Our open house offers high school and college students, parents, counselors, teachers, college faculty, and others the opportunity to learn more about specific health careers and career opportunities available in the health field. Particpants will have a choice of program presentations.

Professionals from eight health fields will discuss:

• Job entry requirements
• Job responsibilities
• Entry level salaries
• Career ladder mobility
• Volunteer and observational experience

The open house focuses on the following career fields:

• Cardiovascular Perfusion pumping or oxygenating blood, temporarily replacing the work of the heart or lungs.
• Cytotechnology microscopic screening for cancer.
• Medical Imaging Sciences taking x-rays, CTs and MRIs and sonograms to diagnose injury or disease.
• Medical Technology and Medical Biotechnology performing lab tests to diagnose and monitor disease.
• Physical Therapy preserving, developing, and restoring maximum physical function.
• Radiation Therapy Technology treating cancer patients with radiation.
• Respiratory Care and Cardiorespiratory Sciences assisting people who have difficulty breathing.
• Nursing B.S. and M.S. programs for registered nurses.
• Medicine

Program Presentations

Each participant will select the program presentations of their choice. View the registration form for program choices.

Campus Tour
At the end of the rotation, Health professions students will conduct tours of the classroom buildings, residence hall, and student activities building. Casual attire and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Early Admissions
Learn more about the early admission program for high school seniors.

Registration
There are no registration fees or other charges for participation in the open house.

For More Information
Office of Student Admissions
SUNY Upstate Medical University
766 Irving Avenue
Syracuse, New York 13210
Phone: 315-464-4570
Toll Free: 800-736-2171