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.  

I’m passionate about Disability Rights, but how can I combine that with my degree? Part 1: Health and Science

Interested in a career connected to the disability community? This blog can help you explore careers where the disability community and health and science intersect.

By Emily Bretthauer
Emily Bretthauer
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An Informational Interview with a Speech Language Pathologist

Informational interviews are a great way to get to know an individual and their experience in an industry you may be interested in. UConn alumni are great connections to have, so don’t be afraid to reach out!

By Medha Purushotham
Medha Purushotham
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Working in Healthcare VS. Working in Wellness

Want to be in a career where you are helping others? Explore healthcare and wellness paths! Read on to learn important differences!

By Kathryn Ferencsik
Kathryn Ferencsik
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UConn Health’s Medical/Dental Preparatory Program

Applying to medical school is a long and arduous process. It can take up to two years and requires an eight hour long exam, multiple personal statements and interviews, and thousands of dollars to even consider. Just the thought of …

By Alexandra Carabetta
Alexandra Carabetta
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Cleaning up the ‘Wild West’ of CBD: UConn Startup PCTRx Revolutionizing Industry with Novel Polymer Platform

PCTRx is developing its recently licensed polycannabinoid platform technology as a drug delivery system and biodegradable plastics, with an eye toward even more applications.

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

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Career Outcomes

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  • Starting Salary
  • 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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