Career Development Resources
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Workshops and Programs
Upcoming events pulled directly from Handshake will appear below.
Becoming a Laboratory Detective: Putting your Best Application Forward (6/9/26) (Tuesday, June 9th 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT)
When: Tuesday, June 9th 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Join us to learn about CDC's Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) program, the application and selection process, and tips for preparing a competitive application. Hear from current fellows about their fellowship experiences. A question-and-answer period will be held at the end.Being a Disease Detective in CDC's Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) - Jun 11 (Thursday, June 11th 2026, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT)
When: Thursday, June 11th 2026, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT Location: Virtual Join us for an overview of the Laboratory Leadership Service (LLS) fellowship program and hear from current and former disease detectives about their public health laboratory projects, fellowship experiences, and how alumni are applying the skills in their post-fellowship positions. A question-and-answer period will be held at the end.
Internship Spotlight
Lawrence has existing partnerships with local and national healthcare organizations and companies. Explore more internship opportunities with existing partners.
Relevant Student Organizations
Joining a student organization can connect you with peers with similar interests and goals. Get involved, learn, experience, and give back.
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Globe Med
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NeuroLawrence
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:
- Kaity Strei ’84, EVP and Chief Human Resource Officer, Emergent BioSolutions
- Alex A. Ajayi '12, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Minnesota
- Stephanie A. Kliethermes '07, Research Director at the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Connect with Lawrence Alumni on LUAA on LinkedIn for an informational interview.
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Professional Associations
Professional associations are a great source of field-specific information, career path ideas, and networking contacts. Examples of healthcare and medicine associations: