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.  

Interested in Research and Getting Your PhD as a Psychology Major?

Published on December 10, 2019

Julia Mertens received her undergraduate degree in Cognitive Sciences and Psychology in 2015. Now, she’s attending Tufts University working towards obtaining her PhD in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences for 2022. I asked her some questions about her experience and current …

By Sarah Krafcik
Sarah Krafcik CLAS Career Ambassador
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How to Help a Heart: Get Certified Today!

Published on November 19, 2019

Whether you see a stranger collapse on your 1 AM stroll back from Homer Babbage, or if your gut is telling you that you should be concerned about the mental health of a friend, it can be frightening to find …

By Hannah Clark
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Listen to the Experts: Med School Admissions Representatives

Published on November 5, 2019

On Tuesday, October 8, immediately following the Graduate School Fair, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel featuring seven experts on the medical school admissions process. Based on their extensive experience in healthcare graduate program admissions, the panelists shared …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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CLAS student Spotlight: Jiongnan Liu

Published on November 1, 2019

I had the amazing opportunity to speak with Jiongnan Liu, a 4th year psychological sciences major. Speaking with her about her career choices and the opportunities she’s had is something that I feel that all UConn students should hear. I …

By Inchan Hwang
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The Inside Scoop on Working as a Healthcare Advocate

Published on October 28, 2019

Health advocates, also known as patient representatives and patient advocates, work with and on behalf of patients to resolve issues ranging from getting insurance coverage to dealing with complaints about the medical staff to explaining a doctor’s treatment plan. In addition to patients, health …

By Ana Clara Blesso
Ana Clara Blesso Associate Director, Career Coaching & Experiential Learning
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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

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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