Medicine isn’t all ER and Grey’s Anatomy. Even Scrubs is an optimistic version of residency. Before you’re McSteamy and the McDreamy, future doctors and health care professionals must struggle through long hours of school, bachelor’s degrees and doctorates, which are necessary in order to don that stethoscope and lab coat. No matter where you are on your track to becoming a doctor, nurse or health care professional. And now, thanks to technology and using the internet to further your education, it is possible to advance your career without leaving your current job, should you be someone looking to return to school.
Pre-med Bachelor’s Programs:
University of California at Berkeley
Though there isn’t a particular “pre-med” program at UC Berkeley, it is one of the top two sources for medical school applicants. Pre-med students typically major in Molecular Cell Biology or Integrative Biology, but as long as the necessary pre-med courses are satisfied, they are free to choose majors like English or Music. There are resources available through the Berkeley Career Center for students interested in going the med school route.
University of Texas at Austin
Similar to UC Berkeley’s program, there is no particular pre-med program at the University of Texas at Austin. However, UT Austin’s College of Natural Sciences provides their students with all the information they’ll need for successful med school applications.
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Michigan defines a course of study for future healthcare professionals as a combination of two years of chemistry, one of biology and physics, along with coursework in biochemistry, English, and mathematics. The school encourages additional electives to distinguish MIchigan applicants from the competition, as well as involvement in extracurricular activities.
Medical Schools:
University of Washington
The University of Washington is ranked number one for best primary care, and number ten as best research university. It has a high student to faculty ratio: only 2.6 students for every teacher, making it almost like a fellowship. This program is one of the larger MDs, with almost 1,000 students enrolled across six colleges in the med school. Students have the opportunity to participate in research projects and six-week clerkships in Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The student-faculty ratio at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is even lower than the student-faculty ratio at UW: 1.7 to 1, with a smaller enrollment, at 771. Uniquely, students at UNC-Chapel Hill can study abroad in addition to domestically. The campus is rife with opportunities for student involvement and participation in research.
Online Programs:
Master’s of Aging Services Management
This online master’s degree is run through the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology. If you’re interested in a career in geriatrics, this program will prepare you for work in hospices, assisted living facilities, and any of the other rapidly growing areas of elder care. As baby boomers grow older, a degree in aging services management is a degree that ensures job security.
Health care is a growing industry with healthy prospects. With so many different options in the field, there is a possible job for every applicant, and sub-specialization allows you to immerse yourself in whatever niche interest you’d like.



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