Health Field Overviews

Explore overviews of different health fields and view resources that can help you find your way to a career in health

two students work with vials in a lab

Health Fields

The Pre-Health Advising Office offers support and resources for students pursuing a range of health careers, from medicine to public health.

three students wearing white coats interact with anatomy models

Medicine

Medical doctors work to maintain and restore human health by applying their knowledge of the art and science of medicine.

Dentistry

Dentists diagnose, prevent, and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the teeth, gums, and mouth.

nursing students practice cpr on a dummy while a doctor watches

Nursing

Nurses play varied roles in health settings, from treating life-threatening emergencies to helping patients maintain health.

Students look on as an optometrist performs an eye exam

Optometry

Optometrists help care for the eyes and related structures by identifying and treating diseases and defects.

two students works in a pharmacy lab

Pharmacy

Pharmacists work at the front line of disease management by dispensing medication and consulting with patients.

a physical therapist supervises a patient doing leg weight exercises

Physical Therapy

Physical therapists help patients improve their ability to perform physical movements through structured exercises.

Two physician assistants work on a laptop

Physician Assistant

Physician assistants provide direct, independent patient care in a wide range of specializations.

upclose view of a foot skeleton model

Podiatry

Podiatrists focus on the medical care of the foot and ankle in specializations ranging from surgery to sports medicine.

A doctor high-fives a child sitting in his mother's lap

Public Health

Public health professionals seek to treat and prevent threats to the health of entire populations.

a student helps a vet examine a dog

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinarians safeguard animal and public health by treating and preventing animal diseases.