Healthcare and Wellness

Welcome to the Healthcare and Wellness community!

The Healthcare and Wellness community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the healthcare and wellness industries.  As a follower of the Healthcare and Wellness community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

Welcome to the Healthcare and Wellness career community!

Professions Might Include:

  • Surgical Technicians
  • Paramedics
  • Massage Therapists
  • Physicians/Physician assistants
  • Medical Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Healthcare administrators
  • Physical and occupational therapists
  • Speech-language pathologists
  • Audiologists
  • Biomedical engineers
  • Pharmacists
  • Dentists/Dental assistants
  • Physical/personal trainers
  • Medical researchers

Commonly Found Skills in this Field Might Include (but are not limited to):

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Service orientation
  • Complex problem solving
  • Time management
  • Reading comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Coordination
  • Monitoring
   

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Informational Interview with a Health Insurance Professional

Published on October 23, 2023

Informational interviews are a great way to learn more about a career path and can assist you with deciding on your own. John Dean, employee at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, shares his experience as well as advice for students pursuing Actuarial Science or a related field.

By Taylor Czmyr
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5 Tips for Success in Healthcare Job Interviews

Published on July 3, 2023

The healthcare industry is demanding. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, or other healthcare professional, your interactions with patients and families can be life changing. As a result, employers are keen on hiring technically proficient individuals with values and personality traits …

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My Experience in a Yale REU Program

Published on June 22, 2023

My internship allowed me to explore my passion for clinical-based research. I learned how first-hand experience in how molecular research was done and gained an understanding the pathobiology of chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

By Darlene Burckson
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