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.  

Volunteer Abroad to Support Responsible Eye Care Delivery with a Global Impact

Published on February 26, 2020

39 million people are blind, and 80% of cases are preventable.

Unite For Sight is a non-profit organization headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut that supports local eye clinics worldwide to eliminate barriers to eye care for patients living in extreme poverty. They …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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There is No Perfect Major for Pre-Med

Published on February 24, 2020

It’s a common misconception among pre-med students that certain majors are more advantageous for getting into medical school. Many students assume that medical schools prefer STEM majors, especially biology majors. In reality, medical schools are looking for diverse candidates from …

By Katerine Pais
Katerine Pais Academic Advisor
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How to Best Prepare for the Non-Profit & Service Career Fair! 

Published on February 21, 2020

Careers for the Common Good is excited to announce the 2020 Non-Profit and Service Career Fair on February 28th, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Career Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with over 75 non-profits, …

By Ashley Andino
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What I Learned From Job Shadowing

Published on February 17, 2020

This past summer I had the privilege of interning for an orthopedic surgery center, where I learned the ins and outs of center in terms of their medical and business operations. Being able to have a holistic view of the …

By Nicole Truszkowski
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Wondering About a Career in Allied Health/Health Care?

Published on February 2, 2020

Waterbury Campus Event:

Hear from eight UConn alums from diverse fields such as Laboratory Research, Public Health, OT, PT, PA, Respiratory Therapy, Radiology.

Learn about what they do and how they got there!

Tuesday, March 3rd from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.  …

By Susan Hyde-Wick
Susan Hyde-Wick Career Counselor
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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.)

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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

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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

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

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