Resources for Potential Medical Students
Student Organizations
Websites
- www.osteopathic.org This website is the “home” for the Osteopathic Profession. The AOA serves as the primary certifying body for DOs, and houses the Commission on Osteopathic College
Accreditation, the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and healthcare facilities. The AOA’s mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and
the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a distinct, unified profession.
- ExploreHealthCareers.org provides students with a free, reliable, comprehensive source of accurate, up-to-date information about the health professions.
This includes information on and links to health-related education/training programs, financial aid resources, specialized learning opportunities and current issues in healthcare.
- The National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions Students exploring or planning a career in medicine should seek out the health professions advisor on
their campus to assist them. This website offers valuable resources and articles as well as volunteer advisors to help you on your path to a career in medicine.
- Career Outlook The Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Outlook section is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide
valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
- The National Area Health Education Center Organization NAO is a nationwide network of health professionals and programs for recruiting, training and connecting
students to careers in the various health professions.
