Health Career Exploration Resources
This page provides a curated list of websites to help you explore a wide range of health care careers. Whether you're just starting to consider a path in health care or looking to learn more about specific professions, these resources offer information on job roles, education requirements, career outlooks, and more. Use the links below to begin your exploration and discover the opportunities that align with your interests and goals.
- ExploreHealthCareers.org
What it offers: Detailed info on 100+ health careers, including education, salary, job outlook, and shadowing opportunities.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
What it offers: In-depth job descriptions, growth projections, and median pay for all healthcare careers.
American Dental Association (ADA)
Focus: Careers in dentistry, dental school requirements, and licensure.
- American Medical Association (AMA)
Focus: Medical doctor careers (MD/DO), med school prep, and policy updates
American Nurses Association (ANA)
Focus: Nursing professions, including RN, NP, and specialty certifications.
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Focus: Physical therapy careers, education pathways, and licensure.
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Focus: Pharmacy careers, including PharmD paths and specializations.