External Resources

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Health Disciplines

Allopathic Medicine

• American Medical Association
• Association of American Medical Colleges

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

• Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Allied Health Professions

• Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions

Audiology

• Audiology Foundation of America
• American Academy of Audiology

Chiropractic

• Association of Chiropractic Colleges
• American Chiropractic Association

Dental Medicine

• American Dental Association
• American Dental Education Association

Genetic Counseling

• The World of Genetics

Health Administration

• Association of University Programs in Health Administration
• American College of Health Executives

Naturopathic Medicine

• Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

Nursing

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing

Nutrition

• The American Society for Nutritional Sciences

Occupational Therapy

• American Occupational Therapy Association
• American Occupational Therapy Foundation

Optometry

• American Optometric Association
• Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry

Osteopathic Medicine

• American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
• American Osteopathic Association

Pharmacy

• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy College Admissions Test
• Pharmacy College Application Service

Physical Therapy

• American Physical Therapy Association
• All Allied Health Schools

Physician Assistant

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Association of Physician Assistant Programs
• Central Application Service for Physician Assistants: CASPA

Podiatry

• American Podiatric Medical Association
• American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

Public Health

• Association of Schools of Public Health
• American Public Health Association
• What is Public Health?
• Central Application Service for Public Health: SOPHAS

Veterinary Medicine

• Association of American Veterinary Colleges
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Veterinary Medical College Application Service

 

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Student Doctor Network
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Hastings Center Report
Health ethics web site. Discussions that lead to reflection on the ethical and social issues of medicine and medical science.

Washington Highlights
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American Medical News
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The Next Generation
Pre-med and medical student web site. Presents interesting and relevant medical information to students and general interest groups.