{"id":352,"date":"2019-08-11T17:08:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-11T17:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/career-exploration\/?page_id=352"},"modified":"2025-11-17T19:33:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T19:33:53","slug":"healthcare-science-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/career-exploration\/healthcare-science-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthcare &amp; Science Research Career Community"},"content":{"rendered":"<section   class=\"callout-resource block-container callout-resource--inner\">\n    <div class=\"callout-resource__inner\">\n        <div class=\"callout-resource__lockup-column\">\n            <div class=\"callout-resource__lockup\">\n                <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t        <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">Healthcare &amp; Science Research<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t        <p class=\"base-lockup__copy\">Careers in healthcare and science research offer opportunities to improve lives, advance medical knowledge, and promote public health and wellness. Professionals in these fields work in clinical settings, laboratories, public health organizations, and research institutes. From patient support to laboratory discovery and policy advocacy, these roles make a direct impact on communities locally and globally.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-resource__content-column\">\n            <ul class=\"callout-resource__links-container\">\n                                    <li class=\"callout-resource__link\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#ExplorationTools\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    Exploration Tools\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"callout-resource__link\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#SearchResources\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    Job, Internship, &amp; Research Opportunity Search Resources\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"callout-resource__link\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#ApplicationPrep\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    Application &amp; Interview Prep\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"callout-resource__link\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#GetInvolved\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    Get Involved\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"callout-resource__link\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#GradSchool\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    Graduate &amp; Professional School Info\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"callout-resource__link\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#AlumniSpotlights\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    Alumni Spotlights\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li class=\"callout-resource__link\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#OpenOpportunities\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    Open Opportunities\n\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"callout-video-player block-container\" >\n    <swiper-gallery v-once>\n\t\t    <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n\t\t<div class=\"swiper-image-container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/career-exploration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/2025\/11\/IMG_7113-scaled-960x0-c-default.jpg\" srcset=\"                    https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/career-exploration\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/278\/2025\/11\/IMG_7113-scaled-480x0-c-default.jpg     480w,      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class=\"accordion-group__heading\">Exploration Tools<\/h2>\n\t    \t    <ul class=\"accordion-group__list\">\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-1\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Common Career Paths <\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clinical practice: acute care, rehab\/subacute rehab, extended care, wellness and prevention, sports and fitness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Specialties: cardiovascular, electrophysiology, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, pediatrics, sports medicine, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consultation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-2\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Sample Job Titles<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Public Health Analyst<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clinical Research Assistant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Medical Scribe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Community Health Educator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Laboratory Technician<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Patient Advocate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Epidemiology Data Analyst<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Healthcare Administrator<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-3\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Handshake<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/edu\/appointments\">Handshake<\/a> is Macalester\u2019s go-to platform for career and internship opportunities. There\u2019s no need to create an account\u2014just log in with your Macalester ID and password. Use Handshake to search and apply for jobs and internships, explore hiring organizations, schedule appointments with career advisors, and more.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-4\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">What Can I Do With This Major?<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/articles\/5532\">What Can I Do With This Major?<\/a> is a website featuring 106 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. Links to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources are included.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-5\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-5\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">My Next Move<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-5\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/\">My Next Move<\/a> is an interactive career exploration tool that helps you identify careers based on your interests. Use it to browse job profiles in healthcare and science research, or take the quick interest profiler to see which paths might be a good fit for you.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-6\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-6\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Pre-Health at Mac<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-6\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/health-professions\/\">Pre-Health at Mac<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> supports students interested in careers across the health professions, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, public health, and more. The program offers tailored advising, planning resources, alumni connections, and opportunities for research and internships with partners such as local hospitals and the Mayo Clinic.