{"id":256,"date":"2017-12-08T21:24:12","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T21:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/?page_id=256"},"modified":"2025-10-01T19:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:29:26","slug":"beta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Professional Health Pathways at EOU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:350px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-30 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2562\" height=\"1406\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-289\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2017\/12\/INLOW.jpg\" style=\"object-position:46% 84%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"46% 84%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2017\/12\/INLOW.jpg 2562w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2017\/12\/INLOW-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2017\/12\/INLOW-1024x561.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2562px) 100vw, 2562px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Pre-Professional Pathways<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">In The College of Science, Technology, Mathematics, &amp; Health Sciences<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">EOU&#8217;s Pre-Professional Healthcare pathways prepare our students for future Graduate and Professional programs, across numerous healthcare fields. Students who take part in these pathways are prepared academically through rigorous coursework that includes the most common program prerequisites. These courses ensure students are ready to seek acceptance and excel within any program they choose to enroll in.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Professional Healthcare Pathways at EOU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-athletic-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Athletic Training<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-chiropractic\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Chiropractic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-dentistry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Dentistry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-medical-lab-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Medical Laboratory Technician<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-nursing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Nursing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-optometry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Optometry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-pharmacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Pharmacy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-physical-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Physical Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-physicians-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Physician Assistant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/pre-veterinary-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Veterinary Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.eou.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EOU Academic Catalog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-red-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/admissions\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply to EOU<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-eastern-navy-color has-eastern-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slate.eou.edu\/register\/request-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources for Pre-Professional Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity blue\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>While the pathway into Graduate and\/or Professional Healthcare programs can take many shapes and be done in many different ways, students seeking entrance into such programs need to start the process as early as possible. Taking part in key experiences and opportunities is oftentimes vital for students looking to enter healthcare programs. By starting those early, students are better able to spread those experiences\/requirements out, in order to not overwhelm them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is information that all EOU Pre-Professional students can reference to aid them in their preparation for their future program(s) and healthcare field.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALL Pre-Professional Students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not sure what healthcare\/career field is best for you? Try a career quiz!\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eou.pathwayu.com\/login?next=%2Fjourney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PathwayU<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.focus2career.com\/Portal\/Login.cfm?SID=1839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Focus2<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/\">Explore Health Careers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/home.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Healthcare Occupation Outlook<\/a> &amp; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lehd.ces.census.gov\/applications\/pseo\/?state=41&amp;type=earnings&amp;compare=postgrad&amp;specificity=2&amp;institution=00322300&amp;degreelevel=05&amp;gradcohort=0000-3&amp;filter=50&amp;program=00\" target=\"_blank\">PSEO Explorer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/medical-careers\/salary-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Average Salaries for Healthcare Careers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/18CQ42xBdiExof2sa83vSms9tL7W7LOC16cu7aNYfy3g\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EOU Degree Completion Planning Document<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1w8T_xnftzy_qOkHScpKRmWHGQeUmbv4-BOJwjUHpco0\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Researching Schools Tracker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1qzi0iXKRasMhLNQ833UZQaEaYv_L6Damc-j6Lb9vl8c\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letters of Recommendation (LOR) Tracker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1HZe8xjgCUSF4jHsCJqqnQSj4S_8vAfvu1LE-jjGwpNY\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experience Log<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Professional Resource Library (coming soon!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-2560\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Healthcare Shadowing:<\/h3><div id=\"ac-2560\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>Many healthcare programs highly recommend and\/or require that students complete so many hours of shadowing within their field of interest, for a variety of reasons. Even for the programs that don\u2019t require it, shadowing is highly beneficial as it gives prospective students the opportunity to see firsthand the roles and responsibilities of the profession they seek to enter and the healthcare field as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below is a list of local clinics and organizations, within Union County, that students could potentially shadow at, along with contact information. Clinics are organized by occupation\/healthcare specialty.