Summer 2010 Opportunities to Give Back to Medically Underserved Communities

65 million people live in primary care Health Profession Shortage Areas (HPSAs). 49 million people live in dental Health Profession Shortage Areas (HPSAs). There are not enough health professionals to care for people living in these shortage areas.  Read more

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PhD prep for African-American males  The University of Pennsylvania is launching an 18-month Academy focused on preparing Black males for admission to Ph.D. programs in education. Hurry! Deadline is August 21st

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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!

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.

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.

Call for Profiles  Nominate an academic institution, healthcare practitioner or student to be showcased on ExploreHealthCareers.org

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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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