The annual Health Careers Fair is coming up soon and you are invited to attend!

This is the once-a-year opportunity to see what academic programs the University has to offer in the area of health professional programs. Find out more about programs you might already know a little about; learn about programs you hadn't thought about!

Meet and greet admissions professionals from the different areas and get your questions answered.

Health Careers Fair 2009
Tuesday, October 13
2:00 - 5:00pm
Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall
Minneapolis Campus
Open to all students

Learn about the different health professional programs that the University of Minnesota has to offer...all on the same day in the same place. Don't miss it!

Posted by Jennifer Rosand at 10:55 PM | Permalink

Volunteering is a great way to discover what you like (and dislike) about different health professions. Plus, volunteering and/or work experience is also often a major element in your application when applying to a health professional program.

Check out the http://serve.gov/ website for ideas...all you need to do is put in your zip code. Get started on your health career by volunteering in your area today!

Posted by Jennifer Rosand at 11:36 AM | Permalink

Rural health is a big issue in health care today, both for people and animals. Learn more about initiatives and incentives for those interested in rural health in the August 2009 edition of the Minnesota Department of Health's Office of Rural Health & Primary Care's monthly update.

Posted by Jennifer Rosand at 11:26 AM | Permalink

The University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine is treating the Como Zoo's new baby giraffe at the St. Paul Campus. Look here for a video on this unique patient.

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