<\/strong> <strong>*Every clinic and organization reserves the right to accept or reject students for shadowing purposes and can have their own separate application requirements and\/or approval process that students must follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Occupation\/Clinic<\/th><th>Location<\/th><th>Contact Information<\/th><th>Health Professions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Chiropractic<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grande Ronde Chiropractic Clinic<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-0339<br><a href=\"https:\/\/granderondechiro.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)<br>Acupuncturist (LAc)<br>Chiropractor (DC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kehr Chiropractic<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-9632<br><a href=\"https:\/\/drkehr.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Chiropractic Assistant (CA)Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO)<br>Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)<br>Chiropractor (DC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dentistry &amp; Orthodontics<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>McLean Family Dental<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-4000<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcleanmyteeth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Dentist (DMD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La Grande Family Dental<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-5632<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lgfamilydental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Dental Assistant (CDA)<br>Dental Hygienist (RDH)<br>Dentist (DMD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Koza Family Dental Care<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-4962<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kozafamilydentalcare.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Dental Assistant (CDA)<br>Dental Hygienist (RDH)<br>Dentist (DMD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mark L. Harris<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-0924<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harris-smiles.com\/contact-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Dentist (DMD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sea Brite Dental<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-2741<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagrandedentist.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Dental Assistant (CDA)<br>Dental Hygienist (RDH)<br>Dentist (DMD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eli Mayes Dental<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-8585<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elimayesdental.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Dental Assistant (CDA)<br>Dental Hygienist (RDH)<br>Dentist (DMD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La Grande Orthodontics<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-624-5225<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagrandeorthodontics.com\/contact-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Dental Assistant (CDA)<br>Dental Hygienist (RDH)<br>Orthodontist (DMD)<br>Dental Surgeon (DDS)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joseph D. Martinez Orthodontics<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-3525<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drmartinezbraces.com\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Dental Assistant (CDA)Orthodontist (DMD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nursing<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heart n\u2019 Home<\/td><td>Union County<\/td><td>McKayla Neal<br><a href=\"mailto:mmneal@eou.edu\">mmneal@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3070<\/td><td>Registered Nurse (RN)<br>Nurse Practitioner (NP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Optometry &amp; Ophthalmology<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La Grande Family Eye Care<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-3788<br><a href=\"https:\/\/lagrandefamilyeyecare.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Optometric Assistant (OA)<br>Optician (CPO\/CPOA\/CPOT)<br>Optometrist (OD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apple Eye Care<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-962-7753<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagrandeappleeyecarepc.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Optician (ABOC)<br>Optometrist (OD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>William Pettit, MD (GRH Specialist)<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-3119<\/td><td>Opthomalogist (MD\/DO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pharmacists<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Walmart<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-5460<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/store\/1889-island-city-or\/pharmacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)<br>Pharmacist (PharmD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Safeway<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-663-2706<br><a href=\"https:\/\/local.pharmacy.safeway.com\/safeway\/or\/la-grande\/2111-adams-ave.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)<br>Pharmacist (PharmD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Red Cross<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-6332<br><a href=\"https:\/\/redcrossdrugstore.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)<br>Pharmacist (PharmD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Physical Therapy<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mountain Valley Therapy<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-962-0830<br><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainvalleytherapy.biz\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)<br>Athletic Trainer (ATC)<br>Occupational Therapist (OT)<br>Physical Therapist (DPT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Northeast Oregon Physical Therapy<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-9340<\/td><td>Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)<br>Physical Therapist (DPT)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Veterinary Medicine<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grande Ronde Animal Hospital<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-605-0833<br><a href=\"https:\/\/grande-ronde-animal-hospital.business.site\/?utm_source=gmb&amp;utm_medium=referral#details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Veterinary Technician (CVT)<br>Veterinarian (DVM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Valley Veterinary Care<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-0287<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleyvetlagrande.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Veterinary Technician (CVT)<br>Veterinarian (DVM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Animal Health Center<\/td><td>La Grande<\/td><td>541-963-6621<br><a href=\"https:\/\/animalhealthcenterinc.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Veterinary Technician (CVT)<br>Veterinarian (DVM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GENERAL<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grande Ronde Hospital (GRH) <br><em>*agreement is available for EOU Pre-Professional Health Club (PPHC) members!<\/em><\/td><td>Union County<\/td><td>McKayla Neal<br><a href=\"mailto:mmneal@eou.edu\">mmneal@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3070<\/td><td>MANY<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La Grande Family Medicine<\/td><td>Union County<\/td><td>McKayla Neal<br><a href=\"mailto:mmneal@eou.edu\">mmneal@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3070<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lagrandefamilymedicine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Registered Nurse (RN)<br>Nurse Practitioner (NP)<br>Physician Assistant (PA)<br>Medical Doctor (MD\/DO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EOU Student Health &amp; Counseling Center<\/td><td>EOU<\/td><td>541-962-3524<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>Licensed Psychologist<br>Nurse Practitioner (NP)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HEAL Clinical Education<\/td><td>Virtual<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicalshadowing.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a><\/td><td>MANY<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-2561\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Patient Care Experience Resources<\/h3><div id=\"ac-2561\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>While not every program requires Patient Care Experience (PCE) (aka hands on experience with patients), students who take part in such opportunities often find that it helps them determine if that healthcare field is right for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many programs view PCE differently from Healthcare Shadowing and can prefer\/require it. Oftentimes, in these cases, there tends to be a certain hour requirement within particular PCE positions that the program(s) is looking for. Students should make sure to review each program and their requirements\/preferences for these hours and\/or positions carefully, as they can widely vary between each program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common positions students seek to gain PCE hours are typically within the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/field\/allied-health-professions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Allied Health Professions<\/a> area, which can require a certain amount of training. Below is information on potential training programs and positions students could pursue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Certification &amp; Training Options<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/career\/allied-health-professions\/nurses-aide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)<\/strong><\/a><strong> or Patient Care Technician\/Assistant (CPCT\/A):<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/osbn.oregon.gov\/osbnreports\/Main\/OregonApprovedTrainingPrograms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\/nha-certifications\/certified-patient-care-technician-assistant-(cpct-a)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Patient Care Technician\/Assistant (NHA)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/career\/allied-health-professions\/medical-assistant\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><br>(different certification options) <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stepful.com\/post\/medical-assistant-vs-certified-medical-assistant-vs-registered-medical-assistant#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20main%20certification,as%20opposed%20to%20administrative%20responsibilities.\" target=\"_blank\">CMA vs RMA vs CCMA<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/medcerts.com\/medical-assistant-certification-training-program?tvendor=google&amp;tdd1=google+-+%5bd%5d+-+medical+assistant+-+broad&amp;tdd2=medical%20assistant%20certification&amp;tdd3=b&amp;utm_campaign=google+-+%5bd%5d+-+medical+assistant+-+broad&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_term=medical%20assistant%20certification&amp;hsa_ad=672957582426&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_acc=3485009646&amp;hsa_cam=20523416294&amp;hsa_kw=medical%20assistant%20certification&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-17853563&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_grp=153389867699&amp;hsa_mt=b&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw7JOpBhCfARIsAL3bobdgtqVWx51YKrqkxy7OW5r8J6dxs0zW-amU4TV0Nw25qkA2f3wWUycaAmvOEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medical Assistant Cert. (MedCerts)<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\/nha-certifications\/certified-clinical-medical-assistant-(ccma)\" target=\"_blank\">Clinical Medical Assistant (NHA)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.capyear.co\/bundle\/clinical-medical-assistant-training?msg=signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online MA Certification Course (CapYear)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/career\/allied-health-professions\/phlebotomist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalphlebotomy.org\/Certified_Phlebotomist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phlebotomy (NPA)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\/nha-certifications\/certified-phlebotomy-technician-(cpt)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phlebotomy Certification (NHA)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/medcerts.com\/phlebotomy-technician-online-certification-training?tdd1=google+-+%5bd%5d+-+phlebotomy&amp;tdd2=phlebotomy%20certification%20online&amp;tdd3=e&amp;tvendor=google&amp;utm_campaign=google+-+%5bd%5d+-+phlebotomy&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_term=phlebotomy%20certification%20online&amp;hsa_ad=569619895138&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_acc=3485009646&amp;hsa_cam=2058364552&amp;hsa_kw=phlebotomy%20certification%20online&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-1495428527&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_grp=77739521002&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw7JOpBhCfARIsAL3bobccGM3ZbhTAPrsjBnuAUU8V53j4afH748GrFn0f9QkwBHMoWbed8LAaAtwnEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phlebotomy Course (MedCerts)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerstep.com\/lp\/ppc\/phlebotomy\/?uid=ppc%7Cg_phleb_alpha-cid-15138918394-kwd-305550997835&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw7JOpBhCfARIsAL3bobfY-QPYxgsmwCKDo04XO2Vomm2D0d8Pn9X4YioHebxcEELxxMHm1BgaAsC3EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phlebotomy Course (CareerStep)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/online-schools\/phlebotomy-classes-and-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Phlebotomy Courses (EduMed)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/online-schools\/phlebotomy-classes-and-certification\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Phlebotomy Courses with Financial Aid (EduMed)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/career\/allied-health-professions\/emergency-medical-technician-paramedic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/oha\/ph\/providerpartnerresources\/emstraumasystems\/educationtraining\/pages\/school.