Healthcare & Public Health

The Healthcare & Public Health Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the health professions.  Learn about academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.  

SHU Externship Spotlight: Erin Tuohy

Student Name: Erin Tuohy 

Student Class Year: 2020 

Student Internship/Externship Location: Northwell Health: Staten Island University, Emergency Dept. 

City/State: Staten Island, NY 

Job Title: Student Nurse Externship 

 Student Quote” 

“Taking part in a student nurse externship was a really amazing

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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Virtual Global Health Opportunity – Earn a Certificate in Culture and Identity

The Office of Global Health Programs is excited to announce a virtual global health opportunity this fall to Costa Rica and Nicaragua.  The program is six weeks (September 8th – October 16th) and only costs $150.  Students will earn a …

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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Cover Letters: How, When, and Why to Write Them

To help you stand out during the job search process, it is vitally important to have a cover letter to help you stand out. Unless it is stated that you do not need to submit a cover letter with your …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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Success Stories

Community Network

  • Senior Vice President, Global Health Promotion Programs Citi
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  • Registered Nurse Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael
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  • Clinical Research Coordinator Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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  • Clinical Associate Professor    Sacred Heart University  
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  • Director, Global Health Programs & Health Science Program    Sacred Heart University   
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Daniel Remiszewski

Community Member
  • Connecticut, Bridgeport
  • Owner Northeast Medical Institute
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  • Director, Pre-Health Advisement/Advanced Lecturer Sacred Heart University   
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  • Clinical Information Manager Envision Healthcare
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Career Outcomes

Outcome data for Sacred Heart University is obtained through the Center for Career & Professional Development, in accordance with national standards. We extend our First-Destination survey to students who have received Bachelor’s Degrees in the respective year are surveyed from the time of graduation, to 12-months following graduation.

 

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

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What Can I Do With This Major?

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Contact & Location

Phone
(203) 371-7971
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

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