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Health Professions Pathways

The Health Professions Pathways are designed to support students who are pursuing careers in health-related fields. WOU does not offer professional health degrees but students can complete prerequisite coursework and receive application preparation support.

Health Profession Pathways

The Health Professions Pathways are designed to support students who are pursuing careers in health-related fields. WOU does not offer professional health degrees but students can complete prerequisite coursework and receive application preparation support.

Pathways

Pre-PA

Pre-Med

Experience Opportunities

Experience is an essential component of most health program applications. Students are encouraged to begin gaining relevant experience early in their pre-health journey. Types of experience may include work, volunteer, community service, research, and shadowing. (WOU is not affiliated with all of the following organizations)

West Valley Hospital (Dallas)
Dallas Retirement Village (Dallas)
Salem Free Clinic (Salem & Polk County locations)
Salem Hospital (Salem)
Solterra Hospice (Salem) – Contact Tammy Archuleta (503-539-5760, T.Archuleta@solterrahospice.com)
Community Outreach, Inc. (Corvallis & Albany)
Samaritan Health Services (Corvallis)
Old Mill Center for Children & Families (Corvallis)
Food Pantry & Stitch Closet (WOU Campus)
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp (Clackamas)
OHSU Volunteer Opportunities (Portland)

CNA

Medical Assisting

Chemeketa
Institute of Technology (Salem)

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists (Keizer)

Pre-Nursing Club
Pre-Med Club
Campus Ambassadors (Paid position)
Peer Tutor (Paid position)
Peer Academic Coach (Paid position)
WOU Crew (Paid position)
Community Involvement

Ron Wilson Center
Partnerships in Community Living, Inc.
New Horizons (Multiple Locations)
ProScribe (Medical Scribe)
Scribe-X (Medical Scribe)

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Health Professions Pathways Interest Form

Contact Us

Alyssa Nafziger | Health Professions Coordinator / Advisor

Phone: (503) 751-4060 | E-mail: nafzigera@wou.edu

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