Healthcare Pathways
Explore the pathways we offer to careers in healthcare.
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Dr. Frank Alexander Clark ’02 is the medical director and division chief for adult inpatient and consultant liaison services at Prisma Health Greenville (South Carolina) Memorial Hospital. He is also an associate professor in the psychiatry clinical department at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. -
Dr. Lauren Jordan ’15 received her doctorate in chiropractic medicine from Logan (Missouri) University. -
Saxon Day ’18 is a student at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. -
Mackenzie Gillund ’15 celebrates her graduation from the doctor of osteopathic medicine program at A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Missouri. -
Joanna Podosek ’18 is pursuing her doctorate in occupational therapy at Midwestern (Illinois) University. -
Lauren Bergstresser-Petoskey ’12 is a physician assistant at OSF Medical Group in Galesburg, Illinois. -
Kevin Askew ’11 graduated as valedictorian from the University of Illinois Pharmacy School and is now a clinical pharmacist at Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services in Gibson City, Illinois. -
Kate Saulcy ’19 at the University of Illinois College of Medicine white coat ceremony. -
Brad Dulee ’17 with his family, including his sister Laura Dulee ’20, far left, at his University of Illinois College of Medicine white coat ceremony. -
Sarah Nokes ’09 worked in wildlife research and management before going to vet school at Iowa State University. She now works as a veterinarian at Companion Animal Hospital in Mount Prospect, Illinois -
Nick Evans ’15 earned a doctorate in pharmacy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and now works as a staff pharmacist at a Walmart in Olathe, Kansas. -
Darice Brooks ’18 completed her MS in Exercise Physiology from Western Illinois University and is currently pursuing her PhD at Michigan State University.
Entering healthcare
Healthcare is a rapidly growing and changing profession. More than 11% of all U.S. workers are employed in the healthcare industry, and that figure is expected to grow by more than 15% in the 2020s. The healthcare industry is in constant need of workers who are creative thinkers and problem-solvers — people who can lead and take on new challenges.
Our majors, minors and pre-professional programs help prepare you for success in the healthcare industry — as a doctor, physical therapist, pharmacist, occupational therapist, chiropractor, nurse, athletic trainer and other jobs. Working closely with our professors in the College’s dynamic living-learning environment, you will discover the best career path for you.
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Get to grad school
Whether it’s internships with our network of alumni or reference letters to get into your dream grad or professional school — we’ve got you. If you’re not sure which path to take, we can help you narrow it to help find your fit.
All the sciences
We have multiple pre-programs in the health sciences, but we want you to discover what “pre-whatever you want to do.” Explore the paths to help people and figure out the way you can follow your passion to serve others.
