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It’s never High School Planning too early to start planning for a career in health. Now is the time to start taking science classes and learning about the many health career options available to you. If you plan ahead and work hard, nothing can stop you!

• Explore this High School Planning Timeline

• Need some advice on classes to take in high school?

• Want to learn some high school study strategies?

• Check out this Pre-Collegiate Middle School Academic Program through the University of Colorado Denver

Did you know that college graduates make $19,100 on average more than high school graduates per year?

To have an opportunity to enter into rewarding health professions requires education after high school. This is a worthwhile path to success. Set yourself up for this success now by taking college preparatory classes, exploring internship opportunities, learning about the college admissions process, and finding sources of scholarships and financial aid.

There are many special options for students considering careers in health! Check out these resources:

• College in Colorado provides many resources for students of all ages and their parents about college planning, financial aid, and career choices.
  • For free test preparation, click here.
  • Compare higher education opportunities in Colorado. Search for colleges, programs, and majors.

• For SAT registration, information about AP exams, and college profiles, click here.

• Know what classes you need to be admitted to colleges? Check here to find out.

• See what grades and test scores will get you into Colorado schools.
  • Some Colorado schools offer guaranteed admission with a certain Index Score or if other requirements are met. See CU Boulder’s requirements for guaranteed admission here.

• Sharpen your study skills by checking out these guides.

• Read as much as you can! Public libraries have many programs and reading lists that will interest you. Click here to check out the Denver Public Library teen page.

• Consider accelerated and dual degree programs on your path to a health career. You may be admitted to a graduate school program as a senior in high school. University of Colorado Denver offers 10 students per year acceptance into a BA-BS/MD combined degree program. Click here for more information.
  • To see if you’re eligible, click here.

ExploreHealthCareers.org provides a summary of different health related careers, information about working conditions, lists typical academic requirements, and connects you to other resources. You can also search for internship and scholarship opportunities.

Check out College in Colorado’s website to learn about what careers fit your interests:

• To figure out what your interests and current skills are, click here.

• Be sure to check out the Health Sciences and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math career clusters. These pages will tell you about different career options, scholarship opportunities, high school plans of study, and programs offered for various professions.

Here are some links to get you started exploring different health career options. Remember there are many more great options!

• Click here to learn more about careers in public health. You can learn about what professionals do in various parts of this field and the positive impact they have on society

• To find out what physician assistants do and learn what the training and career outlook are like, check out the American Academy of Physician Assistants website.

• To learn about scholarship opportunities for students in Environmental Health programs, check out the National Environmental Health Association student page.

• Find out about a career in pharmacy, training options, and financial aid opportunities at the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Student Center.

• Go to the Association of University Programs in Health Administration Resources for Students section to learn about health care management and administration training and scholarship opportunities.

Join the Pre-Health Professions clubs at your college for networking and experiential opportunities!

Internships and other work experience give you a chance to see what it’s really like to work in different professions. You gain skills, meet people who can help you along your career path, and build your resume. Finding these valuable positions takes initiative – find a program that interests you and go for it!

Here are some opportunities to get you started:

• The University of Colorado Denver offers several pre-collegiate programs for middle and high school students. The two year health careers program is open to first generation high school students. To learn more, click here.

• High school sophomores in the Denver metro area can apply for the two year long Medical Career Collaborative program through The Children’s Hospital. To learn more, click here.

• Larimer County 4-H leadership projects and programs are open to students 5-18. There are chapters in multiple locations throughout the state. This is sponsored in part by Colorado State University.

• Volunteer at a hospital! Skyridge Medical Center has a Junior Volunteer Program for teens ages 14-17.

• American Indians interested in Science and Engineering can look into special internship opportunities by clicking here.

• Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute is a program through the Caddo Kiowa Technology Center open to high school students.

• The National Institutes of Health offers paid research programs for students aged 16 and older. To learn more, click here.

• Frontiers of Science Institute offers rising juniors and seniors in high school a summer science experience through the University of Northern Colorado. This program is open to anyone but is mainly for students who live in rural areas.

• For students interested in environmental health and science careers, a program such as the Western Colorado Conservation Corp offers a paid full time job.

• There are Upward Bound programs through many colleges and universities in Colorado. Click here to learn about the program through Colorado State University. These programs build leadership and academic skills that prepare low income and first generation students for college.

• The Summer Medical and Dental Education Program is a program specifically for first and second year college students. It’s a free program open to students of color, students from rural areas, and economically disadvantaged students. Click here to learn more.

Colorado can offer you a graduate education that will prepare you for almost any health profession. The following links will let you learn about the different programs:

• To learn about the different programs offered and their requirements, click here.

• To check out the Masters of Public Health programs of study, click here.

• To attend an information session, click here.

• To learn about the pre-requirements for admission, click here.

• To learn more about the school and admissions process, click here.

• To learn about the pre-requirements for admission, click here.

• To attend an information session, click here.

• To learn about the pre-requirements for admission, click here.

• To learn about the pre-requirements for admission to the Bachelors program, click here.

• To learn about the pre-requirements for admission to the Masters program, click here.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery

• To learn about the pre-requisites, click here.

• To learn about the pre-requirements for admission, click here.