Explore Health Careers:Addressing Healthcare Workforce Needs

Community Health Corps

National Association of Community Health Centers

Professional Development Webinar

Henryne Green Tobias, EdM

Project Director, ExploreHealthCareers.org

American Dental Education Association

Support for this web site was provided in part by a grant from

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in Princeton, NJ.

Presentation Overview

• EHC’s mission and unique features• Why pursue a career in healthcare career?• Content Structure on EHC• Contact Information• Live Demonstration

EHC’s Mission• To address the under-representation of

minorities in the U.S. health workforce

• To address shortage of healthcare professionals in medically underserved communities

• To help reduce racial and ethnic health disparities

• To build a collaborative national network among academic institutions, key stakeholders, professional associations, and other partners

What is ExploreHealthCareers.org?

A free online health careers resource and

clearinghouse of information for students

and advisors.

What Makes ExploreHealthCareers.org Unique?

Why pursue a healthcare career?

?

Decisions, Decision…

Who are You

Values

Skills

Interest

Exposure to

profession

Volunteerism/Internships

GETTING STARTED

Is a Health Career Right for You?Achievement Tips

ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE

Diversity MattersHumanism in Healthcare

Health Policy TopicsNews and Articles

SEARCHABLE DATABASES

Healthcare Careers Schools & Academic ProgramsFundingEnrichment Programs

LINKS

BLOG

FAQ’S

YOUEXPLORE

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Questions

Contact information:

Henryne Green Tobias, Ed.M.

Project Director, ExploreHealthCareers.org

American Dental Education Association

tobiash@adea.org

347-365-9253

Live Demonstration

http://www.ExploreHealthCareers.org