Our lobby  is open 9:00-4:30, Monday-Friday. We also offer virtual appointments.

Lobby Closure: All day on June 15, 19, 24, 26.

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.

Trusted Care Foundation – opportunities for pre-health students

Trusted Care Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to helping students explore and prepare for careers in healthcare. With a growing need for passionate professionals in the field, they aim to connect students with hands-on experiences, mentorship, and career-building resources. This …

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Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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UW Orthopedic Surgery Resident’s published book for pre-med students

Sean C. Pirkle, MD is a current orthopedic surgery resident at UW. He has authored the book, Somewhere in Between, which he wrote to share his stories, insights, and lessons that can benefit people who are just beginning to navigate …

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Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Medical School Personal Statement and Secondary Statement Writing Resources

‘Tis the season for medical school secondary statements, as well as thinking about what how you’ll approach writing your personal statements in the winter! Below are a list of resources to support you throughout the writing process:

The Career & …

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Preparing for your medical school interview

‘Tis the season for medical school interviews! Below is a compiled list of interview tips and resources that can help you feel ready and confident on interview day!

At the Career & Internship Center, we understand how nerve-wracking it can …

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Student Stories: Marthin Mandig

Make Use of Opportunities

As someone who went to UW with no clue what to do, I basically tried and applied to everything. If you have the privilege of being able to get an education, I suggest trying everything and …

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Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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