Healthcare

Welcome!  This community supports students seeking careers in any healthcare field.  Students from any Pitt major can use this community to help identify the best resources and staff to support your goals.  You will find industry resources, career advice, job/internship and networking opportunities, workshops, events, and advisors to help you strategize a plan to achieve your post-graduation goals. 

Who should you meet with?

Pre Health Resource Center

Pre-Med students and students interested in pursuing a health track, please visit comprehensive resources and relevant appointment opportunities here: Health Resources

The Pre Health Resource Center offers advising for all undergraduate Pitt students planning to pursue advanced education in health careers.  Here are scheduling instructions for students interested in programs that require graduate or professional school such as:

  • Medicine
  • Dental Medicine
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Public Health
  • Health and Rehabilitation graduate programs including Athletic Training, Audiology, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Dietitian Nutritionist, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Speech-Language Pathology, Sports Medicine, Sports Science

Career Center
Schedule an appointment anytime.  Find your consultant below.

  • Nursing:  Schedule with Ryan Sweeny
  • SHRS undergraduate programs including Communication Science, Emergency Medicine, Health Informatics, Nutrition Science, Rehabilitation Science:  Schedule with Ryan Sweeny
  • Dental Hygiene and Health Services (CGS):  Schedule with Carol Balk
  • NCAA Student Athletes:  Raquel Montalvo Perez

Work Smart available to Pitt students and alumni

The University of Pittsburgh has become a member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Students and alumni can access all of AAUW’s resources and webinars for free.

AAUW has been working to narrow the gender pay gap, which …

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Neuroscience: A brief overview of the opportunities this interdisciplinary field offers and considerations in job search strategies.

Neuroscience is a vast and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of opportunities at various levels of education. Let’s break down each level along with the specializations and additional coursework/minors/certifications that could enhance your career prospects:

Undergraduate Level:

Specializations:

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Navigating the Crossroads After Your PhD: Choosing Between Academia and Industry

Completing a PhD is a monumental achievement, but it often leads to a critical juncture: deciding between pursuing a career in academia or transitioning to industry. This decision can significantly impact your future trajectory, making it crucial to weigh various …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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Negotiating Salary as a New Graduate

Congratulations soon-to-be Pitt graduate or recent graduate! Landing the job is just the beginning; negotiating your salary is pivotal in ensuring you are fairly compensated for your skills and potential, experience, and the value you bring to the table. But …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute Career Consultant, Engineering & Science & Career Champions Program Coordinator
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What Are the Benefits of Interns and Why Do Companies Hire Them?

What is an intern?

An intern is a developing professional who works at a company for a short time to gain entry-level experience and knowledge about a particular career field. Interns are most often college students, though other adults can …

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Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Professor and Vice Chair (Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology) University of Pittsburgh
Meet Thomas
  • Durham, NC
  • Research Engineer Teledyne Scientific & Imaging
Meet Hunsi
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Stephen
  • Philadelphia, PA
Meet Mira
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Chemist Sumitomo
Meet Abraham
  • Butler, PA
  • Dental Hygienist Keelan Dental
Meet Caroline
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Computational Specialist Carnegie Mellon University
Meet Ryan
  • Rutherfordton, NC
  • Retired
Meet Brock
  • Bethlehem, PA
Meet Alyssa
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Specialist Patient Care Technician UPMC St. Margaret
Meet Harisha
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • CEO/Founder Equity Systems
Meet Rene
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Clinical Research Coordinator III UMPC
Meet Zarna

Did you know?

The University of Pittsburgh was a top destination for Class of 2020 grads who went on to study medicine, physial therapy, and nursing at the gradaute level. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details!

Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Career Center Virtual Services

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