Networking

Networking – Networking, shadowing, and informational interviews are vital for prehealth students. They provide exposure to healthcare fields, insights into career paths, understanding of healthcare systems, mentorship, professional relationships, and practical learning beyond the classroom, fostering personal and professional development.

• Shadowing Opportunity with Penn State Health
• Informational Interviews

There are plenty of health professionals in the campus community of State College, PA that are willing to host interested students to observe and shadow within their practices. There is no formal list for all such experiences, so students should make the necessary contacts and seek out arrangements to facilitate shadowing experiences. Ideas could include:

• Build Experience NOW, Career Services
• LionLink - a networking program for Penn State students and alumni
• Instructions on using LinkedIn to connect with Penn State Alumni
• Find a Penn State Alumni Association Chapter near you
• Shadow a Podiatrist via American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)