Our lobby is open 9:00-5:00. We also offer virtual appointments.

Our lobby will be closed Jan. 20 all day.

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.

HEART MD-PhD Summer Program – applications due Feb 3rd

The HEART Program is a fully funded summer program for undergraduate students interested in MD-PhD training to become physician-scientists. Students from backgrounds underrepresented in science and medicine are especially encouraged to apply.

The program offers 10 weeks of full-time research, …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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UW School of Medicine Admissions: Webinar for Prospective MD Students (Feb 25th)

The UW School of Medicine Office of Admissions and Alumni Association are hosting a webinar for prospective MD students, called Inside Admissions. During this program, Dr. LeeAnna Muzquiz, MD ’00, Res. ’03, associate dean for admissions, will present information about …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Huskies in Biotech – Alumni Career Panel [Virtual Event]

Seattle isn’t just known for its coffee and tech scene — it’s a thriving hub for biotech innovation! From designing cutting-edge medical devices to contributing to groundbreaking therapies, Seattle’s biotech companies have made huge impacts on healthcare worldwide.

Come listen to …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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SHPEP (Summer Health Professions Education Program)- Applications due 2/5

The 2025 SHPEP application closes February 5.  Information about the program can be found at https://shpep.org

Upcoming info sessions for SHPEP:

Zoom Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/3117825083

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Fred Hutch Hiring 4 Undergraduate Research Interns – Apply Now

The Talbot Lab at Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center is looking to hire 4 undergraduate research interns to gain real-life lab experience while receiving class credit. This will be a maximum of 6 months internship, 18 hours per week around …

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

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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Kenneth Khove

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  • Healthcare Data Analyst UW Medicine | Valley Medical Center
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Devon Woodley

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  • Doctor of Nursing Practice / Family Nurse Practitioner Student University of Washington School of Nursing
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Ron Vered

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  • Genomics University of Oxford
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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:

Medicine

Veterinary

Pharmacy

Dental

Optometry

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 …