Timelines
What is the timeline for becoming a Healthcare Administrator?
High School ➜ College (4 years) ➜ Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration ➜ Complete an Internship or Gain Healthcare Experience ➜ Apply for Healthcare Administration Jobs ➜ Begin Working as a Healthcare Administrator
When does Med School start after you've been accepted?
August (following year)
What is BHPO hosting this Saturday, October 3rd?
Social and Sip!
What healthcare professional has the highest earning potential?
Physicians have the highest salaries, usually in healthcare settings; however, there is possibly more debt
How much does a PA make per year?
Around $120,000
What is the timeline for becoming a Epidemiologist?
High School ➜ College (4 years) ➜ Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Biology, or Statistics ➜ Earn a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) ➜ Complete an Internship or Practicum ➜ Apply for Epidemiology Jobs ➜ Begin Working as an Epidemiologist
What is something that is essential to ask of your professors when applying?
Letters of Recommendation
When are we having our flying sams collab?
October 10th
What healthcare professional specializes in creating meal plans, teaching healthy eating, and helping people manage health conditions.
Nutritionist
How much does an MD make per year?
Around $220,000–$300,000
What is the timeline for becoming a PA?
High School ➜ College (4 years)➜Apply to PA School (CASPA Application)➜ PA School (2–3 years)➜ Graduate and Pass The PANCE
What are activities you could do that'd make your application strong?
Work/volunteer at hospitals, joining healthcare clubs and nonprofits
What are we planning for GBM #4
UCI prime Med Student Panel
What healthcare professional has the heaviest workload?
Doctors could work long hours, including weekends (on-call shifts can be over a course of 24 hours)
How much does an Epidemiologist make per year?
Around $83,980
Whats the timeline for becoming a Medical Laboratory Scientists?
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) → 🎓 Master’s in Public Health (2 years) → 🔬 Gain Experience → 📊 Epidemiologist
Where can you gain good experience so your application looks good?
Volunteering/working in hospitals, healthcare clubs, and nonprofits
Who founded BHPO?
President Z'nya Spears and Alumni Zoe Hosea
What is a Healthcare Administrators workload like?
Manages schedules, budgets, staff, policies, records, and daily healthcare operations.
How much does a Healthcare Administrator make per year?
Around $104,117
What is the timeline for becoming an MD?
High School ➜ College (4 years) ➜ Take MCAT & Apply to Medical School ➜ Medical School (4 years) ➜ Residency (3–7 years) ➜ Optional Fellowship (1–3 years) ➜ Licensed Physician (MD/DO)
When is the best time to PA school for early consideration?
May–July
When was BHPO established?
Fall, 2024
What is an Epidemiologists biggest potential career wise?
Can specialize in disease outbreaks, infections, or environmental health.
How much does a Medical Laboratory Scientist make per year?
Around $109,000