Health Sciences Student Career Center supports the students in the five health schools- Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Public Health. Students can schedule one-on-one career counseling appointments (in-person and virtual), attend workshops, request presentations for courses or clubs, and network with employers at HSC career fairs.

Health Sciences Student Career Center specializes in helping students in the five health schools develop their career plan. Whether you are just starting to explore your options or want to solidify your current plan, get the guidance and resources you need.

Health Sciences Student Career Center includes:

  • Discover Your Strengths: Uncover your unique talents with CliftonStrengths and learn how to leverage them in your career.
  • Explore Career Paths: Dive into different health career fields, research potential roles, and understand the required education and certifications.
  • Confirm Your Interest: Discover shadowing opportunities and learn more through informational interviews. 
  • Grow Your Network: Develop a plan to effectively network at a career fair, professional conference, or online (LinkedIn). 
  • Craft compelling application materials: Refine your resume, CV, personal statement, and cover letter that showcase your skills and experience to reflect your unique authentic self. 
  • Ace Your Interviews: Develop your interviewing skills to learn how to confidently present yourself to potential employers and graduate programs.
  • Land That Internship or Job: Get personalized support to formulate your internship or job search strategy.
  • Evaluate Your Options: Determine what is important to you in a job offer or graduate program and negotiate appropriately. 
  • Practice Professionalism in the Workplace: Learn to understand and demonstrate effective work habits, basic etiquette tips, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace, including cultural awareness and humility.

Health Sciences Student Career Center works closely with WVU Career Services and the WVU Pre-Health Professional Development Office to support students applying to health professional programs. 

The WVU School of Public Health has additional career development support. Visit the School of Public Health website. 

Your Career Development Specialist

As a Gallup-Certified CliftonStrengths Advisor, Robert (Rob) Barricelli is a Career Development Specialist at the Health Sciences Center (HSC). He is dedicated to helping HSC students develop the confidence and mindset needed for a successful career search or graduate application. Rob guides individual students and groups through a variety of career development activities, including:

  • Reflecting on purpose, interests, and career goals
  • Exploring career paths, graduate programs, and job opportunities
  • Developing a career plan including professional documents and interview skills
  • Building and maintaining relationships for a professional network

    Robert Barricelli