Bringing underappreciated healthcare careers into the spotlight.
Explore a variety of healthcare professions.
The Career Spotlights provide detailed overviews of various healthcare roles, covering essential information such as daily responsibilities, required education, recommended skills, average salaries, and links to further resources. Some spotlights include interviews with professionals in the field, which offer insights into the process of entering the specific career, as well as invaluable advice for aspiring students.
Ready to take the next step?
Explore the Resource Hub to learn about alternative pathways and find guidance on securing financial aid and support. This page also offers resources for choosing a career and deciding whether healthcare is the right fit for you, advice on academic planning and success, general tips for your healthcare journey, and dedicated sections on the importance of diversity and lesser-known careers in healthcare. Additionally, you'll find links to programs, scholarships, and other valuable tools to help you on your journey.
The U.S. faces a projected shortage of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians by 2034, particularly in primary care and rural areas.
- Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Project Illuminate strives to be an inclusive platform that educates and inspires future healthcare professionals. By highlighting lesser-known careers and offering accessible resources, we hope to guide students toward impactful roles while addressing critical healthcare shortages.