Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Upcoming Lobby Closure: Oct. 31st

This community is geared towards students interested in entering health fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and more. This page helps students 1) explore health fields, 2) gain relevant experience, and 3) prepare application materials.

In addition to this page, students interested in health careers should be aware of 3 essential resources:

  • Pre-Health @ UW is the most comprehensive resource and includes information about academic preparation.
  • Academic advisers can help you select majors and courses and explore ways to combine major and pre-health requirements.
  • Career coaches can help you with questions about which health profession would be a good fit for you, how to get clinical, research, and leadership experience, and when/how to apply to health professional programs. You can connect with a coach by scheduling an appointment or attending a webinar. You can also email questions about career resources or services to prehlth@uw.edu.

Exploring Careers in Healthcare Virtual Panel- October 15th

Interested in a career in healthcare? Join us for an engaging panel featuring a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), a Medical Doctor (MD), and an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). Hear their unique perspectives, learn about different career paths, and …

By Sarah Boland (She/Her)
Sarah Boland (She/Her) Career Coach
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Elective for undergrads, REHAB 300-Intro to OT, Winter Quarter 2026

UW is offering an undergraduate elective in Winter 2026 for any student interested in allied health or rehabilitation. REHAB 300 A – Introduction to Occupational Therapy is 100% online and open to tri-campus students. It is for 1 credit and graded …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Pre-Med Student Research Opportunity – apply now

Are you a pre-med student? Are you interested in taking 2 gap years to pursue clinical research? Consider the Medical Career Design Fellowship, a two year funded research program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Division of Orthopaedic …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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AMSA Mock ER Autumn 2025 Registration!

Applications are now open to join AMSA’s Mock ER Committee! This is a great opportunity to work closely with AMSA directors and UW medical students while gaining valuable experience in collaboration, organization, and leadership.

Applications are due October 8 at 11:59 …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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UW Substance Use and Addiction Virtual Research – Open House 11/12

The University of Washington Substance Use and Addiction Virtual Research Open House happening on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, from 5:30-7p.m. PST.

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This virtual event is open to anyone, including high schoolers and community members, who are interested in:
(1) …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories & Advice

Marthin Mandig

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  • M.S. Biomedical and Health Informatics, School of Medicine University of Washington
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Katherine Shulock

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  • Regional Liaison Washington State Department of Health
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Hana Knobel

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  • Case Manager Sound Behavioral Health
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Julia N.

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  • Clinical Research Coordinator Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Tashmee Sarwar

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  • MHS in Cardiovascular and Clinical Epidemiology Johns Hopkins University
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Daisy Ma

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  • Postdoctoral Fellow Eastside Psychological Associates
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Daniella D

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  • Nutrition WIC Assistant Public Health Seattle & King County
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Carlos Morales

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  • Master of Public Administration UNC - Chapel Hill
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Isabella Colindres

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  • MS in Health Metrics Sciences University of Washington
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Koumudi Thanda

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  • MS in Public Health in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Johns Hopkins University
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Shivani Shah

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  • MPH Boston University
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Kyndal Waldo

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  • Pediatric Mental Health Coordinator Seattle Children's Hospital
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Featured Resources

Road to Medical School

The path to applying to medical school looks different for everyone, especially because there is no “pre-med” track to follow …

Overview of Application Components

The medical school application process has a number of components, so whether you’re still figuring out which schools to apply …

Building Clinical Exposure & Volunteer Experience

Building your clinical experience is essential for building a foundation towards health professions.  See below for Seattle, Puget Sound, and …

Pre-Health Planning Guides

These guides will help you explore and prepare for entry into the following health fields:

Building Health-Related Credentials

Common jobs that students get while in school, during the summer break, or after graduating during gap years include (but …

International Applicants to U.S. Health Programs

The different health profession have different approaches when it comes to international applicants.  We’ve summarized the information below but you …

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Health Care Provider Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Alternative Health Care Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fifth Edition
Vault Guide to Health Care Management Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Nursing Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Vault Guide to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals Consulting Jobs

The Vault Guides to Jobs books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an …

Alaska Airlines Career & Internship Center
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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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