Michelle Finan 2013. Medical Assistant at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore MD.
Marian Bernstein, LMT 1987 (English and American Lit). Systemic Harmony Massage Therapy
in California.
Eva Levy 2009. Licensed Acupuncturist at Kaiser Permanente Complimentary Therapy Center
in Colorado, and owner of Clear Mind Acupuncture in Denver, CO.
Karden Rabin 2006 (History). Massage Therapist and Founder of Boundless Integrative
Wellness Center in West Stockbridge, MA.
Marian Bernstein, LMT 1987 (English and American Lit). Systemic Harmony Massage Therapy
in California.
Jan Scaglia, LMT 1986 (Studio Art). Licensed Massage Therapist and owner of Nurturing
Therapeutic Massage, LLC in Connecticut.
Additional Health Professions
- Typical Pre-requisite Courses Chart for Pharmacy & other pre-health tracks to compare (Skidmore courses listed).
- How to Become a Pharmacist - earning a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) is a key step.
- What is a PharmD?
- Pharmacology vs. Pharmacy: What’s the Difference?
- AACP Resources for Prospective Students
- Pharmacy is Right for Me
- Learn about Programs
- Learn about Prerequisite Coursework
- Apply to Programs
- Federal BLS Career Outlook Pharmacist
- Typical Pre-requisite Coursework (it does vary - check with the individual schools
you are applying to):
- Two Semesters of Biology: BI 107 & BI 108
- Three Semester of Chemistry (General & Organic): CH 125 or CH 126 (requires placement or completion of CH 115), CH 221, & CH 222
- One to Two Semesters of Biochemistry: CH 341 with CH 342 recommended
- One Additional Semester of Biology: BI 242, BI 244, BI 245, BI 246, or BI 247
- One Semester of Statistics: BI 235, MS 104, MS 204, or PS 202
- One Semester of Psychology: PS 101
- One or Two Semesters of Social Science: SO 101 and or EC 103 (select schools require the latter)
- Two Semesters of English/Writing Intensive Courses: EN 105 or EN 110, and an additional English or Writing Intensive course
- Oral Communication: Check with programs interested in to see if Oral Communication in your Major will fulfill
- Typical Pre-requisite Course Chart for Podiatry and other pre-health tracks for comparision.
- Becoming a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - earning a DPM
- DPM Shadowing Resources for Students
- Personalized Information for Students
- 9 US Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
- Application Portal
- Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
- Why I Chose a DPM Degree Over the MD and DO Degrees
- Federal BLS Career Outlook - Podiatrist
- Typical Pre-requisite Coursework (it does vary - check with the individual schools
you are applying to):
- Two Semesters of Biology: BI 107 & BI 108
- Three Semester of Chemistry (General & Organic): CH 125 or CH 126 (requires placement or completion of CH 115), CH 221, & CH 222
- One to Two Semesters of Biochemistry: CH 341 with CH 342 recommended
- Two Semesters of Physics: PY 130 (formerly 207) & PY 140 (formerly 208); Note MA 111
is a co-requisite for PY 130 and MA 113 is the co-requisite for PY 140.
- One Semester of Statistics: BI 235, MS 104, MS 204, or PS 202
- Two Semesters of English/Writing Intensive: EN 105 or EN 110, and another English or Writing Intensive course.
- National Society of Genetic Counselors - About Genetic Counseling
- National Society of Genetic Counselors - Becoming a Genetic Counselor
- Accredited Genetic Counseling Programs (ACGC)
- Federal BLS - Outlook Career Genetic Counseling
- Coursework varies - check the programs you are interested in. Typical coursework for
admission (including the courses that need to be completed in order to take at Skidmore
the classes required for admission to the graduate programs):
- Two Semesters of Biology: BI 107 and BI 108
- One to Two Semesters of Genetics for STEM Majors (note - sometimes Human Genetics is specified): BI 245 and BI 345
- Three Semesters of Chemistry: CH 125 or 126, CH 221, and CH 222 (note - CH 125 or
126 requires completion of CH 115 or placement)
- One Semester of Biochemistry (note - some programs specificy with an Organic Chemistry pre-requisite): CH 341
- One Semester of Psychology: PS 101
- One Semester of Statistics: MS 204 or BI 235
- Additional courses sometimes suggested or required by a subset of programs: BI 242
or BI 247; PS 206; PS 214; embryology (may need to take at another institution if
required); or courses in the social sciences (sociology or anthropology), public health,
& ethics. If possible, additional coursework in genetics, genomics, statistics, and
bioinformatics is often encouraged.
- AUPHA Resources for Prospective Students
- Directory of Health Administration/Management Programs
- Apply to US programs: General HAMPCAS Information (applicant site)
- Becoming a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Frequently Asked Questions - Anesthesiologist Assisting
- Anesthesiologist Assistant - Certification Handbook (NCCAA)
- Finding an AA Education Program (programs listed under Members tab)
- Anesthesia Care Team - Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Applicant Help Center - Anesthesiologist Assistant
Are you interested in a profession that wasn’t listed above? Explore the links on the NAAHP Health Careers Page, which can be used in conjunction with the NAAHP Health Professions Admissions Guide to provide a detailed overview of the preparation and application process for a number of health professions. The Health Professions Admissions Guide is available in the Career Development Center (Starbuck, second floor) and the Health Professions Office (CIS 147), and is available for your individual purchase through the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP).
In addition, the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine maintains an overview of a variery of different careers in health care.
The Career Development Center can be reached at 518-580-5790 and the HPAC Office can be reached at 518-580-5087.