Pre-Health Students - UCI Division of Career Pathways (2024)

Welcome to the UCI Division of Career Pathways health professions resource page for pre-health students. This comprehensive resource is designed to provide you with valuable information, recordings, guides, articles, and other resources to help you navigate your journey toward a career in the health industry.

Health Professions Recordings

Gaining Experience

Gaining Clinical ExperienceExpand

Access the On Demand Recording for UCI Student Panel: Gaining Clinical Experience

Gaining Medical Scribe ExperienceExpand

Access the On Demand Recording for Gaining Medical Scribe Experience

Gaining Research ExperienceExpand

Access the On Demand Recording for UCI Student Panel: Gaining Research Experience
Access the On Demand Recording for Careers in Pediatric and Interdisciplinary Research

Health Graduate and Professional School Admissions

Application Timeline for Health Professions Grad/Professional SchoolExpand

View the Application Timeline for Health Professions Grad/Professional School (PDF)

Asking for Letters of Recommendation (LORs)Expand

Access the On Demand Recording for Asking for LORs

Biotech and Health Care Grad Programs (Pharmacy, Human Genetics, Pre-PA, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant (PA), Community Medicine Expand

Creating the Pre-Health ResumeExpand

Access the On Demand Recording for Creating the Pre-Health Resume

Health Professions Academic RequirementsExpand

Medical School AdmissionsExpand

UCI School of Medicine: Demystifying Medical School Admissions Session

Case Western School of Medicine: Medical School Admissions Session

Interview with Successful UCI Medical School ApplicantsExpand

How to Get into Osteopathic Medical SchoolExpand

Post Bac ProcessExpand

Demystifying the Post Bac: Featuring Joon Kim, EdD of Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) and UCI Alumni

Post Bac Overview: Charles R. Drew University School of Medicine and Sciences

Q and A with Current UCI Medical StudentsExpand

Connect with UCI Medical Students: Michael Baham MS1 and Luigi Gonzales MS1

Personal Statement for the Health ProfessionsExpand

Virtual: Percival Guevarra, Writing Specialist, UCI Writing Center

Virtual: Writing a Winning Personal Statement for Health Professions

Writing the Statement of Purpose

  • View the Career Guide on Writing the Statement of Purpose (PDF).

Physician Assistant (PA) Admissions OverviewExpand

Ketchum University

KGI (Keck Graduate Institute)

UC PRIME Pre-Health PathwaysExpand

Speaker: Lena Njoku, M.Ed

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Healthcare Careers On Demand Recordings (Listed Alphabetically)

AudiologyExpand

Panel: Allied Health Therapist Careers (Panel: Audiology, PT, OT, SLP)

Business Side of Health CareExpand

Business Careers in Healthcare Panel

Healthcare Administration (Panel: Vice President of Clinical Care Services Autism, Senior Healthcare Project Manager)

Child Life SpecialistExpand

Virtual Career Spotlight: Career Chat with Hospital Child Life Specialist

Clinical Laboratory SpecialistExpand

Virtual: Career Spotlight - Career Chat with Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CLS)

Dentist (DDS)Expand

Career Panel: DDS, Ophthalmologist (MD), Nephrologist (DO), Occupational Therapist CDS Panel: Healthcare

Diagnostic Medical SonographyExpand

Career Spotlight Session: Diane Johnson (RDMS, RVT, RMSKS) (UCI Alumna) Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Ultrasound Technologist Providence St. Joseph Hospital

DO HematologyExpand

Career Spotlight Session: Ronak Mistry, DO (Hematology/Oncology Fellow)

MD NephrologistExpand

Career Panel: Nephrologist (DO), Occupational Therapist, DDS, Ophthalmologist (MD) CDS Panel: Healthcare

MD OphthalmologistExpand

Career Panel: Ophthalmologist (MD), Nephrologist (DO), Occupational Therapist, DDS CDS Panel: Healthcare

MD PediatricianExpand

Career Panel: Nurse (RN, MSN) and Quality Assurance Specialist, Pediatrician (MD) (CHOC)

Medical Student (Osteopathic Medical School)Expand

UCI Alumna Spotlight Session: Grace Huizar UCI Alumna, Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) Medical Student

  • Access the On Demand Recording for UCI Alumna Spotlight on Osteopathic Medical School

