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Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

Northwestern University

About this Course

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This course aims to help high school students, recent graduates, and those considering career transitions explore health care career options and learn strategies for entry into the health care workforce and health related fields.
There are lots of amazing job opportunities in medicine and healthcare! Join us, as we share the strategies and secrets for getting those jobs. This course will introduce you to healthcare professions, help you map a path towards a health career, and impart skills relevant for any career, including: articulating your personal story, resume and cover letter writing, job search, interviewing, professional networking, and professional communications. In this course, you will hear the personal stories, experiences, and journeys of dozens of people who work in health related careers. You will also have the opportunity to connect with a supportive community of students, mentors, and health care professionals to explore your interests, find resources, and discover exciting new opportunities.

The course features more than 50 different guests and lecturers, including Northwestern University faculty from Feinberg School of Medicine; the Kellogg School of Management; the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications; the School of Professional Studies; Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences; and the School of Communication.

The course is also a resource and tool through which educators, parents, career counselors and others can support students’ career readiness and professional advancement.

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Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

Instructors

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Dr. Melissa A. Simon

George H. Gardner Professor of Clinical Gynecology and Vice Chair of Clinical Research

Feinberg School of Medicine

16,813 Learners

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Rabih Dahdouh

16,813 Learners

1 Course

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 19 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

Offered by

Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university with campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, and Doha, Qatar. Northwestern combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Why Health?

Careers where you can make a difference in people's lives

3 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 23 min), 7 readings, 2 quizzes

3 videos

Health Means...5m

Health Careers, Backstage Pass11m

The Balancing Act: Values & Vocational Courage6m

7 readings

Syllabus10m

Schools and Institutions Page10m

Grading and Logistics10m

Meet Your Instructors10m

Toolkit (Download)10m

Resource Toolkit10m

Medical Glossary10m

1 practice exercise

Quest: Health Careers Scavenger Hunt30m

Week

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Day in the Life Snapshots

Healthcare professionals briefly describe what they do and introduce medical terminology

1 hour to complete

14 videos (Total 62 min)

14 videos

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 13m

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 25m

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 35m

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 43m

Day in the Life: Clinical Part 52m

Day in the Life: STEM Part 15m

Day in the Life: STEM Part 24m

Day in the Life: Leadership4m

Day in the Life: Policy5m

Day in the Life: Public Health & Bioinformatics 4m

Day in the Life: Military and Industry3m

Day in the Life: Community Part 15m

Day in the Life: Community Part 24m

Day in the Life: Community Part 34m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Keeping it Real - Healthcare Career Journeys

Personal stories & career journeys of health professionals and students

3 hours to complete

6 videos (Total 30 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

6 videos

Introduction to Keeping it Real4m

Former Gang Member's Path to a Healthcare Career5m

Challenges, Bumps in the Road, and Opportunities5m

Even Top Ranking Leaders Can Have Non-Linear Career Trajectories5m

Opportunities That Present Themselves5m

Passion for Social Justice4m

1 reading

Toolkit (Download)10m

2 practice exercises

Quest: Strengths30m

Start on your Career Portfolio30m

Week

Week 4

2 hours to complete

Personal Story

Packaging your personal story to increase your professional opportunities

2 hours to complete

2 videos (Total 14 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

2 videos

What is Your Story?8m

Students at Various Points in Their Careers4m

1 reading

Toolkit (Download)10m

2 practice exercises

Quest: Write an Elevator Pitch30m

Career Portfolio Check-In30m

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Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare

Career 911: Your Future Job in Medicine and Healthcare