Health Programs Fair

If you are considering a career in healthcare, you can learn about much more than just the familiar roles of "doctor" and "nurse" at the Health Programs Fair!

Representatives from health programs as varied as Radiation Therapy and Cytotechnology will be on hand to meet with students and answer questions about educational and career opportunities.

The 2008 Health Programs Fair, Indiana University Bloomington

Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Indiana Memorial Union - Alumni Hall

Co-Sponsored by: Applied Health Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Speech and Hearing Sciences

Come find out about career choices, educational opportunities, and campus resources related to the healthcare professions.

Meet with representatives from medical schools and health professions programs from across the country.

Find out about volunteer opportunities and student organizations.

Over 725 students attended the 2007 Health Programs Fair!

If you are a representative of a medical school or other health professions program and you are interested in attending the 2008 Health Programs Fair please send email to ratolen@indiana.edu.

Why attend the Health Programs Fair?

Attending the Health Programs Fair is crucial for students planning to apply to medical schools or considering a career in the health professions!

Freshmen and sophomores should attend to learn about all the possible career opportunities in the health professions and how they can best prepare from the start to make themselves competitive applicants.

Juniors and seniors preparing to apply to graduate-level programs should attend to make contact with admissions representatives and learn more about the application process.

All current applicants should attend to make contact with admissions representatives at the schools where their applications are under consideration, find out about financial aid, and learn about other possible programs to which they could apply.

Admission to medical school and all health professions programs is very competitive and students need to prepare very carefully from the start in order to have the best chances for admission. If you have ever considered a career in healthcare make sure to be there!

Schools & Programs

Following is a list of just some of the over 100 schools, programs, and organizations that will be at the fair to talk to YOU:

• Clinical Lab Sciences: Bellarmine University; Indiana University School of Medicine; Rush University
• Community Organizations: Bloomington Hospital; People and Animals Learning Services (PALS); Positive Link; Volunteers in Medicine Clinic; Wildcare; Wonderlab
• Cytotechnology: Indiana University School of Medicine
• Dental Hygiene: Indiana University School of Dentistry (Indianapolis)
• Dental Schools: A.T. Still University; Case Western Reserve University; Indiana University; Marquette University; University of Kentucky; University of Louisville
• Health Administration: Governors State University; Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• Medical Schools: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine; Drexel University College of Medicine; Indiana University School of Medicine; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences; Medical College of Wisconsin; Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; Ohio State University College of Medicine; Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine; St. George's University School of Medicine; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; University of Kentucky School of Medicine; University of Louisville School of Medicine; Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine
• Nursing: Bellarmine University; Indiana University; Ivy Tech; Rush University; University of Kentucky
• Occupational Therapy: Governors State University; Indiana University; Midwestern University; Rush University; University of Indianapolis
• Optometry Schools: Illinois College of Optometry; Indiana University School of Optometry
• Paramedic Science: Indiana University School of Medicine Health Professions Programs; Ivy Tech Community College
• Pathologists' Assistant Programs: Drexel University; Indiana University School of Medicine
• Pharmacy: Midwestern University; University of Kentucky
• Physical Therapy: Bellarmine University; Central Michigan University; Indiana University; College of Mount Saint Joseph; Governors State University; Midwestern University; Rosalind Franklin University; University of Indianapolis; University of Kentucky
• Physician Assistant: Butler University; Central Michigan University; University of Kentucky
• Podiatry Schools: New York College of Podiatric Medicine; Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine; Rosalind Franklin University Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
• Post-Baccalaureate and Medical Preparatory Programs: Drexel University
• Public Health: Indiana University Bloomington Department of Applied Health Science; Indiana University School of Medicine; University of Louisville; University of Kentucky
• Radiation Therapy: Indiana University Bloomington Applied Physics Program; Indiana University School of Medicine Health Professions Programs; Ivy Tech Community College
• Radiological Sciences: Indiana University School of Medicine Health Professions Programs
• Respiratory Therapy: Bellarmine University; Indiana University School of Medicine Health Professions Programs; Ivy Tech Community College
• Social Work: Indiana University (Master of Social Work Program)
• Student and University Organizations: Alpha Epsilon Delta; Hoosier Dentist; IU-Emergency Medical Services; Occupational Therapy Club; Operation Smile Student Association; Physical Therapy Club; Preoptometry Club; Prevet Club; Timmy Foundation; University Coalitions for Global Health; Women in Science Program

...and many, many more!

Questions?

Questions? Please call the Health Professions and Prelaw Center at (812) 855-1873, send email to hpplc@indiana.edu, or visit Maxwell Hall 010.