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.  

Walk With A Doc: Get Your Health Question Answered

Published on October 23, 2019

Have some extra free time on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month? Head over to West Hartford and join local doctors and UConn Medical School students for a walk through the park!

Walk With A Doc is a …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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The Child Life Profession: A Unique Way to Work with Children

Published on October 21, 2019

Do you enjoy working with children, or have you entertained the idea of possibly working in a health care setting? I myself had never heard of a Child Life Specialist until just a little while ago, and I was surprised …

By Clarice Pennock
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My Experience as a Research Subject

Published on October 18, 2019

Just attending a major research university offers so many possibilities to get involved in research and to meet interesting people all around campus. We hear a lot about the benefits to getting involved in research as an undergraduate research assistant …

By Eran Peterson
Eran Peterson Associate Director, Student Engagement
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Options for Careers in Health: Medical School Isn’t the Only Path

Published on October 8, 2019

As an academic advisor in the Biology Advising Center, our team has anecdotally observed an upward trend in the number of students with the career goal of going to medical school.

While our alumni have gone on to becoming successful …

By Katerine Pais
Katerine Pais Academic Advisor
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Quick-Entry Healthcare and Medical Support Careers

Published on September 11, 2019

True or False: All jobs in healthcare require years and years… and years… of education.

False! While obtaining the education required to become a physician, dentist, or nurse practitioner may take up to 10 years, there are numerous other rewarding …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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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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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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Listening to podcasts can give you a window into the career and work habits of people in every kind of …

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