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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.  

Learn to Intern | 11.5.24

This past month, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted the Learn to Intern Panel, in which selected speakers provided insight into a diverse array of professional experiences ranging from those in the healthcare field, to public relations. Moderated …

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10 Tips to Make the Most of your College Career Fair

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All the advice you need to succeed before, during, and after your career fair.

Career fairs offer many opportunities to advance your career search. It’s a chance to practice your networking skills and get comfortable having professional conversations. …

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6 Things Your College Career Center Can Do for You

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Don’t wait until senior year to get major, internship and job guidance

We asked Annie Suffredini, executive director of career & professional development, and Senior Director Amy Novak to explain the many ways …

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Learn to Intern | 11.2.22

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Megan Adornato ’06

Alumni
  • Senior Vice President, Global Well-being Design & Strategy Citi
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Josh Belluche ’20, ’24

Alumni
  • Intensive Care Nurse Nuvance Health
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Meredith Bertoni ’19

Alumni
  • Clinical Trial Associate II Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Dixie Douville

Faculty
  • Clinical Associate Professor    Sacred Heart University  
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Christina Gunther

Faculty
  • 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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Valerie Wherley

Faculty
  • Director, Pre-Health Advisement/Advanced Lecturer Sacred Heart University   
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Amanda Witkowski ’20

Alumni
  • Candidate-Doctor of Medicine St, George's University
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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
  • 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?

With 100 major profiles that include information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and …


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Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

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Fairfield, CT 06825

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