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Pre-Health Paths

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Pre-Dentistry

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth.

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Pre-Nursing

Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support. 

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Pre-Physician Assistant

Physician assistants (PA) practice medicine to promote, maintain, or restore human health under the supervision of a physician or surgeon.

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Pre-Pharmacy

Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. 

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Pre-Physical Therapy

Physical therapists, sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. 

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More Health Professions!

From alternative medicine to social work, learn about a handful of additional health professions you might want to consider pursuing.

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