MCAT information, registration, practice tests, administration
- Osteopathic Medical Student Profiles
- Centralized application service for osteopathic schools (AACOMAS)
- Marian College of Osteopathic Medicine
- AT Still College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dentistry links:
- American Dental Education Association
- ADA
- Information about DAT exam
- Centralized dental application information (AADSAS)
- Student Doctor Blog
- IU School of Dentistry
- Louisville School of Dentistry
Pharmacy links:
- AACP
- Pharmacy centralized application service
- Registration and info for the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
- Registration information about GRE
- Purdue Pharmacy School
- Butler Pharmacy School
- Student Doctor Blog
Optometry links:
- Optometry careers, including link to OAT information
- American Optometric Association
- Centralized application service for optometry schools
- Optometry school requirements
- IU School of Optometry
- Blog for optometry admissions
Veterinary Science links:
- Association of American Veterinarian Colleges (AAVMC)
- AVMA
- Registration information about GRE
- Centralized application for Vet schools
- Purdue Vet School
- Illinois School of Vet Med
- Student Doctor Blog
Physical Therapy links:
- APTA
- Centralized application service for PT schools
- Program prerequisites
- Registration information about GRE
- University of Indianapolis School of Physical Therapy
- IUPUI School of Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant links:
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- PA program map
- Centralized Application to PA Schools (CASPA)
- Registration information about GRE
- Butler University PA Program
- IUPUI PA Program