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Career Planning Guide

The Office of Primary Care and Rural Health facilitates and participates in activities to improve access to healthcare services for all rural Alabamians with special concern for children, the elderly, minorities and other medically underserved vulnerable populations. 

The following publication provides information to middle and high school students and others on planning a career in Rural Healthcare in Alabama:

Rural Health Career Planning Guide for Middle School Students (1 MB)

Table of Contents

Why Choose a Career in Rural Healthcare?
  • Rural healthcare providers play a pivotal role in the health and well-being of their community.
Healthcare Career Personal Evaluation
  • Find out if you have personal interests or talents that could lead to a healthcare career.
Plan for College. Map Your Future. Start Today.
  • An outline to help you plan your future in a healthcare career.
Financial Aid Resources
  • Financial aid refers to a wide variety of programs that help families and students pay for college.
State & Federal Financial Programs
  • A financial aid grid that lists the various opportunities to help you pay for college and graduate school.
Test Your Knowledge
  • MCAT Exam - Biological Sciences practice questions.
Health Career Resources
  • Various websites that offer insight into healthcare careers. Resources available here
For questions about planning a career in Rural Healthcare in Alabama, please contact the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health by email or at (334) 206-5396.





Page last updated: December 7, 2023