Physicians

One of the best introductions to a career in health care is to volunteer at a local hospital, clinic, or nursing home. In this way it is possible to get a feel for what it is like to work around other health care professionals and patients and possibly determine exactly where your interests lie. As in any career, reading as much as possible about the profession, talking with a high school counselor, and interviewing those working in the field are other important ways to explore your interest. Learn how to perform first aid through classes that are offered by the American Red Cross and other providers.

Visit medical museums to learn about the history of medicine and current developments in the field. some museums to visit or check out online include:

• Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Chicago, Ill.): https://www.msichicago.org
• Science History Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.): https://www.sciencehistory.org/visit/exhibitions
• National Museum of Civil War Medicine (Frederick, Md.): https://www.civilwarmed.org
• Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology (Schaumburg, Ill.): https://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org