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ncoae.org\/courses\/intensive-emt-hybrid-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon \u2018Intensive\u2019 Hybrid EMT Course (NCOAE)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/rchealthservices.com\/oregon-emt-course.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oregon EMT Online Course (AHATS)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/career\/pharmacy\/pharmacy-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/how-to-become\/pharmacy-tech\/\">Guide to Becoming a Pharmacy Tech<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/online-schools\/pharmacy-tech-programs\/\">Online Pharmacy Tech Programs (EduMed)<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/medcerts.com\/pharmacy-technician-certification-training?tdd1=google+-+%5bd%5d+-+pharm+tech&amp;tdd2=%2Bpharmacy%20%2Btechnician%20%2Bcertification&amp;tdd3=b&amp;tvendor=google&amp;utm_campaign=google+-+%5bd%5d+-+pharm+tech&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_term=%2Bpharmacy%20%2Btechnician%20%2Bcertification&amp;hsa_ad=623321942532&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_acc=3485009646&amp;hsa_cam=10141208084&amp;hsa_kw=%2Bpharmacy%20%2Btechnician%20%2Bcertification&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-19837071964&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_grp=105313579081&amp;hsa_mt=b&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwj5mpBhDJARIsAOVjBdoZO1lvIp9QmJyCHeHyuvxheYC3mF0n1oHaYfZpiEmz8UdK3VV241gaAorMEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\">Pharmacy Technician (MedCerts)<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/oregonpharmacy.org\/about\/technician-training-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pharmacy Technician Program (OSPA)<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\/nha-certifications\/certified-pharmacy-technician-(cpht)\" target=\"_blank\">Pharmacy Technician Certification (NHA)<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ohsu.edu\/pharmacy\/pharmacy-technician-training-program-pttp\" target=\"_blank\">Pharmacy Technician Training Program (OHSU)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/career\/physical-therapy\/physical-therapist-assistant\/\"><strong>Certified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)<\/strong><\/a>:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/how-to-become\/physical-therapist-assistant\/\">Guide to Becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edumed.org\/online-schools\/physical-therapy-assistant-programs\/\">Online Physical Therapy Assistant Programs (EduMed)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Other Options:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribeamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medical Scribe &#8211; Scribe America<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalscribes.org\/medical-scribe-programs\/?utm_source=advisors&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medical Scribe Programs (MSTI)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\/nha-certifications\/medical-admin-assistant-(cmaa)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) (NHA)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/certification\/nha-certifications\/certified-ekg-technician-(cet)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified EKG Technician (CET) (NHA)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/medcerts.com\/ekg-technician-online-certification-training?tvendor=google&amp;tdd1=google+-+%5bd%5d+-+ekg+technician&amp;tdd2=ekg%20technician%20certification&amp;tdd3=e&amp;utm_campaign=google+-+%5bd%5d+-+ekg+technician&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_term=ekg%20technician%20certification&amp;hsa_ad=623388247321&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_acc=3485009646&amp;hsa_cam=2058097592&amp;hsa_kw=ekg%20technician%20certification&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-336745734663&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_grp=81472649252&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAmZGrBhAnEiwAo9qHibx4SUYjTamSSv4ab_ZnTS-XxVnOYSIXLo_oZpe1DMfcFIwqLSWPrRoCbeQQAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certified EKG Technician (CET) (MedCerts)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/medcerts.com\/programs\/healthcare\/surgical-technologist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Surgical Technologist (MedCerts)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pacificmedicaltraining.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALL Pacific Medical Training Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/phlebotomycareertraining.com\/programs\/online-classes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALL Career Training Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/medcerts.com\/programs\/healthcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALL MedCerts Training Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerstep.com\/certify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALL Career Step Training Programs<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ALL National Healthcareer Association Training Programs<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-2562\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Community\/Volunteer Service Resources<\/h3><div id=\"ac-2562\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>At its core, healthcare is a service based industry. Without experience providing true community\/volunteer services, students in professional programs often struggle to connect with their peers, patients, and the overall mission and outlook of healthcare providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While most programs don\u2019t require a certain amount of community\/volunteer hours, it\u2019s beneficial for prospective students to have enough experience that they can reference when asked. Ideally, finding a volunteer organization or project that aligns with the students interest and passion is best, as it\u2019s traditionally more sustainable and meaningful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below is a list of local organizations, within Union County, that students could potentially volunteer at.<\/strong> <strong>*Every organization reserves the right to accept or reject students for volunteer work and can have their own separate application requirements and\/or approval process that students must follow.