Healthcare & Public Health

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The following sampling of tools and resources should be combined with your own research. We suggest you use targeted keyword searches to find representative employers and opportunities, explore professional associations, join LinkedIN groups, and browse additional job board postings. Remember to also search LinkedIN and MyPenn (formerly QuakerNet) to connect with Penn alumni in fields related to your interests. Additionally, the sample jobs and employers are only a small selection of what’s posted in Handshake – log in to see much more!

We also suggest using the Career Exploration section of our website for more information or researching by major.

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3 Ways To Network Internationally

News & Articles
July 14, 2021

Have you ever networked with people outside of the U.S.? Whether you’re an international student looking to work in your home country or a domestic student looking for an adventure abroad, it’s always helpful to make connections in your industry …

By Jillian Cener

Next week! 2021 Job Search Prep Camp for PhDs in the Humanities & Social Sciences

News & Articles
June 4, 2021

Are you a PhD or postdoc in the humanities and social sciences (or an alum of a PhD program!) who is interested in learning more about careers outside of academia? Then you will want to check out all of part …

By Dianne Hull

Academic Entrepreneurship for Medical & Health Scientists

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Academic Entrepreneurship is a free Open Education Resource that seeks to support and grow a new academic research community of Boundary Spanners – those who work in academia and with industry in order to realize the potential of basic discoveries that …

Following Up on an Application Without Sounding Desperate

News & Articles
April 22, 2021

Sometimes the most difficult time during the job application process is waiting to hear back once you have submitted your application. This period can take weeks, and it is difficult to know how to best handle the wait. Many people …

By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - Hospital Recruiting

Government Alumni Spotlight – Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

News & Articles
April 22, 2021

Throughout April, Career Services hosted a series of online chats with graduate alumni working for the federal government. On April 9th, we heard from a bioengineering PhD graduate who is working as an assistant director in the FDA’s Division of …

By Dianne Hull

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni served by our office.  Handshake uses …

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Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
La Unidad …

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STEPS: Volunteering in Public ServiceShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Short Term Educational Experiences for Research in Environmental Science for Undergraduates (STEER)Share This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Interest in environmental health and the need for increased research in this field has steadily grown during the past decade. …

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American Public Health AssociationShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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As a professional association for aspiring and current public health professionals, APHA is engaged in professional development and advocacy.

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Vault Guide to Nursing JobsShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …

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Vault Career Guide to Health Care Management, Fourth EditionShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Health care management, also known as health care administration, encompasses a wide range of jobs in a variety of organizations, …

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Vault Career Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Third EditionShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Worldwide, more than 2,700 pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies comprise a trillion-dollar industry, with many of the top companies—and one of …

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Vault Guide to Medical Equipment Manufacturing Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Vault Guide to Nanotechnology Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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Vault Guide to Health Care Provider Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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