Health Careers Advising

Events and Opportunities

View events hosted by Health Careers Advising at Brown, and explore our curated selection of additional external events and opportunities including fellowships and internships.

Our Events

External Events

Events hosted by other organizations are listed for your information only and do not represent an endorsement by Brown or the Health Careers Advising office.

July to August. Pathways to Medicine

Over the course of this 5-session program, participants will: examine the experiences that shape effective future physicians; gain an early exposure to college science coursework; explore the structure of medical school, clinical training, and patient care; examine a variety of medical specialties; and learn about licensing exams, residency applications, interviews, and the Match process. Visit the Impact Internships website to learn more and register.

July to September. Columbia University Doctor Of Physical Therapy Program Information Sessions

These virtual sessions provide prospective students who are interested in pursuing a physical therapy career to attend a virtual open house. Information on the curriculum including the required foundational and personalized elective components, admission criteria, and helpful hints on applying to PT school is discussed. To find specific days and time and to register please visit Columbia’s DPT website. 

July through September. Columbia Narrative Medicine Virtual Group Sessions

Narrative Medicine Facilitators from Columbia will offer virtual versions of traditional narrative medicine group work live, via Zoom, in English, Italian, Greek, Spanish, and Polish. Registration links for each of the sessions can be found on their blog

July 25. ADEA GoDental JumpStart Northeast on Saturday

This free event will offer an introduction to the dental school admissions process and an opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives, faculty, and current students from dental schools across the Northeast. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that provide an inside look at dental education and clinical training. Registration is free, but space is limited. Please register on the ADEA website

July 27 to July 31. Camp Pod 2026

Explore podiatry as a future career path. They will dive into special topics in podiatric medicine such as sports medicine, surgery, biomechanics, and more. This event is completely FREE and sponsored by IPMSA (Illinois Podiatric Medical Students' Association) in association with the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science! Please visit the Camp Pod website to register.

July 28. GUS Medical & Veterinary Schools Virtual Admissions Fair

Join this virtual Zoom meeting to hear from admissions teams from Saba University School of Medicine, Medical University of the Americas and St. Matthew’s University. This interactive event will feature multiple breakout rooms, where prospective students can come and go as they please to speak directly with representatives from each of the schools. Visit Saba University’s website to sign up for the webinar.

July 28. Life at DukeMed - Student Panel

DukeMed hosts various live online events for prospective students. Most sessions last about an hour, with time for Q&A included. These sessions are casual and informal and you’re welcome to join late and leave early as your schedule requires. Please fill out their zoom registration.

September 10. AACP's Fall Virtual Pharmacy School Fair

Discover unique careers in pharmacy, connect directly with decision-makers at schools and colleges of pharmacy, and explore financial and career resources. Registration is free. Please fill out their zoom registration form to attend.

September 26. 2026 APSA Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting

This meeting is a regional platform for medical students navigating clinical research, graduate trainees in bench science, and undergraduates aiming for a dual-degree path to connect. Registration and abstract submissions are open.The deadline to submit abstracts is July 31, 2026. Register on their website. If you have questions, you can contact the local organizing committee by emailing apsarowansom@gmail.com.

October 23-25. Narrative Medicine Foundations

This is a Save the Date for an in-person workshop at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. This workshop will provide an immersive introductory experience to the methods and skills of narrative medicine. Participants will experience live plenary presentations and engage with faculty and each other for small group work. Registration information will be announced soon. For any immediate questions, please email Program Manager Aly Tadros at at4030@cumc.columbia.edu.

Opportunities

Disclaimer: The listings here are provided as a benefit and a resource to students. Brown does not endorse or promote any particular third party entity’s program. The linked opportunities will take you to the third party provider’s website where you can obtain information about the specific program or opportunity. You can then determine on your own whether you are eligible and interested in applying or participating.

Updated 07/22/26

Clinical and Volunteer Hour Opportunity for Fluent Spanish Speakers - RI Free Clinic

View this flyer to learn more. Visit the RI Free Clinic website to complete an application. Email questions to volunteers@rifreeclinic.org.

Becoming a Muslim Doctor: Foundations of Identity, Ethics, and Practice

Click here to apply or visit their website for more information. 

Medical Assistant/Research Assistant (Gap Year) opportunity with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Review this PDF for more information.

RNDF Campus Representative Program

Complete this Google form to apply.

Columbia University’s New Master of Science in Health Economics & Policy program

View this flyer to learn more. Additional information can be found on their website

Research Technician, Sfeir Lab

Apply on their website.

Apply to be an Executive Board Member for VIVA Clinics

Apply via this Google form by July 31. Please email viva.clinics.team@gmail.com with any questions.