The Health Careers Program of Spelman College was initiated in 1971 to advance more qualified young women into the professional/allied health schools of medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and graduate health programs.
Since its inception, the Health Careers Program has assisted over 800 students in gaining admission to many prestigious professional/allied health institutions.
We coordinate visits to healthcare facilities and professional schools, schedule on-campus visits for lectures and recruitment personnel and assist students in identifying facilities where they may participate in academic enrichment/research activities during the academic years and summers.
The Health Careers Program provides additional opportunities such as:
