Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. 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.

Upcoming Pathologist Assistant Master’s Program Info Sessions

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About the Profession

Pathologists’ Assistants (PAs) are highly trained allied health professionals who work directly with pathologists to support diagnostic medicine. Their responsibilities include gross examination and dissection of surgical specimens, assisting in …

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Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Info Session [3/18]

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine would like to invite you to a virtual presentation about our unique curriculum, unparalleled mentorship opportunities, and our dedication to creating the next generation of scientist physicians. Our admissions representatives will also provide …

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MCAT / PCAT / DAT Test Prep Course

Registration is open now and continues through June 16.

These courses are taught by the Instructional Center staff and are offered at a much lower price than the commercial test prep companies as a service to students.  They are open …

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Spring 2026 Mock ER – Applications Open, Due 3/8!

AMSA UW is excited to announce that committee applications for Spring 2026 Mock ER are now open! This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience, collaborate with medical students and physicians, and contribute behind the scenes to the planning …

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Providence Swedish Cancer Institute (Unpaid) Health Education Internship [deadline 3/13]

JOB SUMMARY

Job Status: Unpaid, 36 hours per week for 10 weeks (June – August 2026); 2 positions.

The health education intern will staff the Cancer Education Center and support its operations, develop evidence-based print and online education materials, work on …

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