Other Pre-Professional Areas

Pre-Professional Areas of Interest

A career in healthcare extends far beyond medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. Whether you're interested in helping patients regain mobility, improving vision, providing rehabilitative care or specializing in musculoskeletal health, The University of Akron can help you prepare for a wide range of professional programs. Explore each pathway to learn about career opportunities, admissions resources and the next steps toward your chosen profession.

Career Paths

Discover healthcare careers that require graduate or professional education after earning your bachelor's degree. Explore each profession to learn about career opportunities, educational pathways and resources to help you prepare for the next step.

Help patients improve mobility, manage pain and support overall wellness through hands-on musculoskeletal care.

General Information

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Chiropractors

Explore Health Careers - Chiropractic Medicine

Professional School Information

Association of Chiropractic Colleges

The Council on Chiropractic Education

National Organizations

American Chiropractic Association

Empower people of all ages to develop, recover or regain the skills needed for everyday life and independence.

General Information

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Therapists

Explore Health Careers - Occupational Therapy

Professional School Information

American Occupational Therapy Association

National Organizations

American Occupational Therapy Association - Assembly of Student Delegates

American Occupational Therapy Association

Diagnose vision conditions, prescribe corrective lenses and help patients maintain lifelong eye health.

General Information

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Optometrists

Explore Health Careers - Optometry

Professional School Information

Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry

National Organizations

American Optometric Student Association

American Optometric Association

National Optometric Student Association

National Optometric Association

Help patients restore movement, improve function and recover from injuries through personalized rehabilitation plans.

General Information

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Physical Therapists

Explore Health Careers - Physical Therapy

Professional School Information

American Physical Therapy Association

American Physical Therapy Association - Students

National Organizations

American Physical Therapy Association - Student Assembly

American Physical Therapy Association

Specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle and lower extremity.

General Information

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Podiatrist

Explore Health Careers - Podiatric Medicine

Professional School Information

American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine

National Organizations

American Podiatric Medical Association

 

Contact:

Ashley Rini
Director, Pre-Health Advising
Email: rini@uakron.edu
Phone: 330-972-6513
Fax: 330-972-7305
Campus location: CAS 118

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