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

Lobby Closure: All day on July 22.

Service Update: Professional Headshot Booth unavailable on Monday, July 20th.

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.

Student Stories: Nicole Green

Don’t Be Afraid to Put Yourself Out There

I graduated from UW a completely different person than I came in as. Taking advantage of the many opportunities to get involved on campus served me well, whether through RSOs, jobs, or …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Health Careers Academy Program [apply by 5/15]

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Summer 2026: Mental Health Fellowship [priority deadline 5/8]

Nunchi Health is a global 501(c)(3) organization committed to reshaping how young people, particularly those from immigrant, international, and minority backgrounds, engage with mental health. Our work centers on empowerment, cultural understanding, and community-based mental health advocacy.

This summer, we …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Final Weeks to Apply – Wy’east Medicine Pathway

The application deadline for the Wy’east Medicine Pathway is approaching on May 15, 2026. We encourage you to submit your application soon if you are planning to apply. 

Wy’east Medicine is an immersive 10-month pathway designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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Free Webinars for UW Pre-Meds 

Medical school applications are opening soon! Nathan Yee, an internal medicine resident physician at Northwestern has helped hundreds of pre-meds gain acceptance to medical school. He is offering free webinars on essay writing and strategy for 2026 medical school applicants …

By Meaghan Wood (She/Her)
Meaghan Wood (She/Her) Career Coach
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