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

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.

AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair: Oct 16-17,2024

The AAMC Virtual Medical School Fair is catered to aspiring applicants and premeds to connect with medical schools and admissions experts from around the U.S. and Canada.

In addition, you can attend information sessions led by admissions officers, current medical …

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Kaiser Permanente Pre-Health Virtual Rounds Fall Program *Applications Open*

Kaiser Permanente Healthcare career pathways (KP HCCP) has opened their Pre-Health Virtual Rounds (VR) Fall Program 2024.

Application Deadline Sept 25th @11:59 PM

Application Link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/KaiserPermanente3/WPMGVirtualRoundsCollegeFall2024

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mixcila.X.Sanchez@kp.org or email their colleagues Aylin.X.Rendon@kp.org, 

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Virtual Volunteering Opportunity for students *great for pre-health*

Conversations to Remember, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens. Their virtual visit program matches 2-3 college students with residents of long-term care, assisted living, and memory care communities for virtual video visits. …

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Western U College of Osteopathic Medicine: Upcoming Pre-Med events *great for those considering DO programs*

The College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest (COMP-Northwest) on our Lebanon, Oregon campus has several upcoming virtual and in person events, which are designed to help support you on your way to a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

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*Free* Neuroscience & Society Virtual Career Fair Sep 9th-12th

A great FREE opportunity to learn more about career paths in neuroscience that span across multiple disciplines!

The Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience & Society (neuroXcareers.org) invites you to participate in their free Virtual Career Fair in Neuroscience and …

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Student Stories & Advice

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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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Kyndal Waldo

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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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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 …