Biology
Careers
Biotechnology Careers
- Biotechnology Career Information - http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/CC/
A wide variety of resources containing information on careers in biotechnology including the web addresses of a large number of biotechnology companies.
Cardiovascular Perfusionist
- The Perfusion Home Page - http://www.perfusion.com/
A variety of resources for students interested in perfusion. - Perfusion Schools - http://www.perfusion.com/perfusion/education/schools.asp
A listing of schools offering programs in cardiovascular perfusion. - University of Nebraska Perfusion Program - http://www.unmc.edu/cpe/
A description of UNMC's graduate program in perfusion as well as other resources about careers in cardiovascular profusion
Dentistry
- US Dental Schools - http://www.dentalsite.com/dentists/densch.html
A listing of dental schools in the United States. Links are provided to most. - Mike's Guide to Dental School -http://members.tripod.com/~softballteam/dental.html
Another personal guide to dental school. Covers a lot of information in addition to admissions. - Dental Admission Testing Program - http://www.ada.org/dat.aspx
The Official Site for the DAT. - ADEA - http://www.adea.org/publications/library/ForStudents/Pages/default.aspx
The Official Site for the American Dental Education Association. This site can be used to obtain your dental school application forms.
Environmental Careers
- Environmental Career Opportunities - http://www.ecojobs.com
Another source of advertisements for jobs and internships in the field of environmental science. - ESA Job Announcements and Careers in Ecology -http://www.esa.org/careers_certification/employment.php
A set of job announcements from the Ecological Society of America. - Environmental Organization Web Directory -http://www.webdirectory.com/Employment/
A listing of environmental organizations with available jobs. - Jobs in Conservation Biology - http://www.conbio.org/Jobs/
- Environmental Careers Organization - http://www.eco.org/
- Environmental Jobs and Careers - http://www.ejobs.org/
- Global Volunteer Network in New Zealand -http://www.volunteer.org.nz/newzealand/
Although unpaid, volunteer positions such as these can be amazing opportunities that provide the necessary experience for a career in environmental science. Although the organization is headquartered in New Zealand, they place volunteers throughout the world.
Genetic Counseling
- Master's Programs in Genetic Counseling - http://www.gradschools.com/Subject/Genetic-Counseling/169.html
Another listing of graduate programs in genetic counseling with web site links.
Marine Biology Careers
- Web Site Listing - http://hopkins.stanford.edu/careers.htm
An extensive listing of career resources for prospective marine biologists. Constructed by Stanford University.
Marine Mammal Careers
- NOAA - http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/library/resources/career.htm
Sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This web site provides information for undergraduates wishing to pursue a career involving work with marine mammals. - Society for Marine Mammalogy - http://www.marinemammalogy.org/
Sponsored by the primary scientific society dedicated to the study of marine mammals. Contains a variety of resources including advice on careers in marine mammalology. - Dolphin Research Center -http://www.dolphins.org/about_career_opportunities.php
A description of career opportunities at the Dolphin Research Center. Also includes generation information on marine mammalology careers. - Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums - http://www.ammpa.org/
This international organization provides a listing of all member institutions, which may offer employment opportunities. - Strategies for Pursuing a Career in Marine Mammal Science -http://dolphin1.net/network/dolphinsong/strategies.htm
Sponsored by the Society for Marine Mammalogy. Includes a wealth of advice including many addresses for institutions involved with the study of marine mammals.
Medical Quackery
- Quackwatch - http://www.quackwatch.com/
A guide to health fraud, quackery, and intelligent decisions. A web site devoted to the investigation of fraudulent medical practices. Updated daily.
