Healthcare Career Community
Join this community to explore careers and make connections with professionals who hold clinical roles (i.e. physician, dentist, nurse, PA, OT, DPT, etc.) as well as roles in the areas of health management, health informatics, assessment and insurance, research, public health, health policy, and health promotion/wellness.
Heather O'Connor
About Heather
Heather O’Connor joined the Career Center team in August 2021 as a Graduate Student Intern. She enjoyed working with Pre-Health students, and in July of 2022, Heather began her full-time role as the Healthcare Career Coach.
Heather graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Additionally, Heather received her Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University in December of 2022.
Coaching Style
It is Heather’s goal to connect students with meaningful healthcare experiences such as job shadowing, volunteer work, clubs, internships, employment, and professional opportunities. Students are encouraged to meet with Heather to explore career options, plan ahead, and seek feedback so they are prepared for their next step, whether that be applying to a medical or graduate program, or landing a job.
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Jiana Farrell
About Jiana
Jiana joined the Career Center in July 2023 as the Healthcare and School of Social Welfare Career Coach. In her role, she empowers students to think beyond their academic and practicum experiences, providing them with the tools they need to kick-start their career journeys, as well as reflect on who they are and where their interests lie.
Coaching Style
With a focus on continuous growth, Jiana takes a reflective approach to helping students
identify connections between
their interests and potential career paths, ensuring that every student walks away
with clear, measurable goals for their
next steps.
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Resources
EDUCATE
Types of Jobs and Internships
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Clinical Services Associate
- Community Health Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Direct Support Professional
- Healthcare Administrator
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Receptionist
- Medical Scribe
- Patient Coordinator
- Physical Therapist Aide
- Research Coordinator
Career and Industry Guides
- Vault Guide to Health Care Provider Jobs
- Vault Guide to Health Care Management Jobs
- Vault Guide to Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care Jobs
- Health Care Providers Career Information
- 5 High-Paying Careers in Biology
- Best Internships by Industry
- Career Opportunities for MBA Graduates in Healthcare:
- Discover Your Path
- Vault Guide to Alternative Health Care Jobs
- Achieving Interview Success with the STAR Method
- Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview
PREPARE
Resume
- 6 Tips for Staying Motivated During a Lengthy Job Search
- Center for Service Learning and Community Service
- Cover Letter Samples
- Explorehealthcareers.org
- Healthcare: Job Shadowing Information
- Healthcare: Volunteer Experiences
- How to Write a Cover Letter Guide
Public Health Training Center: Online trainings to prepare public health workers for the future - Resume Writing Tips for Recent Graduates
- Resume: General Template
- Tips for Conducting a Targeted Job Search
Forage Industry Projects
- APM: Occupational Rehabilitation
- BCG: Climate & Sustainability
- LifeArc: Life Sciences, Biology Research
- Pfizer UK: Molecule to Market
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Genetic Sciences
- Thermo Fisher Scientific: Mass Spectrometry
CONNECT
Clubs and Organizations
Healthcare Clubs and Organizations at SBU
- American Red Cross at Stony Brook
- Camp Kesem at Stony Brook
- Health Technology and Management Club
- Minority Association of Pre-Health Students
- Pre-Med Society
- Pre-Nursing Society
- Pre-Physician Assistant Club
- Project Sunshine
- Students for Tanzania Club
- Women in Healthcare
Professional Associations
Healthcare Professional Associations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
- American Dental Association
- American Health Information Management Association
- American Public Health Association
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- Healthcare Business Management Association
- National Student Nurses Association
- New York State Society of Physician Assistants
- Technology Networks
Job and Internship Search Sites
SAMPLE EMPLOYERS IN THIS CAREER COMMUNITY
