US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons
This resource contains information about medical careers, like physicians and surgeons.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in child health and safety.
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Pediatrics as a Profession
Information on what to expect in the pediatrics profession. Includes Pediatrics 101, how to find a job, and information on topics such as working part-time, going into administration, relocating, and starting your own practice.
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American Psychiatric Association: Homepage
Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in psychiatry or the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
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American Medical Association
This resource is the homepage of the association responsible for licensing all medical education programs in the US, and setting the standards for medical education, practice, and research. Contains professional and educational resources.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Physician
This site from Science Buddies gives a good overview of what a career as a physician might be like. In addition to information about various specialties, you can find out the education requirements and responsibilities of being a...
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American College of Chest Physicians: Home Page
Web page of a professional organization of physicians who specialize in cardio-pulmonary care. This resource contains a great deal of information, especially research for the latest trends in cardiac and respiratory care.
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine
This site is the home page of a professional organization of physicians and other healthcare providers who specialize in complementary and alternative medicinal practices.
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American College of Emergency Physicians
Home page of a professional organization of Physicians working in emergency medical settings. Site includes a great deal of information about emergency medicine, including the education of EMT-Paramedics.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Adalbert Czerny
Find out how the Austrian pediatrician, Adalbert Czerny, was considered co-founder of modern pediatrics.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health
Home page for a professional organization of physicians dedicated to uncovering new medical knowledge. A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, N.I.H is primarily responsible for the medical research of the Federal...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Talking to Your Doctor
Talking to your doctor can sometimes be intimidating. Find out why communicating with your doctor is so important and the best way to go about it. This site also includes links to similar articles.
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Family Physicians
Home page of a professional organization of family doctors. Contains information related to issues in family practice medicine, including a search engine for research. Professional and educational resources and many related Web links are...
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American Board of Medical Specialties
Home page of the organization responsible for certification of all specialty physicians. Site includes information on the board certification process, and links ranging from finding certified physicians in your home town to verifying if...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control
This government organization is responsible for tracking, controlling, and preventing the spread of disease and health problems in the United States. Learn about current health concerns and find data on national health issues.
Read Works
Read Works: Becoming a Doctor
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the steps involved in becoming a doctor. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
National Institutes of Health
National Center on Sleep Disorders
This site coordinates government-supported sleep research, training, and education to improve the health of Americans.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Life?
This resource provides a practice passage and test question for the MCAT. This question is a critical analysis and reasoning skills (CARS)question
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Aaos)
Homepage for Physicians specializing in the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons) This site has a great deal of information about orthopedic medicine and includes an education section.
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Mipediatra.com: Indice Alfabetico De Mi Pediatra
An at-your-fingertips alphabetized guide to children's health questions and concerns. Neatly designed with illustrations and easy to read fonts.
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American College of Surgeons
Home page of professional organization of surgeons. Site contains professional and education resources, including a Medline search engine link.
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American Academy of Ophthalmology
Home page for The Eye M.D. Association, this site contains a "Public Information" section that has a great deal of information related to eye disorders and treatments, and the medical specialty of Ophthalmology.