Explore Health Careers

Interested in a health career? Check out these resources!

Learn more about health careers and job opportunities within North Carolina. Explore your interests, learn what steps you can take now to plan your career path, and find out what health-related degree programs are in your area.

NCHA I Do Care

The North Carolina Healthcare Association recently launched the “I Do Care” campaign to inform North Carolina high school and middle school students about the variety of career paths in health care. Visit this website to see highlights from North Carolina teens and hospital staff that includes interactive features like a quiz and resources for teens to engage with their local hospitals.

Career Flyers

Navigate through the flyers below to learn more information about these careers:

Explore Health Careers

You will find the latest information on health careers, as well as unique tools to help guide you as you prepare for a career in healthcare.

Medical Career Paths

The Association of American Medical Colleges provides insight into degree options and job opportunities, as well as first-hand experiences from students enrolled in medical programs.

Healthcare Programs in NC Info Sheet

This document was developed by Area L AHEC to showcase the admission requirements for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Physical Therapist (PT), Pharmacist (Pharm D), and Physician Assistant (PA). At the end of the document, you will also see a list of schools that offer other health-related degree programs in NC. This list is not all inclusive, but highlights several opportunities.

Health-Related Degree Programs in our Region

Explore the health science programs within Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson County:

Scholarships

Check out scholarship opportunities available to you in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties.