Resources for Students

For Health Professions Students

AAMC Careers in Medicine - Career planning program to help in choosing a specialty and applying to residency programs.

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) - Scholarship and loan repayment program for practitioners in underserved areas.

Osteopathic Physician Recruitment Program (OPRP) - Des Moines University's loan repayment program for students with an interest in rural practice.

Primary Care Recruitment and Retention Endeavor (PRIMECARRE) - Loan repayment program administered by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Rural Medicine Educational Pathway - Des Moines University's scholarship program for students interested in practicing in rural Iowa.

For K-12 & Undergraduate Students

Discover Nursing - Guide to the nursing profession with real-life stories as well as info on scholarships, nursing programs and preparation,.

ExploreHealthCareers.org - Information on over 100 healthcare careers, as well as schools, financial aid and pre-health enrichment programs.

Health Occupations Students of America - National student organization for students interested in health careers.

I Have a Plan Iowa - High school, college and career planning resource.

Iowa College Access Network (ICAN) - Resource for planning, applying and paying for college.

Iowa College Student Aid Commission - State agency offering financial aid information, resources and services .

Iowa Hospital Association - Information on healthcare careers, schools and scholarships.

Pathways to Health Care Careers - Workfforce program that connects refugees and immigrants in Iowa to jobs in healthcare.

Volunteer Iowa - Information on volunteering and a searchable database of volunteer opportunities.