Academic Counsellor
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Last updated on 22 Dec 2025
Overview
An Academic Counsellor in the healthcare field plays a pivotal role in guiding students and professionals toward appropriate medical and healthcare-related education paths. They assess individual strengths, career interests, and academic backgrounds to suggest relevant diploma, degree, or certification programs. The role also involves helping candidates understand evolving trends in the healthcare sector. Counsellors ensure students make informed choices about their professional journey in medicine, public health, or allied health sciences. Their support fosters student retention, satisfaction, and long-term career success.
Job Description
- Offer personalized academic and career counselling to students interested in healthcare and medical programs.
- Conduct assessments to understand the educational background, goals, and learning needs of prospective candidates.
- Guide applicants through course selection, admission procedures, and application documentation.
- Stay updated on current trends in healthcare education, regulatory changes, and industry demands.
- Organize and participate in webinars, education fairs, and one-on-one sessions to promote healthcare programs.
- Collaborate with academic departments and faculty to ensure alignment of counselling strategies with institutional offerings.
- Provide emotional and motivational support to students to help them cope with academic stress or career uncertainty.
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