Yes. You should reapply to IUPUI’s Radiography program and look at other schools as well. This website http://www.isort.org/stu_schools.htm will provide you with Radiological Science programs in Indiana. Contact the program for admission requirements and application deadline.

Contact a hospital near you or contact the Radiology Department at (317) 274-3802. You will be able to schedule an opportunity for you shadow a 2nd year Radiography student during their clinical.

This website http://www.medicine.iu.edu/documents/HPP/ClinicalObservationSites1208.pdf [PDF] will provide you with contact information for Respiratory Therapy in several hospitals. They ask that you spend a minimum of 3 hours during your visit.

For the Dental Hygiene program you are required to complete a total of 8 observation hours in two different practice settings. You can call a Dentist Office or call the School of Dentistry at (317) 274-8173.

Apply to Medical School! But first you will have to select an undergraduate major, complete the prerequisites http://uc.iupui.edu/uploadedFiles/pre-med.PDF [PDF] and take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Typically students major in Biology or Chemistry http://medicine.iu.edu/body.cfm?id=166&oTopID=166.

I think it is a wonderful idea. In the health field you will work with people from various backgrounds and it is important to not only learn the language, but to understand the culture as well. If you have previous experience you should take the foreign language test first before registering for a course. If you test into a higher level course and you receive a grade of “C” or higher, you are eligible for special credits at a reduced fee for the courses preceding the course taken. To schedule a placement exam call (317) 274-4240. If you are interested in majoring in Spanish or Translation Studies, you can find information through our World Languages and Cultures Dept. in the School of Liberal Arts http://liberalarts.iupui.edu/wlac/academicprograms.htm .

The Physical Therapy has moved to a clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. You will have to select an undergraduate major, complete the prerequisites and take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Typically students major in Biology or Exercise Science http://www.shrs.iupui.edu/pt/ . You can contact any hospital or clinic for shadowing opportunities.

Check out Occupational Information Network (O*Net) at http://online.onetcenter.org and ExploreHealthCareers.org

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