Program Overview
Introduction to the IMS: Community Patient Care Program
The IMS: Community Patient Care program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in community patient care. This program is offered by the College of Medicine at Florida State University.
Explore the Program
The program is designed to help students explore their interests, values, and skills in the field of community patient care. Students can use various tools and resources, such as the Career Center's assessments, to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
Self-Knowledge
To help students explore their self-knowledge, the program provides information on common interests, values, and skills associated with careers in community patient care. These include:
- Interests: Social, Enterprising, Investigative
- Values: Achievement, Independence, Working Conditions, Recognition, Relationships
- Key Transferrable Skills: Communication, Critical Thinking, Team Work, Problem-solving, Adaptability, Dependability, Decision Making, Leadership
- Key Technical Skills: Computer Proficiency, Data Entry, Medical Software, Spreadsheet Software, Physically Administering Treatments, Interpreting Laboratory Results, Diagnosing Conditions
Options Knowledge
The program also provides information on occupation options that match students' interests, values, and skills. Students can access valid and reliable occupation information through resources such as the Occupational Outlook Handbook, O*Net, and CareerOneStop.
Sample Occupations
Some sample occupations in the field of community patient care include:
- Allergist/Immunologist
- Anesthesiologist
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Biomedical Researcher
- Cardiologist
- Care Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Chiropractor
- Clinical Data Analyst
- Dentist
- Dermatologist
- Disabilities Advocate
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Elder Care Provider
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Endocrinologist
- Family Counselor
- Family Physician
- Gastroenterologist
- Genetic Counselor
- Geneticist
- Geriatric Care Specialist
- Gerontologist
- Gynecologist/Obstetrician
- Health Care Interpreter
- Health Care Manager
- Health Educator
- Health Information Manager
- Health Information Technologist
- Health Planning Counselor
- Health Promotions Specialist
- Health Services Administrator
- Hematologist
- Hospital Administrator
- Hospitalist
- Insurance Claims Analyst
- Internist
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Medical Informatics Specialist
- Medical Information Officer
- Medical Records Analyst
- Medical Spanish Interpreter
- Mental Health Counselor
- Neonatologist
- Neurologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Oncologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Optometrist
- Orthopedic Physician
- Pathologist
- Patient Navigator
- Patient/Child Advocate
- Pediatrician
- Pharmaceutical Salesperson
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacologist
- Physical Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Podiatrist
- Policy, Advocacy, & Community Manager
- Psychiatrist
- Radiologist
- Recreation Therapist
- Registered Nurse
- Rehabilitation and Wellness Director
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Respiratory Therapist
- Rheumatologist
- Risk Manager
- Speech & Language Pathologist
- Surgeon
- Telehealth Coordinator/Director
- Urologist
- Veterinarian
Salary Range Based on Sample Occupations
The salary range for these occupations varies, with introductory ranges starting at $26,830 and mid-career ranges reaching up to $208,000 or more.
Engage with the Program
Students can engage with the program by attending career events, joining registered student organizations, and participating in experiential learning opportunities.
Career Center Events and Programs
The Career Center offers various events and programs, including career fairs, resume cafes, and information sessions.
FSU Events and Programs
Florida State University also offers various events and programs, including the Division of Student Affairs programs and the Student Government Association.
Experience
Experiential learning is a key part of the program, providing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world settings.
Experience Essentials
Students can engage in various experiences, including internships, research, leadership, and global engagement.
Types of Experiences
Some types of experiences available to students include:
- Internships: CDC Undergraduate Public Health Opportunities, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
- Research: CDC Undergraduate Public Health Opportunities, FSU Health Professions Learning Community
- Leadership: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership Institute, Health Resources & Services Administration List of Funded Projects
- Global Engagement: International Programs Internships, Programs First Year Abroad
- Service: Volunteer Leon, The Center for Leadership & Social Change
Construct Your Blueprint
Students can construct their own career blueprint using the tools and resources provided by the program.
Individual Learning Plan
Students can create an individual learning plan, setting overarching goals and smaller smart goals to achieve their career objectives.
Additional Tools to Construct Your Blueprint
Additional tools available to students include quick guides, career guides, library links, and library catalogs.