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Health Professions Student Guidebook

Patterson Center for the Health Professions Student Guidebook

This manual serves as a reference tool to students, faculty, and staff of the Elmhurst College community regarding health care fields and preparations for professional school. It is an extensive handbook that assists students as they are exploring career opportunities and learning more about applying to professional school programs such as dentistry, medicine, optometry, physical therapy, etc. Although this handbook includes a lot of helpful tools and information, students should always check with professional schools and organizations for any new and/or updated information. Questions regarding the content of the manual or about anything health care related can be directed to the faculty and staff in the Patterson Center for the Health Professions. The student guidebook is not a substitute for meeting with an advisor in the Center, and students are encouraged to set up an appointment to learn how this information can be utilized to support their individual pursuits.

Student Guidebook Contents:

  • Introduction
  • Description of Health Care Fields
  • Importance of Health Care Experience
  • Preparing for a Career in Health Care (Program Requirements)
  • Academic Performance
  • Student Organizations
  • Admissions Tests
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • The Application Process
  • Applying to Professional Programs
  • Interviewing
  • Applicant Responsibilities
  • Financial Aid
  • Underrepresented Students in Health Care
  • Four-Year Plan for Pre-Health Students
  • Information on Health Care Programs

Center for the Health Professions Student Guidebook

Before printing, please note that the guidebook is over 100 pages. A reference copy can be found in the Patterson Center for the Health Professions.

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