Careers in health care can be very rewarding occupations. Few other professions allow you to provide direct care to people in need on a daily basis while helping to create healthier communities.
Health care is one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, the health care and social assistance sector is projected to add nearly five million jobs by 2022.
By earning a health care degree or certification, you will enter into a respected profession that provides many opportunities for growth. As part of our commitment to the future of health care , UPMC in central Pa. is committed to helping prospective students explore a range of health care careers.
UPMC in central Pa. offers various sponsored events that give students an opportunity to shadow health care professionals and learn more about health care careers.
Have you ever wondered how our imaging technologists create impressive images of the human body on a daily basis? Come investigate a career in the field of medical imaging.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take care of someone who is sick or recovering from surgery or another medical procedure? Come spend the day exploring a career in nursing.
For students interested in the laboratory field, we offer a new half-day program two times each year.
UPMC in central Pa.'s shadowing program allows college students age 18 or older who are planning a career in a specific health care field to observe the responsibilities and duties of hospital personnel, such as speech pathologists, medical technologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, nurses and radiology technologists.
Learn More about the Student Career Exploration Program
Our Student Recruitment Team (SRT) is a committee of UPMC in central Pa. employees whose mission is to help meet the current and future health care needs of the community by raising awareness of health care careers to prospective students.
The SRT is responsible for various UPMC in central Pa.-sponsored events that give students an opportunity to shadow health care professionals and learn more about health care careers.
When it comes to health care for you and your family, UPMC is here. It's easy to find the right doctor, health screenings, programs, classes, and more.
Contact UPMC in central Pa.Your health information, right at your fingertips. Select MyUPMC to access your UPMC health information. For patients of UPMC-affiliated doctors in Central Pa, select UPMC Central Pa Portal. Patients of UPMC Cole should select the UPMC Cole Connect Patient Portal.
The portal for all UPMC patients EXCEPT those in Central Pa.
The portal for UPMC patients in Central Pa.
The portal for UPMC Cole patients receiving inpatient care.
