Introduction to Health Science (HIS) Weeks 5-14: Career Pathways and Professional Identity and Exams, Writing, Literacy, Community Engagement, and Pitching, Technology, Future of Healthcare

public health

The practice of protecting and improving the health of people in a community

Personal Statement

first and best opportunity you have to speak directly to admission officers.

Medicine standard courses

1 year of English

1 semester of Calculus

1 semester of Statistics

1 year of Introductory Biology

1 year of General Chemistry

1 year of Organic Chemistry

1 year of General Physics

What is the preferred coursework for dental school applicants?

Same as medicine, except schools prefer 1 year of Anatomy and Physiology with lab.

What type of experience is preferred for dental school applicants?

A manual dexterity experience such as sculpting, instrument lessons, or hobbies like crochet.

Pharmacy standard courses

Same as medicine, except it it requires a speech course and an economics course. NO Test Required Anymore

Veterinary Medicine standard courses

Same as medicine except, Animal Science course may be required

A Medical Terminology course may be required. must take GRE or MCAT

Physical therapy standard courses

Same as medicine except, Physics is the primary course of evaluation, along with

Anatomy and Physiology with lab. must take GRE for some schools

Nursing standard courses

1 year of Biology

1 year of Anatomy and Physiology with lab*

1 semester of General Chemistry

1 semester of Microbiology plus lab

1 semester of General Psychology

1 semester of Human Growth and Development or Developmental Psychology

1 semester of Nutrition

1 year of English

1 semester of statistics/biostatistics

Public Health standard courses

No pre-requisites, However preferred courses include:

Statistics/biostatistics

Introduction to Public Health, Introduction to Epidemiology. may have to take GRE, but many schools who do not require it anymore

health promotion

the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health

Multidisciplinary effort

Involves collaboration between healthcare professionals, policymakers, community organizations, and individuals

Scope

Includes policy, education, environmental change, economic support, and community empowerment

Aim

To improve the overall health and well-being of populations

Healthy People 2030

promote a holistic approach to health promotion and disease prevention

Health Science Major Core Courses

Introduction to Health Science, Introduction to Public Health, Race, Gender, and Medicine, Introduction to Epidemiology, Special Topics: Health Informatics, Internship and Practicum in the Health Sciences, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Research and Evaluation in the Health Sciences

Health Science Major Cognate Courses

Applied Calculus, General Statistics, Cell Biology, Organismal Form and Function, Introductory Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I and Lab, Organic Chemistry II and Lab

What EPIC Does

Keeps electronic patient medical records and allows providers to enter notes, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Orders labs, imaging, and medications, and supports patient registration, scheduling, and billing

What is EPIC

a major electronic health record (EHR) platform used by hospitals and clinics

4M's

meaningful, manageable, moveable, maintainable

Sustainability

meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

scalability

The capacity for the system to change in size and scale to meet new demands