Medical School - General
- Medical Student Net - http://www.studentdoctor.net/
A service that addresses many of the questions in the minds of pre-med students including thousands of free pages of information and links. - Alex' Illicit Guide to Medical School Admissions -http://www.bestpremed.com/
Useful sight with tons of information - Medical School Interview Feedback - http://interviewfeedback.com
Medical school applicants fill out an on-line questionnaire about their interview experiences. You can browse the questionnaires or submit questionnaires to the database. Another great resource for preparing for interviews. - Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) - http://www.aamc.org
Contains a listing of medical schools and other information valuable to premeds. This organization provides the AAMCAS application which is used to apply to almost all medical schools. - Kaplan Review - http://www.kaplanmedical.com/
This site is maintained by a company that offers regular courses for preparing for the MCAT. Although it contains a lot of valuable information, it is also geared towards getting you to pay for their course. - Princeton Review - http://www.review.com/Medical/index.cfm
This company prepares preparatory books for a number of examinations including the MCAT. Has a search engine called a medical school Find-o-rama as well as other topics about medical school admissions and the MCAT. - The PreMed Zone - http://www.premed411.com/home.html
Informational resources for premedical students, including: the MCAT, premedical strategy and tactics, the application process, plus more. - Medical Education Ring - http://i.webring.com/hub?ring=mededrg
A source for a variety of web sites related to medical education. - Medscape - http://www.medscape.com
A site for premed students, medical students, and medical practitioners. Updated daily with information on news and developments in the field of medicine. - MCAT site - https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/
Official site for information on the MCAT examination. - Diary of a Third Year Med Student - http://upalumni.org/medschool/
A detailed personal account of the mentally trying and heart wrenching difficulties of being a third year medical student. Contains numerous references as well as a section devoted to applying to medical school.
Medical School - Osteopathic Medicine
- The Osteopathic Medical Resource -http://www.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Pages/default.aspx
A comprehensive web site about the field of osteopathic medicine. - AACOM - http://www.aacom.org
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. Official website for applying to osteopathic medical schools. This organization produces the AACOMAS application that is used in applying to all osteopathic medical schools. - Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) -http://www.studentdo.com/
SOMA is the largest osteopathic student medical association in the US. Visit over 120 links, selected journal articles, join the largest osteopathic mailing list and much more.
Medical Technology
- Medical Technologist.net - http://www.medicaltechnologist.net/Default.asp
A set of resources describing medical technology educational programs and careers. - AMT - http://www.amt1.com/
American Medical Technologists. This site provides many resources for prospective medical technologists including information on certification procedures.
Occupational Therapy
- American Occupational Therapy Association - http://www.aota.org/
Primary OT organization in the country. Provides resources on occupational therapy schools and careers. - Occupational Therapy Internet World -http://www.sjsu.edu/occupationaltherapy/Resources/
A diverse set of internet resources for occupational therapists.
Optometry
- ASCO - http://www.opted.org/
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. Contains many useful resources including a listing of optometry schools. - AOA - http://www.aoanet.org/
American Optometric Association. Contains useful resources for optometrists and those exploring careers in optometry. - Future Optometrist - http://www.aoa.org/x5153.xml
A guide to optometric education. - OAT - http://www.kaptest.com/Optometry/Optometry
Kaplan guide to the Optometry Admissions Test.
Physical Therapy
- APTA - http://www.apta.org/ProspectiveStudents/
The American Physical Therapy Association listing of all U.S. schools of physical therapy. There are additional resources on this web site for physical therapists and physical therapy students. - PTCentral - http://www.ptcentral.com/
A comprehensive guide to the profession of physical therapy. - Physical Therapist.com - http://www.physical-therapist.com
A comprehensive guide to the profession of physical therapy - Physical Therapy Connection - http://www.physicaltherapyconnection.com/
A ring of Physical Therapy sites with a variety of content.
Speech Therapy
- ASHA - http://www.asha.org/
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. This site provides information on careers in audiology, speech-language pathology, or speech, language, and hearing science. - Speech Paths - http://www.speechpathologygroup.com/
A diverse set of internet resources for speech therapists and pathologists. - Speech Language Pathology World - http://www.rehabworld.com/rwstdex.htm
A diverse set of internet resources for speech therapists and pathologists - University Programs in Speech Therapy - http://facstaff.uww.edu/bradleys/cdprograms.html
A listing of schools offering graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology
Veterinary Medicine
- VCAT - http://www.gradview.com/articles/tests/vcat.html
Guide to the Veterinary College Admissions Test. - AVMA - http://www.avma.org
American Veterinary Medical Association. Contains information on careers in veterinary medicine. - Listing of Veterinary Colleges -
http://www.aavmc.org/Students-Applicants-and-Advisors.aspx
Listing of Veterinary Colleges sponsored by the Student American Veterinary Medicine Association.
