Medical Field Major
Some future college students know they want to eventually work in the medical field, helping people in their communities with health and well-being. However, it is often difficult to decide on what specific type of career to pursue. There are many possibilities for those interested in medical career paths; there are also many college majors from which to choose.
HelloCollege provides college major exploration services geared toward current high school students who are not yet certain what type of career they want to pursue. Your dedicated counselor will help you explore your interest in medical career services, so you can find the college and program that will best fit your goals.
Medical Career Paths Take Many Forms
When people think of medical careers, the first roles that typically come to mind are doctors and nurses. These are common medical careers, but there are many other popular and rewarding roles to pursue in the medical field. This list represents just some of the most popular careers out of the myriad options:
- Surgeon
- Physician
- Nurse practitioner
- Registered nurse
- Physician assistant
- Anesthesiologist
- Speech pathologist
- Audiologist
- Occupational therapist
- Physical therapist
- Radiologist
- Nutritionist
- Home health aide
- Optometrist
- Podiatrist
- Dentist
- Dental hygienist
- Psychiatrist
- Veterinarian
- Pharmacist
The Right College Major Makes a Difference
Students who take a deliberate approach to choosing the right majors for med school (or college majors that prepare them for other medical careers) are much more likely to find jobs in their chosen fields when they finish their educations.
The following list of pre-med degrees and other medical field majors represents just a sampling of the popular degree programs available at thousands of colleges and universities across the country:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Kinesiology
- Health Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Public Health
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Medical Technology
- Healthcare Administration
- Genetics
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Nutrition Science
Make Informed Medical Career Planning From HelloCollege Can Help You Make the Right Choice
Choosing your future career and a college major to prepare for it can seem like an overwhelming task. Working with a certified career coach at HelloCollege makes the process easier. Our individualized college major exploration services provide medical career counseling to students who know they want to go into medicine. We also work with students who want to pursue any other field.
We provide robust career assessments and one-on-one guidance to help students understand their options and choose the best programs for their circumstances and goals.
To learn more about individualized medical career services or college major exploration services for any other field, contact HelloCollege today!
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Kevin Krebs
Founder and Managing Director
Inspired by his parents, Kevin’s journey from a first-gen, diverse, low-income background to Northwestern University shaped him. After experiencing challenges, including student loan debt, he founded HelloCollege and has spent the last 25 years helping students successfully navigate college admissions.
Allison Dahleen
VP of Client Services
As an MSA holder, Allison brings a wealth of experience supporting students in higher education. As the respected Service Leader at HelloCollege, she leads her team in expertly navigating admissions and academic advising, empowering students to achieve their goals with confidence and success.
Amanda Yoder
Director of Counseling
Amanda leads our counseling team with over 10 years of high school counseling experience. She holds a Master's in Education with a counseling concentration and graduate certificates in Military & Family Education and Administration & Supervision (Educational Leadership).
Don Keller
College Counselor
Don is a highly skilled College Admissions Counselor, boasting a 20-year background in college admissions. Don's expertise includes admissions reading for UC - Berkeley and the prestigious Questbridge Scholars program, as well as many years as a high school counselor.
Raymond Gonzales
College Counselor
Raymond, a first-generation college graduate from the Bay Area, holds a Master's in Education from Harvard, a Master's in Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master's in Social Work from University of Southern California. His diverse experience includes roles at Assist America and the UN, reflecting a commitment to global youth advocacy.
Miracle Husband
College Counselor
Miracle received her B.A. from the University of California - Berkeley and a M.Ed. from the University of Vermont. She has a rich background in higher education, founding her own College Advising company and roles in business academic counseling at Tulane University and college advising at UC Berkeley.
Kimberly Shipman
College Counselor
Kim holds an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration and has over 10 years of experience in college and career counseling. She has a passion for helping students discover their career passions and connect them to the perfect college experience.
Brooke Kent
College Counselor & Essay Coach
Brooke Kent, a summa cum laude graduate of Rice University, a researcher for the White House Transition Project, and the former executive writer for the director of Los Alamos National Laboratory, has spent two decades helping students tell their stories in a personalized, persuasive, and achievement-focused way. Her philosophy is simple: Your Story. Our Support. Your Solution.
Leslie Riccio
College Counselor
Leslie has nearly 20 years of high school counseling experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Education from Old Dominion University and an Educational Leadership Endorsement from Longwood University.
Keira Vollandt
College Counselor
Keira received a BS in Communications from the University of Miami and holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Columbia University. She has spent the majority of her career working in college admissions and college counseling as well as corporate recruiting. Her mission is to help students find and build their passions towards the next stage in their lives: college.
Bruce Watson
College Counselor
Dr. Bruce Watson is a seasoned higher education professional. With over 10 years of experience and a doctorate in education, Bruce has held leadership roles in admissions offices at several large universities.
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