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.  

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Step Into Spring With These Career Resources for Asian American/Pacific Islanders

Published on May 2, 2022

As the Spring semester is winding down, it’s not uncommon for many college students to start thinking about summer. For some, this may include graduation and the pursuit of full-time employment. For others, it may mean the thought of internships …

By Kristen Soprano
Kristen Soprano Career Consultant | she, her, hers
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Growth Mindset: Making the Most of Your Growth Year

Published on April 28, 2022

The Center for Career Development recently hosted a panel featuring two UConn Alumni who took growth years prior to attending medical school. Check out the interview and see some highlights below!

Avni Jain – University of Connecticut, ‘21

Avni Jain …

By Anusha Gopinath
Anusha Gopinath CLAS Career Ambassador
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6 Things to Know Before Declaring a Psychological Sciences Major

Published on March 10, 2022

Choosing a major can be really exciting. You’re ready to learn about your passion and begin preparing for your future education and career goals. For those interested in how people interact with the environment, one another, and their own minds, …

By Maggie Cummings
Maggie Cummings Career Consulting and Services Intern
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Women’s History Month Feature: Emergency Trauma Navy Nurse LCDR Rosanna Mendoza, UCONN ’94

Published on March 3, 2022

“My time at UConn molded me to want to enhance myself and further my potentia

By LT Maria F. Walsh
LT Maria F. Walsh
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Our Pathways to Undergraduate Research

Published on February 7, 2022

There are multiple paths to getting involved in undergraduate research. As part of Internship, Research, and Co-op Month, we invited 3 seniors to share with us their journeys to undergraduate research and advice they have for other students who are …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Husky Mentors

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Dana Graefe

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Jacob Knight

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Amna Arshad

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Job Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Outcomes

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  • Top Employers
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  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation.

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Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Career Search Engines

Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …
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Podcasts for Your Career Community

Podcasts for Your Career Community

Listening to podcasts can give you a window into the career and work habits of people in every kind of …

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