Industry Mentorship Programs

Industry Mentorship Programs are a great way for students to learn about an industry and explore professional development topics through small group mentoring (3-5 students per mentor). Through experiences both in the classroom and with a mentor, participants will gain insight and guidance about a particular industry, explore topics related to professional preparation, networking and feedback, and reflect on how their experiences and interests can translate to a career in the field.

Health & Life Sciences Mentorship Program

Interested in a career where you can help others and make an impact on the health and well-being of individuals in the Seattle area and beyond? There are a broad range of non-clinical opportunities in health and life science, many of which do not require advanced degrees. Seattle is home to many healthcare organizations, labs, research centers, and biotechnology companies, with a variety of opportunities available: research, training and development, financial management, human resources, client support, marketing, and so much more! Join this program to learn more about non-clinical roles in health and life science fields.

Students will indicate areas of interest within tech during the application process:

  • Research / Science
  • Business / Operations
  • Advocacy / Communications
  • Compliance / Regulation / QA & QC

🚩 Please note that the focus is on non-clinical roles (i.e. not healthcare providers, such as doctors and dentists)

Program Details

Admitted students will be enrolled in a 1 credit (CR/NC) GEN ST course:

  • Week 1 (in-person): Preparatory session to learn what to expect and meet with your group to plan topics and questions for your mentor
  • Week 2-9 (virtual): Mentor meetings & reflection assignments
  • Week 10 (in-person): Wrap-up networking event will all mentors and students in the program

Application Criteria

  • Undergraduate student at UW Seattle
  • Must have completed 3 quarters at UW or transferred to UW with the equivalent credits
  • Must be available during the Winter 2025 quarter on Tuesdays OR Wednesdays from 4:30-7:30pm
  • Applications will be reviewed for commitment to the program, alignment with the program, and overall effort.

This program operates on a rolling admissions basis, meaning that qualified applicants will receive admission on a first-come first-serve basis.

Interested in hearing from past mentees? Check out the Winter 2024 Student Program Evaluations to get an idea of the student experience in the mentorship program.

Questions? Contact cicmentor@uw.edu and/or check out our FAQ guide.

Applications for Winter 2025 are closed.
Our Non-Profit & Gov’t (Spring 2025) application will open mid-January.