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Allied Health Professions
- Allied Health Professions Overview
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Athletic Trainer
- Cardiovascular Technologist/Technician
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Technician
- Cytotechnologist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Dietitian/Nutritionist
- Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist
- Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
- General Aide
- Genetic Counselor
- Health Information Manager
- Healthcare Interpreter
- Home Care Assistant/Aide
- Kinesiotherapist
- Medical Assistant
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nurses Aide/Nursing Assistant
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
- Optician (Dispensing)
- Orthotist and Prosthetist
- Pathologists' Assistant
- Radiologic Technologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Surgical Technologist
Arts & Humanities in Health
- Arts & Humanities in Health Overview
- Art Therapist
- Medical Historian
- Medical Illustrator
- Medical Librarian
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
- Complementary & Alternative Medicine Overview
- Acupuncture/Oriental Medicine Practitioner
- Chiropractor
- Massage Therapist
- Naturopathic Doctor
Dentistry
- Dentistry Overview
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technician
- Dentist
Environmental Health
- Environmental Health Overview
- Built Environment Specialist
- Environmental Health Advocate
- Environmental Health Practitioner
- Food Safety Specialist
- Occupational Health and Safety Expert
Forensic Science
- Forensic Science Overview
- Crime Scene Investigator (CSI)
- Forensic Biologist
- Forensic Chemist
- Forensic Odontology
- Forensic Pathologist
- Forensic Toxicologist
Health Administration/Management
- Health Administration/Management Overview
- Health Administrator
Informatics
- Informatics Overview
- Bioinformatics
Medicine
- Medicine Overview
- Family Medicine
- Pathologist
- Physician (D.O.)
- Physician (M.D.)
- Physician Assistant
- Physician Scientist
Mental Health
- Mental Health Overview
- Psychiatrist - DO/MD
- Psychologist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Social Worker
Nursing
- Nursing Overview
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Midwife
- Nurse Practitioner
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Vocational/Licensed Practical Nurse
Nutrition/Dietetics
- Nutrition/Dietetics Overview
- Dietetic Technician
- Dietitian
Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy Overview
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Aide
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
Optometry
- Optometry Overview
- Optometrist
Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Overview
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy Overview
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
Podiatric Medicine
- Podiatric Medicine Overview
- Podiatrist (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine)
Public Health
- Public Health Overview
- Behavioral Science/Health Education
- Biomedical & Laboratory Practice
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Global Health
- Health Services Administration
- Maternal and Child Health
- Public Health Practice & Program Management
Speech-Language-Hearing
- Speech-Language-Hearing Overview
- Audiologist (Doctor of Audiology)
- Speech Language Pathologist
Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Medicine Overview
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Technologist/Technician

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Professional Profiles

In this section, you'll meet practitioners in the health professions, who share their daily life and work experiences. Their stories are inspiring and enlightening. In addition, we recommend that you check out the profiles and interviews featured on other health careers Websites, such as the National Library of Medicine's Profiles in Science and the National Institute of Health's Lifeworks.

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	Barbara Brown: Clinical Laboratory Technologist I love my job and I enjoy what I do. It is so rewarding to know I am making a difference in so many people’s lives... Read more
	Anabelle Nuñez, Medical Librarian Arizona Health Sciences Library I feel great knowing I provided information about a grant opportunity that was awarded, or when someone walks away understanding a medical condition, a treatment protocol, or procedure. I was fortunate to land a job that allows me to work towards social equity and justice for underserved communities. Read more
	Tomoral Sams, DMD Public Health Dental Clinic - Savannah, Georgia Providing oral health care to people who would not otherwise receive it is the most rewarding aspect of my career. I am grateful that I chose a career where I can really make a difference. Read more

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Professional Profiles

Barbara Brown: Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Anabelle Nuñez, Medical Librarian

Arizona Health Sciences Library

Tomoral Sams, DMD

Public Health Dental Clinic - Savannah, Georgia

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