NursingExpand

Pathways to Nursing

Career Discovery Series: Nursing

Spotlight on a Career in Nursing

Career Panel: Nurse (RN, MSN) and Quality Assurance Specialist, Pediatrician (MD) (CHOC)

Occupational TherapyExpand

Panel: Allied Health Therapist Careers (OT, PT, SLP, Audiology)

Career Panel: Occupational Therapist, DDS, Ophthalmologist (MD), Nephrologist (DO), CDS Panel: Healthcare

PhD (Pharmacology at UCI)Expand

UCI PhD Student Spotlight: Pharmacology Featuring Yadhira Garcia, UCI alum and current UCI PhD student

PhD (Biomedical/Medical Engineering at UCI)Expand

Considering a PhD in the Sciences? Interview with Current PhD studen

Physical TherapyExpand

Panel: Allied Health Therapist Careers (PT, SLP, Audiology, OT)

Public HealthExpand

Public Health: Career Discovery Series

Panel: Careers, Public Health Alumni and UCI Grad Program in Public Health

Quality Assurance SpecialistExpand

Career Panel: Quality Assurance Specialist, Pediatrician (MD) (CHOC), Nurse (RN, MSN)

Research ScientistExpand

Journey to Become a Senior Research Scientist

Speech and Language PathologyExpand

Career Spotlight Session: Speech and Language featuring Audrey Sugimoto, Speech and Language Specialist, Simi Valley Unified School District

Managing Your Mental Health as a Health Professions Applicant and Practitioner

Managing Mental Health as a Healthcare WorkerExpand

Employer Perspective: Managing Your Mental Health as a Healthcare Worker

Impact of COVID-19 on the Health ProfessionsExpand

Employer Panel: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Healthcare Industry

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Health Industry Specific Resources

Explore detailed industry-specific information for various health professions below. These resources provide up-to-date information about careers, education requirements, and professional development opportunities.

Health ScienceExpand

Explore Health Careers: Reliable, up-to-date information about health professions. Information about a wide variety of health careers, professional profiles, and the latest issues in health care.

ChiropracticExpand

American Chiropractors Association:A non-profit organization representing the chiropractic profession in America. The "What is Chiropractic" section explains the profession, offers key facts and lists qualifications for working in the field.

DentalExpand

American Dental Association: The ADA is the professional organization for dental health professionals. The Education/Careers page contains career-related information including career brochures and fact sheets for dentistry, dental hygiene, dental assisting, and dental laboratory technology.

Dietetics/ NutritionExpand

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Career Resource Pages: Several pages of information on how to become a dietician/nutritionist tailored to specific populations, e.g. international students, DPD graduates, career changers, high school students. There are also career and professional development resources like employability articles and a job board.

NutritionEd: Provides prospective students and future professionals the tools to assist them in reaching their career goals in the nutrition, dietetic and health and wellness fields. There is also information about career specialties, salaries, state requirements, schools, and jobs.

MassageExpand

American Massage Therapy Association: This is the professional association for Massage Therapists. Visit the Career Guidance section to access the Career Path Quiz and career information.

MedicineExpand

Association of American Medical Colleges: Educational information for medical students and professionals. The Students page features a tool to help students navigate their journey from pre-med through residency.

American Medical Association: This site has “Education” and “Life and Career” tabs with information for individuals at any stage in their medical education/career. Users will find tips and resources for aspiring med students, individuals pursuing residency, graduates, and practicing physicians.

New England Journal of Medicine Career Center: A job board, articles, and free downloadable career guide publication for physicians. The guide covers topics like typical schedules, compensation information, and classified ads for opportunities.

