Welcome to the Health Sciences & Medicine Career Community!
Are you passionate about advancing health and improving lives? The Health Sciences & Medicine Career Community connects you with opportunities to learn more about careers in healthcare, medical research, and public health. Explore resources to help you gain hands-on experience, understand career pathways, and develop the skills needed to make a difference in the lives of others.
On this page, explore…
- Blog posts with tips, tricks, and nuggets of wisdom about this industry
- Previews of relevant job and internship opportunities through Handshake
- Day-in-the-life videos from real professionals in the field
- Short, hands-on experiences that can offer a little applied knowledge
- Additional online resources and tools to help you learn and be set up for success as you explore related career paths
Medical School Entrance Exams
Test: MCAT (Medical College Admission Test)
Who Needs to Take it: All applicants to U.S. allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) medical schools.
Content:
- Biological and biochemical foundations of living systems
- Chemical and physicals foundations of biological systems
- Critical analysis and reasoning skills
- Psychological, social, and biological foundations of behavior
Physician Assistant (PA) School Entrance Exams
Test: GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
Who Needs to Take it: Many, but not all, PA programs require the GRE.
Content:
- Verbal reasoning
- Quantitative reasoning
- Analytical writing
Alternative: Some PA programs may not require the GRE or may accept other exams, depending on the school.
Nursing School Entrance Exams
Test: TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
Who Needs to Take it: Many nursing schools use the TEAS as an entrance exam for BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) programs
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Science
- English and language usage
Test: HESI (Health Education Systems, Inc.) Admission Assessment Exam
Who Needs to Take It: Some nursing schools require the HESI exam for entry.
Content:
- Math
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Science sections
Test: NLN PAX (National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam)
Who needs to Take it: Some nursing schools require the NLN PAX exam for entry.
Content
- Verbal ability
- Mathematics
- Science
Dental School Entrance Exams
Test: DAT (Dental Admission Test)
Who Needs to Take it: All applicants to U.S. dental schools
- Natural sciences (biology, chemistry)
- Perceptual ability
- Reading comprehension
- Quantitative reasoning
