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 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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Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants – The Hot Jobs of Healthcare

November 6, 2019

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How many times have you visited a doctor’s office, urgent care, or hospital and received treatment by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant? Chances are high that it was more than a few times. This is not a surprise …

By Jennifer Alexander, SHRM-CP - Hospital Recruiting

The Importance of Effective Communication in Healthcare

October 25, 2019

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Anyone who has ever had to look for a job is very familiar with the phrase “applicant must have good communication skills.” In fact, most organizations would likely list effective communication as one of the biggest challenges they face. …

By Kyndall Brown, RN - Hospital Recruiting

Pre-Med Podcast Episodes to Add to Your Playlist

October 22, 2019

I love a good podcast. It bears repeating, I love a good podcast. I have had to control my emotions when listening in public spaces because I’m prone to outbursts of laughter and my facial expressions betray when I’m shocked …

By Ariana Alexander

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

October 4, 2019

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

The PMF Class of 2020 application is open as of Thursday, October 3rd and the application deadline is Thursday, October 17th at 12pm EST.

More information about the Class of 2020 Application can be found …

By Marianne Lipa

My Summer Adventure With Zebrafish

September 20, 2019

This is part of series of posts by recipients of the 2019 Career Services Summer Funding Grant. We’ve asked funding recipients to reflect on their summer experiences and talk about the industries in which they spent their summer. You can …

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni.  Handshake uses cutting edge technology to …

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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, Third 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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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 Health Care Provider Jobs, Second EditionShare This: Share on TwitterShare on LinkedinShare on Facebook
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If you’re inspired by what science can do to make a difference to patients’ lives and ready to discover what …

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