Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine
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Medicine
Descriptive Career Information
ADA's Career Center
Job descriptions and dental career advice from the American Dental Association.
http://www.ada.org/prof/ed/careers/index.asp
American Medical Association Health Professions
From art therapy to physical therapy to massage therapy, this is a list of all of the AMA's health and health education positions. Click on each link for a career description, and professional requirements.
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/14598.html
Job & Industry Profiles in HealthCare from Monster Worldwide
This page from Monster.com includes different job descriptions in the health care field, along with message boards and other useful tools.
http://career-advice.monster.com/job-industry-profiles/healthcare/Home.aspx
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Physicians and surgeons
Overview of the profession from the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes information about: General nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos074.htm
Job Banks and Searching Advice
Health Career Web
Search health-related jobs by employer or location
http://www.healthcareerweb.com/site/index.html
Medsearch
Healthcare division of Monsterboard; search jobs, research companies, and more
http://career-advice.monster.com/get-the-job/healthcare/home.aspx
Medzilla
Job database and resume posting website for employment in the biology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, heatlhcare and science industry.
http://www.medzilla.com/
Employer Directories
Health Grades
More hospital ratings
http://www.healthgrades.com
Hospital Web
Link to local hospital websites then check for jobs on their employment pages
http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/hospitalweb.shtml
Associations
American Medical Association (AMA)
http://www.ama-assn.org/
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
http://www.amsa.org/
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
http://www.aamc.org/
Graduate School Information
MassCIS
The Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) is available to Massachusetts residents and includes an Education & Training section. Click on "Graduate School Sort" to create a list of schools matching your preferences. From the Mass. Division of Career Services (DCS).
http://masscis.intocareers.org/
Peterson's Online Graduate Program Resource
Peterson's online searchable graduate program database. Users can search graduate programs nationally by keyword, location, etc.
http://www.petersons.com/Default.asp?ShowTab=gr
Market Trends
"For Top Medical Students, Appearance Offers an Attractive Field"
This New York Times article by Natasha Singer, March 19, 2008, says that with regards to residency programs, two specialties related to physical appearance are among the most competitive - dermatology and plastic surgery.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/19/fashion/19beauty.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=For%20Top%20Medical%20Students,%20Appearance%20Offers%20an%20Attractive%20Field&st=cse&oref=slogin
"For the Health-Care Work Force, A Critical Prognosis"
This article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, Washington: Nov 2, 2007. Vol. 54, Iss. 10, by Daniel W. Rahn, and Steven A. Wartman, discusses the shortage of many types of health-care professionals - including physicians - that the US faces, especially within the next 10 years.
http://0-proquest.umi.com.library.simmons.edu/pqdweb?index=8&did=1383183351&SrchMode=1&sid=5&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1208456632&clientId=19053
"The Debate That Won't Die"
Found in the right bottom corner of this publiscation, is a small article commenting on the ongoing debate over women in the medical profession. Concerns include maternity leave and part-time hours.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=33239830&site=ehost-live
Dentistry
Descriptive Career Information
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Dentists
Overview of the profession from the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes information about: General nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos072.htm
Job Banks and Searching Advice
Please let us know if you find any good job banks for dentists!
Associations
American Dental Association (ADA)
http://www.ada.org/
Graduate School Information
Peterson's Online Graduate Program Resource
Peterson's online searchable graduate program database. Users can search graduate programs nationally by keyword, location, etc.
http://www.petersons.com/Default.asp?ShowTab=gr
Market Trends
"For the Health-Care Work Force, A Critical Prognosis"
This article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, Washington: Nov 2, 2007. Vol. 54, Iss. 10, by Daniel W. Rahn, and Steven A. Wartman, discusses the shortage of many types of health-care professionals - including dentists - that the US faces, especially within the next 10 years.
http://0-proquest.umi.com.library.simmons.edu/pqdweb?index=8&did=1383183351&SrchMode=1&sid=5&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1208456632&clientId=19053
"Tale of Two Docs: Why Dentists Are Earning More"
Read about how from 1988 to 2000, the average salary of dentists more than doubled - and how dentists on average earn more that some other types of physicians. By Mark Maremont for Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition; 1/10/2005, Vol. 245 Issue 6, pA1-A9.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=15592627&site=ehost-live
"One-stop shopping"
According to this article, many dentists are limiting their practices to specific areas. Contributing factors include demographic trends, technological advances, economic and political developments. Written by Michael Glick for Journal of the American Dental Association; Mar2007, Vol. 138 Issue 3, p282-284, 2p.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=24464798&site=ehost-live
Veterinary Medicine
Descriptive Career Information
Adventures in Veterinary Medicine
This summer program at Tufts allows students to explore veterinary careers. "Attending this program will give you a clear picture of what it will take for you to to earn a DVM degree and what you can do with that degree."
http://www.tufts.edu/vet/avm/index.html
Careers in Veterinary Medicine
Excellent guide form the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Includes information on veterinarian and veterinary technician careers as well as information on schools and employment outlook.
http://www.avma.org/careers/default.asp
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Veterinarian
Overview of the profession from the U.S. Department of Labor. Includes information about: General nature of the work, working conditions, employment, training and qualifications, job outlook, earnings, and related occupations.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm
Job Banks and Searching Advice
Association of American Veterinary Medicine Colleges (AAVMC)
http://jobs.aavmc.org/search.cfm
American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) - Veterinary Career Center
Searchable national job database
http://jobs.avma.org/search.cfm
Associations
Association of American Veterinary Medicine Colleges (AAVMC)
http://www.aavmc.org/
American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA)
http://www.avma.org/
Veterinary Information Network (VIN)
http://www.vin.com/VIN.plx
Graduate School Information
Association of American Veterinary Medicine Colleges (AAVMC)
http://www.aavmc.org/
NetVet
Extensive list of veterinary career and education links from the Washington University in Saint Louis.
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vcareer.htm
Peterson's Online Graduate Program Resource
Peterson's online searchable graduate program database. Users can search graduate programs nationally by keyword, location, etc.
http://www.petersons.com/Default.asp?ShowTab=gr
Veterinary Schools Online
Career and educational resources from the Veterinary Information Network.
http://www.vin.com/careers/
Market Trends
"AMVA Report on Veterinary Compensation"
Available for order from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
http://www.avma.org/products/resource/default.asp
"Gender-based wage gaps widen"
The results of a study by the American Veterinary Medical Association regarding gender salary gaps and differences in hours worked by U.S. veterinarians are reported here. Written by Krista Schultz for DVM: The Newsmagazine of Veterinary Medicine; Sep2007 Your DVM Career, Vol. 38, p8-9, 2p.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=26328254&site=ehost-live
Market Research Statistics
From the American Veterinary Medical Association. Includes online statistics on 'AVMA membership', 'First year employment', 'U.S. veterinarians', and 'Veterinary specialists'. Also includes reports available for order.
http://www.avma.org/reference/marketstats/default.asp
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