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.

Become part of the HMP community via Voyager to receive the most current resources and news.

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.

  • Sevita Virtual Hiring Event- Connect. Explore. Grow Your Future with Sevita. (Tuesday, August 26th 2025, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT)

    Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:05pm
    When: Tuesday, August 26th 2025, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Discover a Career Where You Can Make a DifferenceAt Sevita, we believe that with the right support, everyone can learn, grow, and live as independently as possible. Every day, we work in communities across the country—helping people of all ages, from infants to seniors, reach their full potential, no matter the challenges they face. We’re currently looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team in the following areas: Children & Family ServicesHelp children and families thrive. Our foster care programs support healing and growth, while our behavioral health services help families build strong, healthy futures together. Community ServicesMake a lasting impact by supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs help individuals live fulfilling lives and stay connected to their communities. Specialized Health & RehabilitationBe part of the recovery journey for people facing neurological injuries, illnesses, and other complex medical needs. Help them regain skills and independence. Senior ServicesHelp seniors enjoy life with less worry. We offer day programs with fun, engaging activities and on-site nursing, along with in-home and virtual services that give families peace of mind. Join Us at Our Virtual Career Fair!Recruiters from three of our hiring teams—Community Services, Pediatrics, and Neuro—will be online to share more about the wide range of opportunities available and help you find the right fit.Registration Link: https://jobs.sevitahealth.com/us/en/event/68744ceb26d15d43a906809a/Sevita-s-MSEP-Career-Fair-August-26-2025 Please note: This event does not include corporate roles. If you're interested in joining our corporate team, please visit the Sevita Careers website to apply directly.

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: