Health & Behavioral Sciences Pathway
People in these Fields
People in these fields typically focus on careers in healthcare that improve lives through research; the prevention, identification, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of diseases and disorders; and patient rehabilitation. People in these fields spend their time working with inter-professional teams; researching and integrating the latest technology; thinking critically and solving problems in high-risk environments; and communicating and advocating for patients and their families.
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Sample Internships and Employers
- Bert Nash - Student Intern - Behavioral Health Court
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas - Healthcare Transformation Intern
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Health Policy Intern
- Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics - Environmental Hygiene Intern
- Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce - Civic & Community Initiatives Intern
- Health Resources and Services Administration - HRSA Pathways Student Intern - Medical/Health
- Heartland Community Health Center - Patient Service Representative
- Home Instead Senior Care - Caregiver
- Jaydoc Free Clinic - Volunteer
- Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health – Intern / Volunteer
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital - Employee Health Intern
- Quest Diagnostics - Shipping and Receiving Clerk
- ScribeAmerica - Medical Scribe
- Stormont-Vail Healthcare Center - Department Assistant
- The University of Kansas Cancer Center - Clinical Research Intern
Student Organizations and More on Rock Chalk Central
- American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists
- KU Public Health Press
- Mental Health Advocacy Board
- Musicians in Medicine
- Peer Health Educators
- University of Kansas Women in Medicine
- KU Medical Brigades
- University of Kansas Pre-Medical Society
- Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students
- KUEC Pre-Medical Club
- Pre-Veterinary Society
- KU Blood Drives
- Pre-Physical Therapy Club
- Music Therapy Student Association
- Pre-Occupational Therapy Club
- Be The Match KU
- Applied Behavioral Science Graduate Student Organization
- Pre-Nursing Club
- National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club