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Organization<\/th><th>Location<\/th><th>Contact Information<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Blue Mountain Humane Society<\/td><td>Union County<\/td><td>541.963.0807<br><a href=\"mailto:info@bmhumane.org\">info@bmhumane.org<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/bmhumane.org\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Support Us<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Center for Human Development<\/td><td>Union County<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chdinc.org\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact CHD<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chdinc.org\/practicum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Practicum Program<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Connections (of NEO)<\/td><td>Union County<\/td><td>(541) 963-7532<br><a href=\"https:\/\/ccno.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Website<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ccno.org\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Application<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>La Grande Food Bank (NTUC)<\/td><td>Union County<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/neighborstogetherofunioncounty.org\/food-bank-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Bank Services<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/neighborstogetherofunioncounty.org\/contact-us\/volunteer-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteer Agreement<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Next Step Pregnancy and Relationship Center<\/td><td>Union County<\/td><td>(541) 963-6918<br><a href=\"mailto:nextstepPIC@outlook.com\">nextstepPIC@outlook.com<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/nextstepprc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Website<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/nextstepprc.org\/volunteering\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Volunteering<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>American Red Cross<\/td><td>*local &amp; state\/national<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Website<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/volunteer\/become-a-volunteer.html#step1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Volunteer<\/a><\/td><td>*for information on EOU\u2019s Red Cross Blood Drives, contact McKayla Neal at mmneal@eou.edu<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Habitat for Humanity | Grande Ronde Valley<\/td><td>*local &amp; state\/national<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitat.org\/or\/la-grande\/grande-ronde-valley-hfh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRV Contact Info<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.habitat.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Website<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meals on Wheels<\/td><td>*local &amp; state\/national<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General Website<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org\/americaletsdolunch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign Up to Volunteer<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h3 id=\"at-2563\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">Enrichment Activities (i.e. Clubs\/Societies, Research, Summer Programs, etc.)<\/h3><div id=\"ac-2563\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p>An increasing desire from healthcare programs is to see proof of enrichment activities on a students resume and experience lists. Such activities can include, but are not limited to, clubs\/societies, summer programs, research groups, etc..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EOU offers a wide array of student clubs\/societies that students can take part in, including several health and science based options, such as: Pre-Professional Health Club, Pre-Health Society (NEOAHEC based), Chemistry Club, Psychology Club, Math Club, and the Science Journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activity(ies) a student joins do not have to be health\/science based. The key is finding ones the student enjoys and can show active and consistent involvement in. The ultimate goal is to showcase the ability to manage an academically rigorous schedule, while also being able to take part in extracurricular activities that the student enjoys and is passionate about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is information on a variety of groups that students can join that often count towards enrichment experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>EOU Club\/Society<\/th><th>Services<\/th><th>Organization<\/th><th>Contact Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/pre-professional-health-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Professional Health Club<\/a> (PPHC)<\/td><td>Healthcare Shadowing<br>Volunteering\/Community Service<br>Professional Development<br>Healthcare Speakers<br>Program Tours &amp; Presentations<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EOU Center for Student Involvement<\/a><\/td><td>McKayla Neal<br><a href=\"mailto:mmneal@eou.edu\">mmneal@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3070<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neoahec.org\/pathway-programs\/undergraduate-resources\/pre-health-society\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Health Society<\/a><\/td><td>Mentorship Match<br>Mock Interviews<br>Personal Essay\/Statement Writing<br>MAPPD Application Tracker Acct.<\/td><td>OHSU\/<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neoahec.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NEOAHEC<\/a><\/td><td>McKayla Neal<br><a href=\"mailto:mmneal@eou.edu\">mmneal@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3070<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/pre-vet-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology\/Tri-Beta Club<\/a><\/td><td>Volunteer\/Community Service<br>Professional &amp; Leadership Development<br>Research Scholarships\/Grants<br>Research Awards<br>National Convention Research Presentations<br>Subscription to BIOS (Biology Journal)<br>UG Research Submission<\/td><td><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\">EOU Center for Student Involvement<\/a><\/td><td>Dr. Laura Mahrt<br><a href=\"mailto:lmahrt@eou.edu\">lmahrt@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/chemistry-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemistry Club<\/a><\/td><td>Field Research<br>Professional Conference Attendance &amp; Presentation<br>Shadowing<br>Volunteer<br>Professional Development<br>Program Tours<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EOU Center for Student Involvement<\/a><\/td><td>Dr. Anna Cavinato<br><a href=\"mailto:acavinat@eou.edu\">acavinat@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3561<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/psychology-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Psychology Club<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EOU Center for Student Involvement<\/a><\/td><td>Dr. Zoe Johnson-Ulrich<br><a href=\"mailto:zjohnsonulrich@eou.edu\">zjohnsonulrich@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541)962-3660<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/the-irrationals-math-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Math Club<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EOU Center for Student Involvement<\/a><\/td><td>Dr. Amy Yielding<br><a