hmrawls@ufl.edu
Major: Health Science Education
Specialization: Community Health Education
Grade Level: Senior

Presentation Group 1
Presentation group members: Heather Rawls, Kiersten Adams, Marianne Fritz, Christian Wilson
Presentation title: The Skeletal System
Presentation date: June 8, 2005

Academic Interests

As long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a pediatrician. In high school I worked at a hospital in the Cancer Center as a Technical Assistant. I worked along side the Radiation Therapists on a daily basis, which intrigued me in that profession. After my first semester at the University of Florida, I decided that I would complete my degree in Health Science Education and then pursue my interests in Radiation Therapy. Another one of my loves is children, so I plan to work in pediatrics one day as a Radiation Therapist.

Three Year Career Plan

In May of 2006 I will be receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science Education with a specialization in Community Health Education, from the University of Florida. I am currently applying to Radiation Therapy schools throughout the United States, and will hear back from them sometime between March and April of 2006. Most of the Radiation Therapy programs start between July and September of that year, and will last for the duration of 12 to 24 months depending on the school. I hope to travel as a temporary Radiation Therapist the first few years out of school, that way I can experience living in different cities, while also enjoying a rewarding career. However, I may decide to work at one cancer center/hospital for a year or so before traveling, in order to feel more grounded with my skills and my career choice. Radiation Therapists are in such demand right now, that this career opportunity for me will not only provide me the stability I need professionally, but also fulfill my desire to work in the medical field and help others.