Health Care
Health care includes fields such as medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy and nutrition. Hamiltonians in this industry work at places such as New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Boston Sports & Shoulder Center, private practice, and more.
Check out the Health Professions Advising site to connect with an advisor and access resources about a pre-health track.- Find alumni working in your field of interest using My Hamilton Connect.
- For some tips on how to start building new connections, check out the networking page.
- Check out the Handshake Resource Library for resources, blogs, and videos featuring Hamilton alumni within this industry.
- Skip down to examples of career-related experiences and external job and internship listings.
Career-Related Experience
To gain experience and develop skills in this industry, consider pursuing a career related experience. Here is a list of ideas to explore:
- American Red Cross blood drive
- Hospitals
- Local ambulance service
- Physical therapy office
- Reproductive health clinic
- Residential Care facilities (i.e. for seniors, developmentally delayed)
- Residential home
- Skilled nursing & long term care facilities (i.e., rehabilitation center, nursing home)
- Social Services organization (i.e., United Cerebral Palsy)
- Summer camps for kids with mental or physical health issues
- County or state departments of health
- Environmental consulting firm (hydrology, air, soil, wetland assessment)
- Humane Society
- Nature Center
- State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Nonprofit organization with health or science mission
- Local zoo
- Community Blood Center
- Cooperative extension office (i.e., Cornell)
- Hamilton College Summer Science Research Program
- Local vet clinic – lab work
- Medical & diagnostic laboratories
- Other university research laboratories
Not sure where to start? Book an appointment with your Career Coach!
