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.

  • CPH Essentials – Understanding the Certified in Public Health Credential (Monday, April 20th 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT)

    Wed, 04/01/2026 - 3:25pm
    When: Monday, April 20th 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Thinking about earning your Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential? Join APHL in partnership with the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) for an information-packed session that will set you up for success. We will break down everything you need to know about the CPH exam, from eligibility and content areas to the exam format and trusted study tools. You will receive expert tips, real-time answers to your questions and a clear path to preparing with confidence. Whether you are just exploring the CPH certification or ready to register to take the exam, this session will help you take the next step with clarity and purpose. OBJECTIVESAt the conclusion of the program, the participant will be able to: Explain the value of becoming certified in public health Describe the eligibility criteria of the application process for the CPH exam Identify available study resources to ensure success on the CPH exam   SPEAKERS Christine Bean, PhD, MBA, MLS(ASCP), chief learning officer APHLMelissa Boyette, CPH, director of partnerships, NBPHE AUDIENCEThis webinar is intended for public health professionals and public health laboratory fellows who are interested in learning more about the CPH credential. However, all are welcome.  Registration link: CPH Essentials – Understanding the Certified in Public Health Credential Live - APHL Learning Center ENROLLMENT If you do not have an APHL account, please create an account If you have an APHL account, click the Enroll button to begin the enrollment process. If not already signed into the APHL Learning Center, you will be prompted to sign in to enroll in the activity.  ACCESSING A LIVE WEBINARAfter enrolling in the session, you will receive enrollment and reminder emails with a calendar invite and information on how to access the webinar. For more information on logging in and attending the live webinar, follow these instructions. Contact alc@aphl.org with any login or account questions. 
  • 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. 

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: