Career Development
Healthcare, Public Health, & Wellness Career Community
Of course you'll find medicine in this career community, but also public health, education, mental health, physical therapy, research, and outreach. You can be a medical researcher, or you could use your communication skills to engage with a community and improve health initiatives. In short, be an advocate for health, whatever your skills and interests. And become a strong ally to others.
Potential Majors/Minors
The following are commonly chosen majors, though any Willamette major can prepare you for a career in this community.
Sample Careers
- Counselor
- Therapist
- Dentist
- Genetic Counselor
- Medical Administrator
- Medical Technician
- Nonprofit Administrator
- Nurse Practitioner
- Optometrist
- Physician (all specialties)
- Physician Assistant
- Public Health Analyst
- Public Health Educator
- School Counselor
- Social Worker
- Victim Advocate
Sample Work Settings
Hospitals, Surgery Centers, Private Practice, Medical Clinics, Nonprofit Organizations, Local Government, Community Health Organizations, In-Patient Clinics, Dental/Orthodontic Clinics, Mental Health Practices and Support Centers
Transferable Skills and Knowledge
- Communications
- Community Outreach
- Development of Multicultural Competency
- Educational & Mental Health Policy
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Planning
- Fundraising or Development
- Grant Writing
- Helping Skills
- Leadership
- Oral Communication
- Organization
- Supervision & Feedback
Internships Map
Select a marker on the map to learn about specific internships Willamette students have pursued.
Internships for Credit
Career Development can support students seeking academic credit for internships. In order to earn internship credit, students must be enrolled in our Internship for Academic credit course.
Fast Facts
Individualized career advising helps WU students achieve goals throughout their college careers.
- 67% of WU Undergrads do at least one internship during their time at WU
- 81% of graduates are either working or in graduate school 6 months after graduation
- 20% of WU grads go directly to graduate or professional programs
- 1300+ one on one career advising appointments completed per year in career development
Alumni Highlight
Diana Seaders, PA-C, Atkinson Graduate School of Management '05
Job: Advanced practice provider (physician assistant) for Oregon Oncology Specialists (right across the street from the Willamette campus!)
Job Description: Diana was recently promoted to a ‘Lead Inpatient Advanced practice provider’ position. She helps care for patients with hematologic or oncologic issues in a hospital-based setting at Salem Health.
Advice for students at Willamette
“Don’t stop moving. Don’t stop learning. Put good things in your body and mind. Invest in good relationships/ friendships and take the time to maintain them”