Nice! Medical is a good path for you.
Pursue one of the dozens of specialties in the medical career field that allow you to be at the forefront of healthcare.
Family / Primary Physician
Emergency Medicine Physician
Pediatrician
Anesthesiologist
Neurosurgeon
Average salary for Information Services
$204,000 - $443,000
how to get ready
middle school
Explore your interest in medicine by taking science classes, talking to doctors, and researching what interesting about the medical field!
Career Exploration
Look into programs that introduce youth to the fundamentals and basics of the medical field.
Places to get started: Career Exploration
Learn more about Vitals for STEM Success
HOSA JR
Get involved with HOSA JR. A great way to learn about the field of medicine and how to get involved!
Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
Look into joining student organizations or clubs that focus on science, such as biology, chemistry or life sciences club.
Places to get started: Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
Career Exploration
Look into programs that introduce youth to the fundamentals and basics of the medical field.
Places to get started: Career Exploration
Learn more about Vitals for STEM Success
HOSA JR
Get involved with HOSA JR. A great way to learn about the field of medicine and how to get involved!
Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
Look into joining student organizations or clubs that focus on science, such as biology, chemistry or life sciences club.
Places to get started: Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
Questions to ask in Middle School
What kind of classes should I take in High School to advance my interest in health?
What type of career do I think I’d like within the Medical field?
Do I envision myself working with patients in a clinical setting?
How can I get certification for a health career once I’m in high school?
how to get ready
high school
Explore the specialties of medicine and work to gain relevant experience that furthers your goal of being a doctor!
Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeship Opportunities
Ready for first hand knowledge of life in the medical field? Start by shadowing a doctor working in the specialty that's of interest to you.
Places to get started: Volunteer / Internship/ Apprenticeship Opportunities
Get some tips on how to shadow a doctor
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Rush University Medical Center
Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
Look into joining your school's medical club, biology club, or HOSA. Also look into summer camps for hands-on experience, or explore volunteering or tutoring elementary students.
Places to get started: Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
Learn more about HOSA and how to become a member
Classes to take in High School
AP Biology and AP Chemistry. Look into college courses you can take at your community college to get prerequisites complete.
Places to get started: Classes to take in High School
Check out what classes are need for your major
Volunteer / Internship / Apprenticeship Opportunities
Ready for first hand knowledge of life in the medical field? Start by shadowing a doctor working in the specialty that's of interest to you.
Places to get started: Volunteer / Internship/ Apprenticeship Opportunities
Get some tips on how to shadow a doctor
Learn about volunteer opportunities at Rush University Medical Center
Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
Look into joining your school's medical club, biology club, or HOSA. Also look into summer camps for hands-on experience, or explore volunteering or tutoring elementary students.
Places to get started: Clubs / Extracurricular Activities
Learn more about HOSA and how to become a member
Classes to take in High School
AP Biology and AP Chemistry. Look into college courses you can take at your community college to get prerequisites complete.
Places to get started: Classes to take in High School
Check out what classes are need for your major
Questions to ask in High School
What classes should I take to prepare me for college?
Who can help me build a professional network?
How do I determine what speciality I want to work in and what health care setting interests me?
Which college 2 or 4 year would be the best fit for me, including costs and career interests?
Which colleges have success in getting students like me to graduate and get into medical school?
how to get ready
higher education
Use this time to prepare and stay on track for medical school!
Pre-Med / Biology
Look into being on a pre-med track as an undergraduate student to ensure you take all prerequisites for medical school.
Research / Internship Opportunities
Look into applying for an summer research program opportunity.
Places to get started: Research / Internship Opportunities
Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
Rush's Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
University of Chicago's Summer Pathway Program
MCAT Preparation
Look into preparing for the MCAT, the standardized test needed for entry into medical school.
Pre-Med / Biology
Look into being on a pre-med track as an undergraduate student to ensure you take all prerequisites for medical school.
Research / Internship Opportunities
Look into applying for an summer research program opportunity.
Places to get started: Research / Internship Opportunities
Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
Rush's Summer Undergraduate Research Programs
University of Chicago's Summer Pathway Program
MCAT Preparation
Look into preparing for the MCAT, the standardized test needed for entry into medical school.
Questions to ask in Higher Education
How can I get hands on/interactive work experience?
Who can help me build a professional network?
How can I best prepare for the MCAT?
Can I major in another subject, and still apply to medical school?
Do I have to major in a science discipline to apply to medical school?
How many Medical Schools should I apply to?
Am I taking the needed and necessary prerequisites for medical?
Want to know more about a career in Medical?