Welcome to the Healthcare and Wellness community!

Whether you’re drawn to patient care, medical research, or promoting overall well-being, a career in healthcare and wellness is all about making a difference. From saving lives in emergency rooms to advancing medical technology, coaching clients toward healthier lifestyles, or managing healthcare facilities, this field offers endless opportunities to create meaningful impact. 

This community is your go-to hub for internships at hospitals, clinics, research labs, and wellness centers, as well as job postings tailored to your career path. Stay ahead with real-time job market insights, expert blogs, and hands-on experiences that prepare you for success. Connect with student and professional organizations to build your network and explore career paths that align with your goals. 

Your journey in healthcare and wellness starts here—explore resources, sharpen your skills, and take the next step toward a fulfilling career helping others thrive! 

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Alumni Mentors

Alumni mentors who are willing to be contacted for career advice and industry insights.

Mario Castiello

Alumni Mentors
  • New Haven, CT
  • Resident Nurse Facilitator Yale New Haven Health
Meet Mario

Erika Fleming

Alumni Mentors
  • Washington D.C.
  • Resident Physician MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Meet Erika

Sabrina Hosmer

Alumni Mentors
  • Storrs, CT
  • Speech Language Pathologist Beacon Services of Connecticut
Meet Sabrina

Chris Mulhall

Alumni Mentors
  • New Haven, CT
  • Senior Program Manager, Workforce Development Community Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHC/ACT)
Meet Chris

Featured Resources

Focused job boards, educational content, and other tools to further your exploration of this community.

Résumé Samples

Our collection of résumé samples is organized by Career Community and features examples of many common résumé content areas. UConn …

Pathways to Healthcare

Each semester, the Center for Career Development holds a Pathways to Healthcare panel that features 4-5 UConn alumni who are …

Healthcare Careers Database 

Explore this database to learn about careers in healthcare that do not require a doctoral or medical degree (MD, PA, …

Healthcare & Wellness Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement the job, internship and co-op …

The Mindfulness Center

The mission of The Mindfulness Center is to facilitate the evolution of the standard of health care from one of …

International Association of Wellness Professionals

At the IAWP, we support aspiring and experienced coaches and holistic practitioners to create successful, authentic businesses that make a …

Featured Articles

Trends, advice, and experiences in this community, written by Career Center staff and industry experts.