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t    <\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/accordion-container>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n<accordion-container\n    tag=\"section\"\n    class=\"accordion-group block-container\"\n    id=\"SearchResources\">\t\n\t<div class=\"accordion-group__outer\">\n\t    \t        <h2 class=\"accordion-group__heading\">Job &amp; Internship Search Resources<\/h2>\n\t    \t    <ul class=\"accordion-group__list\">\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-1\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Job &amp; Internship Fairs and Events<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Career Exploration hosts dozens of exploratory and skill-building events throughout the school year, including events highlighting careers in healthcare &amp; science research. All of our events are posted on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/events?collection=ALL&amp;eventFormat=HYBRID&amp;sort=RELEVANCE&amp;date=ALL&amp;postedBySchool=true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake Events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/events.macalester.edu\/all\/categories\/Career%20Events\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">college events calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. We also send an email each Monday during the school year to all students as a reminder of the upcoming week\u2019s events.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-2\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Resources for Aspiring Researchers <\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Looking for a place to start your summer research? We know that there is a lot that goes into a research opportunity. It can get overwhelming! Here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/student-research\/summer-research-opportunities\/\">useful links to resources<\/a> that can get your ideas up and running as well as help you prepare the necessary requirements for your research.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-3\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">General and Niche Job Boards<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthecareers.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health eCareers\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.occupationaltherapy.com\/ot-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Occupational Therapy.com\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.physicaltherapy.com\/pt-jobs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical Therapy.com\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.therapyjobs.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therapy Jobs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthecareers.com\/career-portal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Healthcare Career Resource Center<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/career-exploration\/finding-a-job-or-internship\/databases\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Databases &#8211; Career Exploration<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-4\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Fellowships &amp; Research Opportunities<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/funding\/initiatives\/reu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">U.S. National Science Foundation (typically federally funded)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"http:\/\/reufinder.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">REUfinder.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1uoDbjq9v86M3wBpc_mKFmnn_23slAuldQ1Gqh3Y2cvU\/edit?tab=t.0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">QuickStart Guide to Finding and Applying to Research Opportunities<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/student-research\/funded-summer-experiences-for-students\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Office of Student Research &amp; Creativity at Macalester<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-5\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-5\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Industry Timelines &amp; Roadmaps<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-5\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employers in Science Research field tend to hire more heavily in fall and spring for full-time roles, and fall for internships. View our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/career-exploration\/finding-a-job-or-internship\/industry-timelines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Industry Timelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> page for more information.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t    <\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/accordion-container>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n<accordion-container\n    tag=\"section\"\n    class=\"accordion-group block-container\"\n    id=\"ApplicationPrep\">\t\n\t<div class=\"accordion-group__outer\">\n\t    \t        <h2 class=\"accordion-group__heading\">Application &amp; Interview Prep<\/h2>\n\t    \t    <ul class=\"accordion-group__list\">\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-1\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Resume &amp; Cover Letter Guides<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/career-exploration\/writing-resumes-and-cover-letters\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Writing resumes and cover letters<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaffairs.jhu.edu\/preprofadvising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2021\/03\/Sample-Resume.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Samples of Pre-Health resumes\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-2\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Interview Preparation Resources<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/career-exploration\/interviewing\/\">Career Exploration Interviewing Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/\">Schedule a mock interview<\/a>\u00a0with Macalester\u2019s Career Exploration team through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/\">Handshake\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Do a mock interview with a Career Fellow during drop-in hours (Monday-Thursday 4-6PM in Kagin Commons)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t    <\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/accordion-container>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting involved in student organizations and college-led initiatives is a great way to build leadership skills, connect with peers, and explore your interests outside the classroom. These experiences can help you grow personally and professionally, strengthen your resume, and open doors to new opportunities on campus and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n<accordion-container\n    tag=\"section\"\n    class=\"accordion-group block-container\"\n    id=\"GetInvolved\">\t\n\t<div class=\"accordion-group__outer\">\n\t    \t    <ul class=\"accordion-group__list\">\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-1\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">MacExplore<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MacExplore is a hands-on program that helps students explore career paths through local and national site visits. Led by faculty and staff, students meet with professionals, connect with alumni, and strengthen their career development skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Previous trips have included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Twin Cities:\u00a0 Law; Public Health; Arts, Media, &amp; Media\/Communications; Urban Planning; Private Sector<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National: Media and Communications: New York City; Social Science Research: Washington, D.C.; Technology (Data Analysis, Software, UX, Design): San Francisco; Banking and Finance: New York City<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Through MacExplore, students gain insight into diverse industries, build their professional network, and grow their confidence in real-world settings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mac_career_exploration\/\">Follow Career Exploration on Instagram<\/a> to stay in-the-know about upcoming trips.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-2\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Professional and Industry Associations<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professional and industry associations are great ways to build connections, gain career insights, and stay current in your field. They often offer job boards, mentorship, and events that can boost your professional growth. Some associations are listed below, so be sure to explore them!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apta.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Physical Therapy Association\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aota.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Occupational Therapy Association\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adha.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Dental Hygienists\u2019 Association<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahima.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Health Information Management Association\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careercenter.ascls.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science \u2013 Careers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-3\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Student Organizations<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Getting involved in any student organization helps you build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while expanding your network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gain knowledge specific to the <\/span><b>Healthcare &amp; Science Research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> career community through student organizations such as Health Professions Student Coalition (HPSC), Macalester First Aid (MFA), Macalester Pre-Dental Society, National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), Friends of M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res (Doctors Without Borders), and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check out Macalester\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/directory\/studentorganizations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">list of student organizations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to learn more.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-4\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Community Engagement<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-4\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Macalester\u2019s Community Engagement Center offers a wide array of opportunities to engage with the Twin Cities community. Visit their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/student.macalester.edu\/portal\/cec?cmd=interestlist&amp;interest=health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Health &amp; Wellness Engagement Opportunities page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to learn more about involvement related to the <\/span><b>Healthcare &amp; Science Research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> career community.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t    <\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/accordion-container>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"GradSchool\"><strong>Graduate &amp; Professional School Info<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate and professional programs are often essential for students pursuing careers in healthcare or science research. Whether you\u2019re aiming to become a clinician, public health expert, or biomedical researcher, advanced education provides the training, credentials, and experience necessary to enter these fields.<\/p>\n\n\n<accordion-container\n    tag=\"section\"\n    class=\"accordion-group block-container\"\n    >\t\n\t<div class=\"accordion-group__outer\">\n\t    \t    <ul class=\"accordion-group__list\">\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-1\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Application Support Resources<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kJ54PH1kXQG7W3kcmoKegA6dLC0SpxYG\/preview?tab=t.0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">QuickStart Guide to Applying to Graduate School<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1xkuoBvOwD6ibnFPGwGTBRohg6hLPSrOG\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.gjdgxs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Personal Statement Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/academic-success\/writing-center\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule an appointment with the Writing Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to plan and review your personal statement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1fCaapm7eRSsg4wgahLfDd0P2KNQixMr17CT96Vw1INg\/edit?pli=1&amp;tab=t.0#heading=h.tsfu85ib17sn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An Undergraduate\u2019s Essential Guide to Graduate School (Associated Colleges of the Midwest)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/real-stories-demonstrating-premed-competencies\/parts-your-medical-school-application?topic=personal-statement-essays\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Parts of Your Medical School Application (Association of American Medical Colleges)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-medical-school\/timeline-application-and-admission-medical-school\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Timeline for Application and