NursingExpand

  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing Students Pages:Provides education and career-related information for individuals interested in pursuing nursing degrees from the RN to graduate degrees.
  • American Nurses Association Career & Credentialing: This section of the ANA website contains a “career center” with a free job board, professional development resources, and certification/credentialing information.
  • Best Nursing Degree: A nursing education resource, featuring a directory of over 2,300 nursing schools. The site also includes information about nursing careers, how to become a nurse, and features a New Nurse Survival Guide.
  • Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow: In-depth profiles of nursing occupations, career and life management resources, education resources, and job outlook articles.
  • Nursing Careers and Specialties for RNs: Use this site to obtain information on careers within the nursing field such as how to become one, the specialties within nursing, salaries and requirements, continuing education for career growth, and more.
  • Nursing Salary Guide: Accurate and up to date salary and career information for a range of nursing specialties. Salary data for all states in the US including Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, LPN
  • TopNurse: "Top Nurse Info" helps those interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) find training programs. Many of these programs are free as they are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor or state equivalent agencies. The site has state-by-state pages that list all training locations in a given state as well as their contact information. It also provides free training materials for those preparing to take the CNA exam, which is a requirement in order to become a licensed CNA. We have free practice tests for each section of the CNA exam, as well as supplemental training materials that can be used while taking CNA classes – all of which are free.

Occupational TherapyExpand

American Occupational Therapy Association: AOTA is the professional organization for occupational therapists. Select the Education & Careers tab for online career and employment information including video clips from occupational therapy students.

Orthotists and ProsthetistsExpand

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists: The professional organization for Orthotists and Prosthetists. The Career Info page contains information about careers in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics as well as educational programs, scholarships, and links.

PharmacyExpand

American Pharmacists Association: This site can help you identify the pharmacy career option that is appropriate for you by providing information and guidelines you will need to carry out the process

Pharmacy is Right for Me: Created by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Pharmacy is Right for Meprovides students, parents, and educators with interactive tools, resources, and testimonialsabout career opportunities in the field of pharmacy. Learn about the field of pharmacy, career paths, educational opportunities, fun facts, and more.

Physical TherapyExpand

American Physical Therapy Association: APTA is the professional organization for physical therapists. In addition to information about professional practice, patient care, advocacy and member news, the site contains career information about becoming a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

Radiologic TechnologyExpand

American Society of Radiologic Technologists: The professional organization’s web site for radiologic technologists. Visit the Careers page to learn about the field of radiologic technology.

Respiratory TherapyExpand

American Association for Respiratory Care: The American Association for Respiratory Care is the professional organization for respiratory therapists. The Careers page contains information about careers and career planning in respiratory therapy.

Speech PathologyExpand

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional organization for Speech & Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Visit the Students page for information about careers in communication sciences and disorders.

Pre-Health Students - UCI Division of Career Pathways (2024)

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What is the UCI pathway program? ›

The UCI Law Legal Professional Pathways Program recognizes students for their academic excellence, professional achievements, exceptional life experiences, and their leadership potential in the legal profession.

What is the 4 1 program at UCI? ›

The 4+1 program allows students to earn a bachelor's degree while simultaneously completing courses that can be applied toward a master's degree in Art History. This unique structure permits students to complete coursework for their master's degree during the undergraduate term and one additional year.

What is the most accepted major at UCI? ›

The most popular majors at University of California, Irvine include: Social Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Psychology; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Visual and ...

What is the acceptance rate of UC Irvine? ›

The acceptance rate at UC Irvine is 21.3%.

This means the school is very selective. If you meet UC Irvine's requirements for GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and other components of the application, you have a great shot at getting in.

Is a 4.2 GPA good for UCI? ›

Average GPA: 4

The average GPA at UC Irvine is 4. This makes UC Irvine Extremely Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4, UC Irvine requires you to be at the top of your class.

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To receive a "P" for Pass and to get credit/units, you must earn a grade of "C-" or better.

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Remember that a “C” is only the minimum required grade for eligibility. Most students with a high UC Irvine average GPA have earned A's and B's in their A-G courses. If your GPA is lower than the UC Irvine average GPA for incoming freshmen, don't worry.

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Pathway programs are preparatory courses that are designed to help international students build the skills, knowledge, and qualifications that they will need to enter a bachelor's or master's degree program. These programs generally last one academic year, and they do not end with a degree.

What is pathways UC? ›

Know your major but want to keep your campus options open? Then a UC Transfer Pathway could be the route for you. Transfer Pathways give you a roadmap to prepare for your major and graduate on time from any UC campus.

What program is UCI known for? ›

Offered by: Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. UC Irvine's Computer Science program is internationally recognized for its unique group of faculty and researchers, outstanding students, and cutting-edge curriculum.

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Pathway at UCLA Extension is a two-year college program for students who identify as neurodiverse, offering a blend of educational, social, and vocational experiences.

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