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  • Earn a shareable certificate upon completion.
  • Flexible deadlines according to your schedule.
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  • This course aims to help high school students, recent graduates, and those considering career transitions explore health care career options and learn strategies for entry into the health care workforce and health related fields.
  • There are lots of amazing job opportunities in medicine and healthcare! Join us, as we share the strategies and secrets for getting those jobs. This course will introduce you to healthcare professions, help you map a path towards a health career, and impart skills relevant for any career, including: articulating your personal story, resume and cover letter writing, job search, interviewing, professional networking, and professional communications. In this course, you will hear the personal stories, experiences, and journeys of dozens of people who work in health related careers. You will also have the opportunity to connect with a supportive community of students, mentors, and health care professionals to explore your interests, find resources, and discover exciting new opportunities.
  • The course features more than 50 different guests and lecturers, including Northwestern University faculty from Feinberg School of Medicine; the Kellogg School of Management; the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications; the School of Professional Studies; Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences; and the School of Communication.
  • The course is also a resource and tool through which educators, parents, career counselors and others can support students? career readiness and professional advancement.
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Curriculum

Why Health?

Health Means...

Health Careers, Backstage Pass

The Balancing Act: Values & Vocational Courage

Syllabus

Schools and Institutions Page

Grading and Logistics

Meet Your Instructors

Toolkit (Download)

Resource Toolkit

Medical Glossary

Quest: Health Careers Scavenger Hunt

Day in the Life Snapshots

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 1

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 2

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 3

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 4

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 5

Day in the Life: STEM Part 1

Day in the Life: STEM Part 2

Day in the Life: Leadership

Day in the Life: Policy

Day in the Life: Public Health & Bioinformatics

Day in the Life: Military and Industry

Day in the Life: Community Part 1

Day in the Life: Community Part 2

Day in the Life: Community Part 3

Keeping it Real - Healthcare Career Journeys

Introduction to Keeping it Real

Former Gang Member's Path to a Healthcare Career

Challenges, Bumps in the Road, and Opportunities

Even Top Ranking Leaders Can Have Non-Linear Career Trajectories

Opportunities That Present Themselves

Passion for Social Justice

Toolkit (Download)

Quest: Strengths

Start on your Career Portfolio

Personal Story

What is Your Story?

Students at Various Points in Their Careers

Toolkit (Download)

Quest: Write an Elevator Pitch

Career Portfolio Check-In

Professional Networking

Who is in Your Network?

Toolkit (Download)

Career Portfolio Check-In

Resume

How Do You Write a Good Resume?

Toolkit (Download)

Quest: Resume

Quest: Writing Your Resume

Career Portfolio Check-In

Cover Letter

How Do You Write a Cover Letter?

Toolkit (Download)

Quest: Cover Letter

Career Portfolio Check-In

Interviews

How Do You Nail an Interview?

Toolkit (Download)

Quest: Preparing for an Interview

Career Portfolio Check-In

Supplementary Topics

Why is Your Online Presence Important?

How Will You Share Your Story?

The Gift of Influence

Mindfulness as a Strategy

What Educational Credentials Do Employers Look For?

How Do You Finance Your Education?

How Can You Thrive in Diverse Environments?

Pursuing a Global Health Career

Keep Going!

Most Memorable Moments

Toolkit (Download)

Plan Your Next Steps

Reflection

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    Important Dates

    May 25, 2024
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