Transplant Coordinators

To learn more about the work of transplant coordinators, research the organ transplant process as much as possible. The Internet and local libraries are great resources for information. Talk to your school's career services office about your possible interest in health care. They may be able to suggest different programs to research or, better yet, provide the names of previous students to talk to who have gone on to medical programs. Volunteering at local hospitals or health care clinics provides experience in working with patients.

Much of a transplant coordinator's job involves communicating with patients and their family members during times of high stress, so it is beneficial to explore counseling and social work in addition to medicine.