Howard University's College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences has programs in physical, occupational and radiation therapy; there is also a medical school and a dental school. George Washington University has undergraduate programs in sonography and exercise science (pre-health professional) and graduate programs for physician assistants and physical therapists, as well as a medical school. Georgetown University has a medical school and a school of nursing and health science. Massage therapy education is available at Potomac Massage Training Institute in D.C., and at the National Massage Therapy Institute in a D.C. suburb.
Health & Medical Schools, Programs & Courses
in Washington
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
Why Washington is a Great Place to Study Health & Medical
Washington, D.C., due in large part to the schools and affiliated hospitals of Georgetown University, Howard University and George Washington University, is a great place to be a healthcare professional. Allied health education programs are available at each of these four-year schools, and each has numerous affiliated hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Other Resources for Health & Medical Education and Careers in Washington
Health & Medical - Employers / Internship Opportunities in Washington
Allied health students are usually assigned clinical rotations, or internships, according to agreements their schools have with hospitals and other local healthcare facilities. In Washington, D.C., potential employers and sites of rotations include:
Howard University's College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences has programs in physical, occupational and radiation therapy; there is also a medical school and a dental school. George Washington University has undergraduate programs in sonography and exercise science (pre-health professional) and graduate programs for physician assistants and physical therapists, as well as a medical school. Georgetown University has a medical school and a school of nursing and health science. Massage therapy education is available at Potomac Massage Training Institute in D.C., and at the National Massage Therapy Institute in a D.C. suburb.