Research and Course Guides: Library Guide for Clemson Science Majors: Careers in Healthcare

Careers in Healthcare Reading List

The Careers in Healthcare Reading List contains selected readings owned by Clemson Libraries that discuss career options, preparation, and outlooks in fields related to healthcare and medicine. If you have any suggestions for books not included on this list, please fill out our Purchase Request Form.

Careers in Healthcare Book List

Career Outlooks from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) provides information on what workers do; the work environment; education, training, and other qualifications; pay; the job outlook; information on state and area data; similar occupations; and sources of additional information, for 324 occupational profiles, covering about 4 out of 5 jobs in the economy.
Occupational Outlook: Healthcare professions
Education Level and Projected Openings 2019-29
From premed to physician: Pursuing a medical career
Essential work: Employment and outlook in occupations that protect and provide
Dental work: Careers in oral care
Careers for nurses: Opportunities and options
Healthcare: Millions of jobs now and in the future

Recommended Databases for Career Information

LearningExpress Library (LEL)
Practice exams and resources for college admissions test prep including GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, and MCAT plus skill building, job search, and career advancement resources; access provided via Discus
PubMed (with Clemson links)
human and veterinary medicine and healthcare information, including Medline; mid-1960s-present