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 Physical Therapy Alumni Take Their Skills to the U.S. Air Force

August 9, 2021

SHU Physical Therapy Alumni Take Their Skills to the U.S. Air Force

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Graduate Student Wins National Physician Assistant Award

August 9, 2021

Victoria Ho earns recognition for her commitment to diversity in the PA profession

Read more here: https://www.sacredheart.edu/news-room/news-listing/graduate-student-wins-national-physician-assistant-award/

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Fairfield man recognized as hero with Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Medal

August 9, 2021

A SHU Alum and his brother are being recognized as heroes after receiving one of the highest honors in North America for risking their lives to save a man and his dog stuck in frigid water on Lake Mohegan.

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SHU Physical Therapy Alumni Take Their Skills to the U.S. Air Force

Graduate Student Wins National Physician Assistant Award

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Community Network

Megan Adornato ’06

Megan Adornato ’06

Alumni
  • Senior Vice President, Global Health Promotion Programs Citi
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Josh Belluche ’20

Josh Belluche ’20

Alumni
  • Registered Nurse Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael
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Meredith Bertoni ’19

Meredith Bertoni ’19

Alumni
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Dixie Douville

Dixie Douville

Faculty
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Christina Gunther

Christina Gunther

Faculty
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Daniel Remiszewski

Daniel Remiszewski

Community Member
  • Connecticut, Bridgeport
  • Owner Northeast Medical Institute
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Valerie Wherley

Valerie Wherley

Faculty
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Amanda Witkowski ’20

Amanda Witkowski ’20

Alumni
  • Clinical Information Manager Envision Healthcare
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Career Outcomes

Over the past two-years, Sacred Heart averages a 99.5% overall placement rate, with a 95% overall response rate. 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. We are currently collecting data for the 2020 & 2021 student cohorts. 

Check out our Class of 2019 First-Destination Infographic here!

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  • 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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Phone
(203) 371-7971
Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

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

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