Tag: Healthcare

Graduate Education

Graduate Student Spotlight: Michael Richards ’11, Physical Therapy Graduate

Are you considering a career in healthcare and thinking about getting your doctorate degree in Physical Therapy? Physical therapists are in high demand and the need for physical therapy professionals is set to grow in the foreseeable future, meaning high prospects for job placement after degree completion. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, …

Undergraduate Programs

All About Clarkson’s Health Coaches Program

Faith Hutton smiling at the camera

Hi! My name is Faith Hutton, I am from Gouverneur, NY and will be graduating from Clarkson in December of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  My time at Clarkson has been largely spent focusing on healthcare and medicine related classes since I am a pre-med student. I know what you’re thinking, “why …

Undergraduate Programs

5 Tips On Getting Into A Top Medical School

A student wearing a white medical coat and blue shirt with black tie smiles at the camera

Hello, my name is Kevin MacKrell, and I graduated from Clarkson in 2017, with a B.S. in Biomolecular Science. I just recently graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and this summer I will begin a three-year residency program with the University of Buffalo in Emergency Medicine. I did not always know that I wanted …

Graduate Education

Bioethics in Our Dynamic Healthcare System

Costel Darie working with students in the Biomolecular and Chemistry Lab at Clarkson University

Life is full of choices, and in the healthcare industry, those choices may mean the difference between life and death. Since its inception in the 1960s, the field of bioethics has played a major role in supporting decision-making and policy formulation within the healthcare system, but being in the midst of a global pandemic has …

Undergraduate Programs

All About Pre-Health Sciences Tracks at Clarkson

A Clarkson student works with instrumentation including a pipette and colored solution in a beaker.

Pre-Health Science tracks at Clarkson are the perfect way to prepare yourself for the next stage of your education or career while working through your major, whether your goal is to become a medical practitioner/professional, or work in the healthcare industry in a myriad of careers. Healthcare careers are often ranked among the best jobs …

Graduate Education

Physical Therapy: Selecting a Doctorate Program That’s Right For You

Physical Therapy Students working with their patients in Clarkson hall

Earning a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree can open the door to a deeply rewarding career dedicated to improving the lives of those around you. As an expert in human body movement, a physical therapist’s (PTs) role is to: Currently ranked 15 on U.S. News and World Report’s “100 Best Jobs” list, paired with …

Graduate Education

Pursuing a Career in Healthcare Management

Clarkson PA student, Aaron Cooper, completes his round at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

When it comes to career outlook, fields within the healthcare industry continue to top the charts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, between now and 2028, the overall projected job growth for healthcare occupations is 14 percent, translating to more job growth within the healthcare industry than any other occupational group.   As the …