Health Professions Web Resources


Allopathic
Medicine
American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Index of U. S. allopathic medical schools
Medical Scientist Training Programs (MSTP) MD/PHD
  MD/PHD Dual Degree Training - Information from the AAMC
 

Synopsis of MD/PHD programs and the application process

Information about MD-PhD programs and careers as a physician scientist provided by the University of Washington MSTP program

   

Osteopathic Medicine

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
 

Osteopathic Medical College Information Booklet for the 2013 Entering Class

A brief description of each of the osteopathic medical colleges, admissions criteria, minimum entrance requirements, supplementary application materials required, class size or enrollment, application deadlines, and tuition. Also includes information about choosing a career in osteopathic medicine.      

   
Summer Research Programs

AAMC Summer Program Database

A database resource to help undergraduates locate enrichment programs on medical school campuses.

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
SMDEP is a free (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer medical and dental school preparatory program that offers eligible students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates from the National Science Foundation Database for program sites throughout the United States

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation.

Directory of Summer Programs (on the Syracuse University web site)
Premed and Science Student Internship Database (on the Rochester Institute of Technology Site) Comprehensive directory of summer internships in medicine, basic research, biotechnology, etc.
  Summer Opportunities for Minority Undergraduate Students - This web site provides listings of internships in many fields including science and medicine.
   
Dentistry

American Dental Education Association (site with the AADSAS application and information)

 

Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP)
SMDEP is a free (full tuition, housing, and meals) six-week summer medical and dental school preparatory program that offers eligible students intensive and personalized medical and dental school preparation.

  American Dental Association    
  Dental Admissions Testing (DAT) registration and information
  Index of U. S. and Canadian Dental Schools
   
Veterinary
Medicine
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)
  Index of U.S. and Canadian Veterinary Medical Colleges
  Sign up page for the Pre veterinary Electronic Newsletter from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
   
Public Health
American Public Health Association (APHA)
  Index of U.S. schools of public health
  SOPHAS - Centralized Application for Applying to Schools of Public Health
  Explore the field of public health - Sponsored by the APHA
   
Nursing
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
  This web site provides information about accelerated second degree nursing programs, nurse practitioner programs, and career opportunities in nursing.
   

Resources for Minority and Disadvantaged Students

Summer Opportunities for Minority Undergraduate Students - This web site provides listings of internships in many fields including science and medicine.
AAMC "Underrepresented in Medicine" - Definition and information about the terminology
Diversity Initiatives and Resources from the AAMC
Student National Medical Association (SNMA) - "The SNMA is the oldest and largest medical student organization dedicated to people of color and underserved communities."