Admission to Medical School (Association of American Medical Colleges)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    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years)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dentistry (DDS): General dentistry and specialties such as orthodontics or oral surgery (4 years + residency)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Veterinary Sciences (DVM): Animal care and research (4 years + optional residency)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Physical Therapy (DPT) \/ Occupational Therapy (ODT or MOT): Patient recovery, rehabilitation, and wellness (2\u20133 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t    <\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/accordion-container>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n<accordion-container\n    tag=\"section\"\n    class=\"accordion-group block-container\"\n    id=\"AlumniSpotlights\">\t\n\t<div class=\"accordion-group__outer\">\n\t    \t        <h2 class=\"accordion-group__heading\">Alumni Spotlights<\/h2>\n\t    \t    <ul class=\"accordion-group__list\">\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-1\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-1\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Mac2Med<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" 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<accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-2\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-2\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">MacConnect<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    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style=\"font-weight: 400\">QuickStart Guide to Informational Interviewing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t            <li class=\"accordion-group__list-item\">\n\t                <accordion-container-header\n\t                    tag=\"h3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-heading\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <accordion-container-header-button\n\t                        class=\"accordion-group__heading-button\"\n\t                        controls=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                        id=\"accordion-group-heading-button-3\"\n\t                    >\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__button-text\">Health Professions Advising &#8211; Advice from Alumni<\/span>\n\t                        <span class=\"accordion-group__icon-wrap\">\n\t                        \t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol accordion-group__button-icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-plus-small.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t                        <\/span>\n\t                    <\/accordion-container-header-button>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-header>\n\t                <accordion-container-panel\n\t                    id=\"accordion-group-3\"\n\t                    class=\"accordion-group__item-panel\"\n\t                >\n\t                    <div class=\"accordion-group__item-panel-inner\">\n\t                        <p><p>In the summer of 2020, four Macalester students participated in a project interviewing Macalester alumni working in health-related professions.<\/p>\n<p>While working remotely and using zoom as their primary form of communication, these students \u2013 Emelie Beattie \u201921, Brian Zou \u201922, Sam Hochberger \u201921 and Katherine Podoll \u201921 \u2013 completed these interviews as part of a larger project to make health professions advising resources more abundant and accessible for Macalester students.<\/p>\n<p>This 3-part series captures key advice and reflections from these alumni. The full interviews are also available below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NUUvL1k08pg\">How did Mac shape your path?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/JuAZCQ7ONSc\">Advice to undecided students<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jw1CWXEzmf4\">Final advice and personal reflections<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Alumni Interviews<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vbKQojGw0Yk\">Rich Albrecht \u201901<\/a>, PA-C, physician assistant<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VxT7dE2zum4\">Jessica Beattie \u201989<\/a>, MA, LMFT, psychotherapist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bCrulm8SZSQ\">Hayley Berra \u201912<\/a>, MSW, IMH-E, parent-child and program coordinator<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KLOAatzRCOk\">Charlie Cosimini \u201909<\/a>, DVM, veterinarian<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/WYJpv0JHRtA\">Janna Cuneo \u201904<\/a>, FNP-BC, AAHIVS, family nurse practitioner, HIV clinical specialist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/qjJdNakL184\">Amy Hagstrom Miller \u201989<\/a>, Founder and CEO, Whole Woman\u2019s Health<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uQNA0ebMNH4\">Xu Han \u201910<\/a>, MS, DDS, pediatric dentist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AHZQM93artw\">Emily Hawes-Van Pelt \u201900<\/a>, MD, obstetrician\/gynecologist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aY_tisU8bpw\">Jen (Lee) Hundevad \u201909<\/a>, PT, DPT, OCS, physical therapist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kYEkyIIuaaI\">Kristina Krohn \u201905<\/a>, MD, internal medicine and pediatric hospitalist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Zr6pXxKeE5s\">Chidyaonga Shalita \u201917<\/a>, medical student (M2)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fIeNOG9ROhw\">Jess Vaughan \u201912<\/a>, BSN, DNP, CNM, certified nurse midwife<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/p>\n\t                    <\/div>\n\t                <\/accordion-container-panel>\n\t            <\/li>\n\t        \t    <\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/accordion-container>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"OpenOpportunities\">Open Healthcare and Science Research Opportunities from Handshake<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/10947764\/share_preview'>Medical Scribe &#8211; North Houston, TX at HealthChannels<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/10947743\/share_preview'>Medical Scribe &#8211; Gastonia, NC at HealthChannels<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/10941778\/share_preview'>Histology Technician at Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/10941624\/share_preview'>Clinical Laboratory Technologist at Mayo Clinic<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/macalester.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/10935579\/share_preview'>Medical Scribe &#8211; The Woodlands, TX at HealthChannels<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Involved Getting involved in student organizations and college-led initiatives is a great way to build leadership skills, connect with peers, and explore your interests outside the classroom. 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