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

Our lobby will be closed Oct. 11 as our team supports the 2023 Autumn Business Career Fair.

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.

Global Health Summer Fellowship + Jobs for 2024- applications now open

Empower Through Health is a global health 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to innovate healthcare delivery in rural areas of low-income countries. They operate in Buyende District, an area in Eastern Uganda that has one physician for a population of over …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
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Interested in the professional sciences?

Check out the Rice University Weiss School of Natural Sciences’ Professional Science Master’s Program!

See the flyer below for information on the different focus areas and what you can achieve with them.

The deadline for Fall enrollment is February 15.

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Huskies@Work: Sign Up by Oct. 22!

Whether you’re looking for inside info on a field you’re curious about or want to talk to someone about their profession, the UW Alumni Association can help you get connected to alumni who can help.

Taking place twice a year,

By Alondra Rodriguez (She/Her)
Alondra Rodriguez (She/Her) Program Coordinator
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UW Medicine Neurological Surgery Summer Student Program Summer 2024- Applications Open

A wonderful opportunity for undergraduate students! A little bit about the program (read more in the photo below):

“Through its affiliation with the UW Department of Neurological Surgery, the program is uniquely positioned to give students true “Bench to Bedside” …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
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UW Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) – First Meeting Oct 5th

Join the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) at their 2023-2024 introduction meeting! This is an excellent group to join for aspiring physicians.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION:
Thursday, October 5,
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
HUB 238

As an RSO, MAPS has two …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
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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

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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

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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

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Vault Guide to Nursing Jobs, Second Edition

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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

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Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fourth Edition

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Vault Guide to Dental Care Jobs, Second Edition

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