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Health

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 important 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 requirements with 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.  Connect with a coach by scheduling an appointment, attending a webinar, or taking one or both of our pre-health courses.  You can also email questions about career resources or services to prehlth@uw.edu.

Western University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) info session 4/1

On April 1st, Western University of Health Sciences – Northwest campus in Lebanon, OR is hosting informational sessions for their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs. See the below flyer for more information or to …

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Volunteers Around the World (VAW): Global Health Alliances Team Leader Fellowship

If you are seeking a pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, or global and public health-related leadership opportunity abroad, consider applying to the VAW Global Public Health Fellowship. Volunteers Around the World (VAW) is looking for Team Leaders and Chapter Presidents. This is …

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Field & Research Director in Uganda : 2-3 spots available for employment

For those who will have graduated with their undergraduate degree by Spring 2023 and have a passion and for and interest in global health, research, and project management, consider applying to the the NGO, Empower Through Health, Field & Research …

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UC Davis Health Professions Post-Bacc Program: Application Info + Informational Sessions

Note: Post-Bacc programs can serve as excellent options for those pursuing the professional health realm who do not immediately get accepted to graduate programs and/or want to strengthen their grades while receiving wraparound support.

The UC Davis Health Professions Post-Bac …

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M.S in Physiology and Pharmacology @ Georgetown University: Info Sessions

Georgetown University is hosting webinars for their MS in Physiology and MS in Pharmacology programs. 

The deadline for applications is July 1st, with May 15th as the priority deadline.

The MS in Physiology is a great opportunity for students who are interested in getting a master’s degree prior to going to medical school or other health professional schools, or any students that …

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Featured Classes

Pre-Health 101 – Introduction to Careers in the Health Professions (Gen St 297)

Career & Internship Center
Students will: Effectively access general & departmental advising & career coaching as they navigate the UW; Prepare for healthcare profession…

Applying to Health Professional School

Career & Internship Center
Students will: Identify salient criteria for choosing target schools Articulate personal fit with their health profession of interest Prepare a…

Instructional Center Test Prep Course

The UW Instructional Center offers DAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT and PCAT test prep classes during summer quarter every year. The Summer 2022 schedule will be as…

Exploring the Top Entry-Level Jobs in Healthcare

Christine Alexander
Are you interested in pivoting into a career in healthcare? Instructor Christine Alexander introduces ten high-demand, entry-level jobs in healthcare…

The Data Science of Healthcare, Medicine, and Public Health

Barton Poulson
Data analytics plays an increasingly pivotal role in how we go about managing our healthcare systems and our own personal…

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 1-2 page guides will help you explore and prepare for entry into the following health fields: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, …

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 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 …

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 Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fourth Edition

Health care management, also known as health care administration, encompasses a wide range of jobs in a variety of organizations, …

Vault Guide to Dental Care Jobs, Second Edition

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