Health Professions

Are you passionate about a career path that draws deeply on science and human behavior?
Do you want to do social justice work in the areas of health disparities and illness prevention?
Are you fascinated by the systems of the human body and how they interact with natural and social influences?

Health Professions prepares Grinnellians for careers in medicine, public health, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical and occupational therapy, nursing, and more. We support both students and young alumni during the application process.

Health Professions Advisory Committee

The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) at Grinnell helps students prepare for application to health professional graduate schools. Learn about course recommendations, timelines for applying, requesting committee letters, and more.

Public Health

Explore the field of public health and learn more about graduate programs, including the Master of Public Health Cooperative Degree Program through the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Exploring the Health Professions

Discover the many health professions, research programs, and learn about resources to prepare you to apply, including fee assistance programs to make applying more affordable.

Identity-Based Resources for Pre-Health Students

Find mentors and professional support within the health professions.

Applying to Health Professions Programs

Resources to help you complete your application.

Interviews

Information and resources to help you prepare for interviews.

News & Advice

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Virtual Office Hours with Carver College of Med

Published on April 15, 2024

The admissions staff at the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine will host drop-in office hours from 2:00 – 3:00 pm on April 19 and April 26. Get premed advising or ask questions about your application by Zoom using …

By Mary Jane Shroyer

Crafting Your Personal Statement

Published on April 12, 2024

We’re just 1 week away from the deadline to request an HPAC committee letter and 2 weeks from the openings of most centralized application services for professional schools. If you intend to apply this cycle and you haven’t finished your …

By Mary Jane Shroyer

National Public Health Week: April 1-7

Published on March 29, 2024

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health invites you to celebate National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2024, an American Public Health Association (APHA) initiative. This year, we rally around the theme “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All …

By Mary Jane Shroyer

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The interview is an important part of the admission process. While it’s your chance to demonstrate your communication and interpersonal …

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