The Value of Volunteering

In this economy, many students may find it difficult to find a paid summer job. Volunteering in a health care setting won’t fill your pockets with cash, but it can be a valuable learning experience that helps you prepare for a health career.  Read more

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Don’t let past mistakes limit your future health career  If you’re worried that something you did in the past might haunt you in your future health career, take steps to minimize the damage.

How to make a major decision  If you know you want to pursue a health career it makes sense to choose a major that will start you on that path.

Find a Job in a Tough Economy  Healthcare is one of the top 3 areas still hiring -- watch this video!

Veterinarians: Caring for animals, people and the planet, too  While most veterinary specialists provide health care for animals, these highly trained professionals also play important roles in protecting the health of people and the planet.

Help Get the Word Out about EHC  Request a FREE Explore Health Careers poster and link to EHC from your website to help students start planning health careers.

Get the government to pay off your student loans  Federal agencies and state governments will help pay off students loans for certain health care practitioners if they agree to practice in underserved communities.

AHEC of a Way to Start Your Health Career  Area Health Education Centers provide high school students with training, resources and support

Good with computers? Consider a health career.  Health information technology is creating new career opportunities.

Top 10 Reasons to Pursue a Health Career Now  Good pay. Interesting work. Job security. And that's just the beginning.

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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

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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