Welcome to the Healthcare, Life Sciences & the Environment Community!

Students interested in this community may benefit from learning about the variety of career paths in healthcare; understanding the sociological and environmental factors that influence public health, nutrition, patient care and medicine; thinking about ways to improve public health research, environmental justice, food systems; and/or finding out how individuals and organizations can make an impact in sustaining the environment through engineering and conservation (animals, forests, etc.) practices.  Those following this career community are often interested in or working in careers that include, but are not limited to the following areas: Applied Medicine in Healthcare and Non-Profit Organizations, Public Health Policy & Legal Careers, Lab Sciences & Research, Environmental Remediation/Compliance, Wildlife Conservation & Forestry, Soil Science or Air & Water Quality Management, and Environmental Justice & Advocacy.  By following this group, you will understand the skills necessary for pursuing these career paths such as: writing, public speaking, coalition building, interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, outreach, systems thinking, analysis, forecasting, and problem solving and learn about career pathways that can include (but are not limited to):  law, public policy, international development, research and analytics, engineering, community organizing. 

3 Questions with Holley Brandchaft-White, COO at SHFT Behavioral Health

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Holley Brandchaft-White, MBA, LCSW

1. In just …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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3 Questions with Heresa LaForce, A20, Masters Candidate, Duke University

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a career advising feature on the Tufts University Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Heresa LaForce, A20 Community …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Environment America

Devon Bell is a senior International Relations & Affairs major at Tufts

As a member of the Clean Water team, I strengthened my writing, project management, and leadership skills while contributing to environmental organizing and advocacy efforts.

One of the …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Clinical Research Coordinator — Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital is looking to hire a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Department as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department (one position). The research coordinator will work mostly with Dr. Neal Chen and …

By Sean Gorman
Sean Gorman Recruiting Coordinator
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Health Professions Scholarship Program — Northeast Army Medicine

Overview

A post undergraduate scholarship available to qualifying students who wish to earn professional degrees from accredited medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, psychiatric nurse practitioner, clinical or counseling psychology programs. Obligation is to serve a set amount of time as a …

By Sean Gorman
Sean Gorman Recruiting Coordinator
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Understanding the World of Nonprofits

Interested in nonprofits but don’t know where to start?

Start by understanding that while the term nonprofits can be used in different contexts, there are many different kinds of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations dedicated to addressing a particular social …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Genetic Counseling Virtual Career Day @ Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Feb 7, 2026

Genetic counselors are health care providers who often work in hospitals and meet with patients to assess any relevant genetic or biological risk associated with various inherited disorders and discuss genetic testing options with patients.  To become a genetic counselor, …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Tufts Career Center — Guide to Career & Life Design

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with:

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