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Everything you want to know about a wide variety of health careers.

Allied Health Professions
- Allied Health Professions Overview
- Anesthesiologist Assistants
- Blood Bank Technology Specialist
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist
- Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
- Community Health Worker
- Cytotechnologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Dosimetrist
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
- Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
- General Aide
- Genetic Counselor
- Health Information Manager
- Healthcare Interpreter
- Home Care Assistant/Aide
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Coder
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nurses Aide/Nursing Assistant
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
- Optician (Dispensing)
- Orientation & Mobility Specialist
- Orthotist and Prosthetist
- Pathologists' Assistant
- Perfusionist
- Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Surgical Technologist
Arts & Humanities in Health
- Arts & Humanities in Health Overview
- Art Therapist
- Medical Historian
- Medical Illustrator
- Medical Librarian
Chiropractic Medicine
- Chiropractic Medicine Overview
- Chiropractor
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
- Complementary & Alternative Medicine Overview
- Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine Practitioner
- Massage Therapist
- Naturopathic Doctor
Dentistry
- Dentistry Overview
- Allied Dental Educator
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technician
- Dentist
Environmental Health
- Environmental Health Overview
- Built Environment Specialist
- Environmental Health Advocate
- Environmental Health Practitioner
- Food Safety Specialist
- Occupational Health and Safety Expert
Forensic Science
- Forensic Science Overview
- Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
- Forensic Biologist
- Forensic Chemist
- Forensic Odontology
- Forensic Pathologist
- Forensic Toxicologist
Gerontology
- Gerontology Overview
- Geriatric Nurse
- Geriatric Pharmacist
- Geriatric Psychiatrist
- Geriatrician
Health Administration/Management
- Health Administration/Management Overview
- Health Administrator
Informatics
- Informatics Overview
- Dental Informatics
- Nursing Informatics
Medicine
- Medicine Overview
- Biogerontologist
- Clinical Ethicist
- Disaster Medical Specialist
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine
- Palliative Care Doctor
- Pathologist
- Physician (D.O.)
- Physician (M.D.)
- Physician Assistant
- Physician Scientist
Mental Health
- Mental Health Overview
- Psychiatrist - DO/MD
- Psychologist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Social Worker
Nursing
- Nursing Overview
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Midwife
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Researcher
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Vocational/Licensed Practical Nurse
Nutrition/Dietetics
- Nutrition/Dietetics Overview
- Dietetic Technician
- Dietitian
Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy Overview
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Aide
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
Optometry
- Optometry Overview
- Optometrist
Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Overview
- Pharmaceutical Scientist
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy Overview
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
Podiatric Medicine
- Podiatric Medicine Overview
- Podiatrist (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)
Public Health
- Public Health Overview
- Behavioral Science/Health Education
- Biomedical & Laboratory Practice
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Health Services Administration
- Maternal and Child Health
- Public Health Practice & Program Management
Speech-Language-Hearing
- Speech-Language-Hearing Overview
- Audiologist (Doctor of Audiology)
- Speech Language Pathologist
Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine Overview
- Athletic Trainer
- Exercise Physiologist
- Kinesiotherapist
- Primary Care Sports Medicine
Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine Overview
- Animal Behaviorist
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Technologist/Technician

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Profiles

Professional Profiles

In this section, you'll meet practitioners in the health professions, who share their daily life and work experiences. Their stories are inspiring and enlightening. In addition, we recommend that you check out the profiles and interviews featured on other health careers Websites, such as the National Library of Medicine's Profiles in Science and the National Institute of Health's Lifeworks.

Do you know someone who should be profiled on Explore Health Careers? Review our Call for Profiles for instructions to nominate a healthcare practitioner to be profiled on this site.

	Jocelyn Freeman Garrick, MD MS FACEP Emergency Medicine Physician A school advisor once said Jocelyn Freeman Garrick would 'never get into medical school.' Today she is a practicing physician who specializes in emergency medicine. Read more
	Marilyn Coruzzi, M.D.: Family Physician Dr. Marilyn Coruzzi talks about what inspired her to become a doctor and her experiences working as a family physician in rural Alaska. Read more
	Barbara Brown: Clinical Laboratory Technologist I love my job and I enjoy what I do. It is so rewarding to know I am making a difference in so many people’s lives... Read more
	Anabelle Nuñez, Medical Librarian Arizona Health Sciences Library I feel great knowing I provided information about a grant opportunity that was awarded, or when someone walks away understanding a medical condition, a treatment protocol, or procedure. I was fortunate to land a job that allows me to work towards social equity and justice for underserved communities. Read more
	Tomoral Sams, DMD Public Health Dental Clinic - Savannah, Georgia Providing oral health care to people who would not otherwise receive it is the most rewarding aspect of my career. I am grateful that I chose a career where I can really make a difference. Read more