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Career Planning for Students

As you plan your future, consider a career in healthcare. The U.S. has a shortage of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals; by pursuing one of these needed professions, you're likely to have flexibility in your place of employment and long-term career stability.

Learn About Career Pathways

Due to the explosion of new technology as well as an unprecedented aging population, there is a current and projected shortage of workers – creating a crisis in health care across this country.

As a result, today’s health sciences professionals are in high demand not just across the nation, but also locally, right here in Western New York.

Download the brochures below for more information about healthcare careers:

• Healthcare and Health Sciences Career Pathways (PDF)
• Lab Sciences Career Pathways (PDF)

Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at One of Our Hospitals

MASH Camps brings students to a Catholic Health hospital for a behind-the-scenes look at various healthcare careers. This unique educational opportunity is designed to increase students’ awareness about the many job opportunities that exist in area hospitals.

If your school is interested in participating in the MASH Camp program, contact Nancy Preskop at npreskop@chsbuffalo.org or call (716) 706-2584.

Upcoming MASH Camps

• 7/24/13 - D'Youville College Health Careers Opportunity Program

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News

• Health Sciences Charter School Students Learn About the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Villa Maria College – April 2013
• Local Students Help Staff Respond During Disaster Drill – March 2013
• Kenmore Mercy Hosts M.A.S.H. Camp for Local Students – January 2012
• Healthcare Career Day Brings M.A.S.H. Camp to School – April 2011
• M.A.S.H. Camp Held at Kenmore Mercy Hospital – August 2010

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Bring Catholic Health to Your School

Catholic Health representatives and educators are available to speak to students regarding healthcare topics or careers. Our representatives provide a brief description of career opportunities in healthcare, education requirements and mid-point salary ranges.

To invite Catholic Health to speak at your school, contact Nancy Preskop at npreskop@chsbuffalo.org or call (716) 706-2584.