Welcome to Health Care & Medical Professions career community – one of the hottest industries for growth over the next decade!

The Health Care & Medical Professions (HMP) community revolves around professions that directly impact the wellbeing of others, clinically and non-clinically. Whether you have always known you wanted to work in healthcare and medicine or are just interested in exploring related opportunities, find everything you need to learn more on this page.

Meet with Grace Kutney, the interim career advisor for the health care and medical professions community.

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Already joined the HMP career community? Go to the HMP Resource Portal. You'll also find career-specific resources related to healthcare and medicine, such as dentistry, nursing, occupational therapy, and more!

Career Development Resources 

Don't know how to start looking for an internship or job? Need help writing a resume or cover letter? Check out these useful guides.

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Workshops and Programs

Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below.

  • Bellin College Tabling (Tuesday, May 12th 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT)

    Fri, 04/03/2026 - 12:50pm
    When: Tuesday, May 12th 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT Location: Warch Campus Center, Main Entrance by Kaplan's Cafe, 711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911, United States Learn what it takes to have a competitive graduate school application along with information about the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Bellin College. 
  • Clarity Care Tabling (Thursday, May 21st 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT)

    Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:40am
    When: Thursday, May 21st 2026, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT Location: Warch Campus Center, Main Entrance by Kaplan's Cafe, 711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911, United States Looking for a summer job or off-campus employment? Join Brianna Jones, Recruiter with Clarity Care to explore opportunities. To learn more about Clarity Care visit: https://www.claritycare.org/
  • Launch your Clinical Research Career with Medpace | Virtual Information Session (Thursday, May 28th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT)

    Thu, 04/30/2026 - 1:13pm
    When: Thursday, May 28th 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual You've got the degree, now let's get you the career!Are you curious about what a career in clinical research looks like? Whether you're just starting your job search or looking to take the next step in your career, this event is for you. This is a great opportunity to hear more about the roles we are hiring for and what we look for in candidates.  When: Thursday, May 28 from 12:00-1:00pm EST Where: Virtual  Who: Recent graduates and early-career professionals with life science degrees What to Expect:  An overview of Medpace and our mission A closer look at our entry-level roles including Study Start-Up Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Clinical Research Associate (CRA), and more What growth within the company looks likes How to make your application stand out  Due to the scientific nature of our business we seek out top candidates with life sciences backgrounds as well as candidates with business-related areas of study for our corporate functions. This event will be focusing on entry-level opportunities in our clinical operations departments. We encourage new graduates and early-career professionals with a life science degree to attend.Medpace is a global Clinical Research Organization (CRO) partnering with leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and device companies to bring promising new drugs and devices to market. With our global headquarters in Cincinnati, Medpace combines efficient clinical trial management with comprehensive regulatory consulting to provide clients with exceptional support during the drug development process.

Internship Spotlight

Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national healthcare organizations and companies. Explore more internship opportunities with existing partners.

Get Funding for Internships and Experiential Learning

As a Lawrence student, you're eligible to apply for funding designed to enhance your access to opportunities for summer internships, service or volunteer work, and/or research projects. 

Relevant Student Organizations 

Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back. 

  • Globe Med 

  • NeuroLawrence 

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Alumni Connections

Alumni can offer invaluable insights into your fields of interest and provide career advice to help you reach your goals.  

These Lawrence alumni are currently working in healthcare and medicine:

Connect with Lawrence Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.

Not sure where or how to start with an informational interview? We've got your back!

Professional Associations

Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of healthcare and medicine associations: