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Healthcare Pathways

Healthcare is aÌý»å²â²Ô²¹³¾¾±³¦Ìýindustry where science, business, technology, and human impact come together.Ìý

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°Â³ó±ð³Ù³ó±ð°ùÌýyou'reÌýinterested in patient care, shaping policy, driving innovation, or leading organizations, this PathwayÌýhelps you explore opportunitiesÌýand buildÌýconnections and experiences that lead to meaningful work.Ìý

Healthcare Pathways

Prepares individuals to provide direct patient care, diagnosis, and treatment.Ìý

  • Fields include medicine, dentistry, nursing, and pharmacy.Ìý
  • Sample roles: MD/DO, Physician Assistant, Dentist, Nurse, PharmacistÌý

Students in this pathway are advised by the Health Professions Advisory Office.Ìý

Recruitment Timeline and Dates

The healthcare industry encompasses a wide range of careers, and recruiting timelines vary by organization, specialty, and type of role.ÌýÌý

Organizations with structured internship and early career programs often begin recruiting in theÌýfall semester, with applications opening as early as late summer. Other healthcare employers tend to post opportunities throughout the year, with positions becoming available in theÌýearly spring.Ìý

For healthcare consulting roles, recruiting for internships and full-time positions typically begins earlier than other healthcare roles, with application processes often starting in theÌýsummer and continuing through the fall.ÌýÌý

To stay informed about opportunities, regularly review job postings, attend career fairs and employer events, and build connections with professionals in the field through networking events and on your own. Scheduling informational interviews early can help you gain industry insights, strengthen your network, and prepare for upcoming recruiting cycles.Ìý

Resources for Further Exploration

  • ExploreÌýcareer fieldsÌýthrough resources such asÌý

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    Learn aboutÌýwhat’sÌýhappening in the industryÌýthrough news sites likeÌý

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Next Steps

Check outÌýCareer Center resourcesÌýfor other resources to help you craft your resume, prepare for interviews, or network with alumni in the industry.ÌýÌý

For industry-relevant events and roles, review opportunities onÌýÌýlabeled with the "Healthcare Pathway" tag.Ìý

ForÌýadvising,Ìýsign-upÌýfor an appointment onÌý.Ìý

Career Center Staff

  • Ryan Smith

    Ryan Smith

    Senior Director, Healthcare Career Pathways

  • Beatrice Juskeviciute

    Beatrice Juskeviciute

    Assistant Director of Career and Experiential Learning for Healthcare Pathways (Non-clinical)

  • Lily Palomba

    Lily Palomba

    Employer Relations Specialist

Campus partner, company, or organization looking to engage with students? Send us an emailÌýto connect!