Exploring Health Professions
Comparison Chart of several Health Professions
- Naturopathic Medicine
- Optometry
- Oriental Medicine
- Osteopathic Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Public Health
- Podiatry
- Veterinary
- Web Resources
Naturopathic Medicine
Books
- Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology by Michael Friedman (2001)
- Fundamentals of Naturopathic Medicine by Fraser Smith (to be published Jan. 2003)
- Naturopathic Medicine: Treating the Whole Person by Roger Newman Turner (1991)
- Pocket Guide to Naturopathic Medicine (The Crossing Press Pocket Series) by Judith Boice (1996)
Organizations
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
http://www.naturopathic.org/
The Naturopathic Medicine Network
http://www.pandamedicine.com/
Oriental Medicine
Organizations & Resources
American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM) http://www.aaom.org/
AAOM's list of Oriental Medicine Programs
http://www.aaom.org/schools.asp
Acupunture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
http://www.acupuncturealliance.org/
The Pulse of Oriental Medicine
http://www.pulsemed.org/noframes4.htm
Osteopathic Medicine
Books
- The Lost Art of Healing by Bernard Lown (2002)
- Opportunities in Osteopathic Medicine Careers by Terence J. Sacks (2001)
- Osteopathic Medicine: A Reformation in Progress by R. Michael Gallagher (2001)
- The D.O.'s: Osteopathic Medicine in America by Norman Gevitz (1991)
Student Doctor Website: Osteopathic Medicine
http://www.studentdoctor.net/do/
Optometry
Books
- Self Study Course for Optometric Assisting by American Optometric Association (1997)
Organizations
The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
http://www.opted.org/
The American Academy of Optometry
http://www.aaopt.org/
The American Optometric Association
http://www.aoanet.org/
The National Optometric Association
http://www.natoptassoc.org/
Pharmacy
Web Resources
Pharmcas: Pharmacy College Application Service
www.pharmcas.org
Physical Therapy
Books
- Careers in Physical Therapy (Career Resource Library) by Trisha Hawkins (2001)
- Physical Therapy Professional Foundations: Keys to Success in School and Career by Kathleen A. Curtis (2002)
- Medical Rehabilitation: A Student's Textbook by J. V. Basmajian (1984)
Organizations and Other Resources
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
http://www.apta.org/
Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association
http://www.ptjournal.org/
Physician Assistant
Organizations and Resources
American Academy of Physician Assistants
http://www.aapa.org/
Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
http://www.pauniversity.com/
Physician Assistant Journal
http://www.pajournal.com/
U.S. News and World Report Health Program Rankings
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/hea/brief/pas_brief.php
Podiatry
Books
- Principles and Practice of Podiatric Medicine by Leonard A. Levy (1990)
- Advances in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery by Stephen Kominsky (1996)
- Review Text in Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine by Marc Benard (1997)
- Public Health and Podiatric Medicine by Arthur Helfand (1987)
Organizations
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
http://www.aacpm.org/
American Podiatric Medical Association
http://www.apma.org/
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM) 2003 AACPMAS web
application
http://www.e-aacpmas.org/
Podiatric Mentor Network
http://www.aacpm.org/contactpod
Public Health
Books
- Introduction to Health Services, 6e by Stephen Williams (2001)
- Public Health: What Is It and How It Works by Bernard J. Turnock (2001)
- Opportunities in Public Health Careers
- Introduction to Health Services, 6e by Stephen Williams (2001)
- Public Health: What Is It and How It Works by Bernard J. Turnock (2001)
- Opportunities in Public Health Careers by Terry W. Pickett (1994)
Organizations and Other Resources
American Public Health Association (APHA)
http://www.apha.org/
Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH)
http://www.asph.org/
Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
http://www.sophe.org/
Veterinary
Books
- Public Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine Careers by Robert E. Swope (2001)
- Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements in the United States and Canada: 2001 Edition for 2002 Matriculation by Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (2001)
- Opportunities in Animal and Pet Careers by Mary Price Lee (1993)
- Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine: Science and Tradition by Susan G. Wynn (2002)
Organizations & Resources
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC)
http://aavmc.org/
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
http://www.avma.org/
Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) Web application
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/vmcas.htm
The Journal of Veterinary Medical Education (JVME)
http://www.jvmeonline.org/
Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR)
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/VMSAR_publications.htm
Volunteer Work & Internships
New England Aquarium
http://www.neaq.org/community/index.html
Museum of Science
http://www.mos.org/support_mos/volunteering
Web Resources
Explore Health Careers
www.explorehealthcareers.org
U.S. News and World Report Health Program Rankings
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/grad/rankings/hea/brief/vet_brief.php
Last updated on Wednesday, May 02, 07 at 09:27:30 AM EDT.
