Jefferson has affiliations and articulation agreements with several schools, colleges and universities to offer pathways into various medical and health careers. These partnerships provide Jefferson students with certain advantages when progressing into professional schooling. Check below to learn more about different health and medical pathways accessible through Jefferson.
Couple and Family Therapists are highly-trained, licensed mental health professionals who help solve a variety of relationship, emotional, behavioral and health problems. Couple and Family Therapists solve conflicts and help guide difficult situations and transitions, from relational issues to stepfamily development and more.
Jefferson has a Masters in Family Therapy (MFT) articulation agreement with Thomas Jefferson University.
Nurses are the largest group of healthcare professionals in the U.S. Nurses are patient advocates who help communication between patients and doctors, care for patients, give medicine and more. There are many levels of nursing, from nurse’s aides to registered nurses (RNs) and doctors of nursing practice (DNPs).
Jefferson has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing articulation agreement with Jefferson.
Pharmacists prepare and distribute drugs prescribed by health practitioners. Pharmacists counsel patients on the proper use of medications, and advise physicians on best practices for dosage, interactions, side effects and more.
Jefferson has Doctor of Pharmacy (3+) articulation agreement with Thomas Jefferson University, and Doctor of Pharmacy (3+) and (4+) articulation agreements with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Public health is a very broad field that includes an array of different careers, from epidemiologists (who help prevent the spread of diseases) to marketing and education professionals. Public health efforts are multifaceted, including work to research, monitor, diagnose, educate, develop policies and more to prevent and correct public health issues.
Jefferson has a Master of Public Health articulation agreement with Thomas Jefferson University.
Chiropractors are health care professionals who treat patients by addressing the musculoskeletal structure using spinal manipulation. Through this treatment, chiropractors help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and heal without surgery or medication.
Jefferson has a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (3+3) articulation agreement with Logan University.
Dentists treat problems with teeth and gums and advise on the best way to maintain good oral health through proper care and diet. They help correct tooth and gum decay, repair teeth, give x-rays and more. Dentistry has a variety of specialties, from general practice to dental surgery, orthodontics and more.
Jefferson has a Doctor of Dental Medicine (4+4) articulation agreement with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully licensed physicians who provide a full range of services. DOs can practice across any medical specialty, prescribe drugs, perform surgeries and more. The difference between DOs and Medical Doctors, or MDs, is the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment, a hands-on method of treatment through stretching, gentle pressure and resistance to move muscles and joints.
Jefferson has Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (4+4) and (3+4) articulation agreements with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (4+4) agreement with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Medical Doctors (MDs) are fully licensed physicians who provide a full range of services. MDs can practice across any medical specialty, prescribe drugs, perform surgeries and more. MDs take an allopathic approach to health, wellness and the treatment of various diseases and ailments.
Jefferson has School of Medicine (4+) articulation agreements with St. George’s University.
Pharmacists prepare and distribute drugs prescribed by health practitioners. Pharmacists counsel patients on the proper use of medications, and advise physicians on best practices for dosage, interactions, side effects and more.
Jefferson has Doctor of Pharmacy (3+) articulation agreement with Thomas Jefferson University, and Doctor of Pharmacy (3+) and (4+) articulation agreements with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Veterinarians are medical professionals who protects the health and well-being of animals. Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals and advise owners on proper care of pets and livestock. There are specialties in veterinary medicine, like specialties ins small or large animals, emergency treatment, surgery and more.
Jefferson has a School of Veterinary Medicine (4+) articulation agreements with St. George’s University.