Career & Professional Development Advice

🎉Congratulations! You Landed a Summer Internship… Now What?

Kicking off your summer internship and looking to make an impression? We’ve gathered our best advice, tips, and strategies to help you stand out, make connections, and leave a lasting impact!

🚀 Shifting from Student to Intern

Transitioning from the classroom …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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No Summer Internship? No Problem! Here’s What YOU Can Do Instead

Didn’t land a summer internship? That’s more common than you think and it doesn’t mean this summer has to stall your career. In fact, this could be the perfect opportunity to explore your interests, build new skills, and invest in …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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Medical Assistant Opportunity to Gain Hands-On Dermatology Experience in Philadelphia!

If you’re planning a gap year before applying to medical, PA, or nursing school and want meaningful, hands-on clinical experience, this opportunity could be a strong fit.

Stoll Medical Group (SMG) in Philadelphia is currently recruiting motivated individuals to join …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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Cats Helping Cats: Class of 2026 | Nova Network Group

Are you a senior preparing to graduate, but feeling unsure of your next career move? The job market for the Class of 2026 is competitive, but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Villanova alumni are here to …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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Now Hiring: Therapy Aide at Premier Orthopaedics (Newtown Square)

Students interested in pursuing careers in physical therapy, sports medicine, or the broader healthcare field are encouraged to explore an exciting hands-on clinical opportunity with Premier Orthopaedics at the Newtown Square location.

The clinic is currently hiring a Therapy Aide

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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ACADEMIC ASSOCIATE PROGRAM AT JEFFERSON

Academic Associate Program at Thomas Jefferson University is returning in summer and fall 2026! 

The Summer 2026 program runs May 26th through August 5th. The Fall 2026 program runs September 1st through December 2nd.

AAP at Jefferson continues to provide an immersive …

By Jennifer Gannon
Jennifer Gannon Director of Health Professions Advising
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Career Chat: A Conversation with Kavitha Reddy Goyal, MD

EVENT DETAILS:

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
Room 141 Mendel Science Center

LINK TO RSVP: https://villanova.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1900087

Are you a student pursuing a pre-health track? Maybe you are a student pursuing industry roles in the pharma, biotech, …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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Register Today: Biotech Bootcamp | Friday, January 30, 2026!

VILLANOVA’S BIOTECH BOOTCAMP
Friday, January 30th | 2:00-5:00 PM | Driscoll Hall | Register on Handshake!

Join us for Villanova’s fourth annual Biotech Bootcamp, an afternoon program for students to learn about the various career paths and opportunities within biotech, pharma, life sciences, …

By Jeanette Paulsen
Jeanette Paulsen
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2026 MCAT Registration Updates

Below are a few important updates about the 2026 Medical College Admission Test® (MCAT®) testing year and the AAMC PREview® professional readiness exam. Please visit our website for more information or email us with any questions at mcat@aamc.org.    

2026 MCAT Registration …

By Jennifer Gannon
Jennifer Gannon Director of Health Professions Advising
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5 Transferable Skills as a CLAS Student

As a liberal arts and sciences student, you’ve likely been asked dozens of times, “so what are you going to do with that major?” Then, maybe you start spiraling. Let’s stop using this rhetoric and reframe: As a liberal arts …

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
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