href=\"mailto:ayielding@eou.edu\">ayielding@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3314<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/science-journal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Science Journal<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/csi\/clubs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EOU Center for Student Involvement<\/a><\/td><td>Dr. Amy Yielding<br><a href=\"mailto:ayielding@eou.edu\">ayielding@eou.edu<\/a><br>(541) 962-3314<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Research, Professional Development, &amp; Internship\/Fellowship Programs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/members\/great\/61052\/great_summerlinks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) &#8211; Summer Undergraduate Research Programs<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adea.org\/programcalendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Dental Education Association (ADEA) &#8211; Enrichment Programs<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/nida.nih.gov\/about-nida\/organization\/offices\/office-nida-director-od\/office-research-training-diversity-disparities-ortdd\/office-diversity-health-disparities-odhd\/nida-summer-research-internship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) &#8211; Summer Research Internship Program<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/optometriceducation.org\/diversity\/optometry-summer-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association of Schools &amp; Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) &#8211; Summer Programs<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nei.nih.gov\/grants-and-training\/training-nei\/internships-and-student-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Eye Institution (NIH) &#8211; Internships &amp; Student Programs<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/med.nyu.edu\/departments-institutes\/emergency-medicine\/divisions\/emergency-medicine-community-outreach-partnerships\/volunteer\/project-healthcare-summer-volunteer-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergency Medicine Project Healthcare &#8211; Summer Volunteer Program<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shpep.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/studentopportunitycenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Opportunity Center<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/crssprgm\/reu\/index.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. National Science Foundation<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/joinatlantis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlantis Clinical Shadowing Fellowship<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/explorehealthcareers.org\/enrichment-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enrichment Programs &#8211; Explore Health Careers<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projecthsf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Horseshoe Farm<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachforamerica.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teach For America<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>EOU Departments with Research Opportunities:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/anthropology-sociology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ANTH\/SOC<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/biology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biology<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/chem\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chemistry-Biochemistry<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/hhp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Health &amp; Human Performance<\/a><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/psych\/\" target=\"_blank\">Psychology<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity blue\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most rapidly expanding career fields today is that of the health sciences. At Eastern Oregon University students planning to enter a professional program in the health care field take their foundation courses through the pre-professional sequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no \u201cbest\u201d major to gain entry into a professional program that requires a degree, many EOU students complete a Biology or Chemistry-Biochemistry degree, as they already encompass many of the prerequisite courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon admission to EOU, all new students are assigned to an Academic Advisor. If at any time a student chooses to change their current EOU major, they may contact their current Academic Advisor, or email <a href=\"mailto:advising@eou.edu\">advising@eou.edu<\/a> for assistance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Professional Health Advisor: McKayla Neal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity blue\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\n<figure class=\"size-medium is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2022\/11\/McKayla1-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2022\/11\/McKayla1-2-284x300.jpg\" alt=\"McKayla Neal\" class=\"wp-image-394\" style=\"width:284px;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2022\/11\/McKayla1-2-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2022\/11\/McKayla1-2-971x1024.jpg 971w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2022\/11\/McKayla1-2-768x810.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/files\/2022\/11\/McKayla1-2.jpg 1091w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Biology, <strong>Chemistry-Biochemistry<\/strong> &amp; Pre-Professional Health Pathways<\/strong><br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:mmneal@eou.edu\">mmneal@eou.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:541-962-3070\">541-962-3070<\/a><br><strong>Office: <\/strong>BH127<br><strong>Make an appointment:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/success.eou.edu\/portal\/mmneal\">Schedule Here!<\/a> (current EOU students)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mmneal.youcanbook.me\/\">YouCanBookMe<\/a> (prospective &amp; non-EOU affiliates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The College of Science, Technology, Mathematics, &amp; Health Sciences offers undergraduate degrees and coursework which parallels the requirements of professional degree programs in the following areas: Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Physicians Assistant, and Veterinary Medicine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"panels_page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-256","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/256","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=256"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/256\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":698,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/256\/revisions\/698"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/prepro\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=256"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}