Looking to get involved in a research lab?

The Department of Health and Human Physiology has many opportunities to get involved in a research lab. Take a look at the different labs below, and scroll down further to see how you can get involved!

Considering a lab in the HHP Department?

Click here to see all the research opportunities the department has to offer! 

Interested in something else? Look into ICRU!

The Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates has many opportunities to get involved in research in other areas. Click here to take a look at all they have to offer!

Found a lab that interests you? Here's what you can do to apply:

Check to see if the Principle Investigator(s) for the lab you're interested in mentions ways in which you can apply for their lab. 

If they do: 

• Take the steps mentioned on their lab website to apply for their lab

If they don't, here's a common approach to applying:

• Prepare a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, as well as a formally typed-out email to send to the P.I.(s) and/or mentor(s) of the lab you're interested in. In the formal email, show your interest in their lab.

• After completing this, when the P.I. or mentor gets back to you, take the next steps they want you to take. Usually, they ask you to interview! 

• If you're confused about starting your cover letter and/or resume, go check out the "Resumes & Related Material" section under the resources tab!

Looking for volunteer opportunities as a human physiology and/or pre-health student? You came to the right place!

There are many amazing ways to get more involved in the community. Take a look at the different volunteer opportunities below!

Health and Human Physiology

The Department of Health and Human Physiology has an Outreach Program, where they mention the opportunities to volunteer in their department. According to the department, "HHP faculty and students engage the public in many ways, positively benefiting the community, state, and the university." Click here to take a look at the numerous opportunities provided! 

Pre-Health Opportunities

The Academic Advising Center has pulled together many amazing healthcare volunteer opportunities for pre-health students, consisting of opportunities in nearby hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and more. Click here to take a look at the numerous opportunities provided!

Interested in completing an internship?

The HHP Department

The Department of Health and Human Physiology has multiple opportunities to get involved in an internship or job, where students can actively be engaged and learn experientially. 

As positions become known, links to information about available opportunities will be posted in this link. They could be volunteer positions, part-time, seasonal, or full-time positions. Please read closely and apply to positions based on your mix of needs regarding credit, experience, and compensation. Check the link often, as updates and new positions are added regularly. Enjoy!

Handshake

Handshake is another amazing and free resource to use when looking for internships or jobs in whatever you desire, HHP related or not. Every University of Iowa student can log in using their HawkID.

Here, you can:

1. Upload your resume, share your profile and documents with employers
2. Register for internships
3. Sign up for mock (practice) interviews
4. Create customized searches for on-campus/student employment jobs, internships and full-time jobs. Apply directly through the system to do so!
5. Apply to and schedule on-campus interviews and more!

Click here to access Handshake!

Looking for ways to succeed in your HHP and/or Pre-Health courses? 

The 2020-2021 HHP@UI executive board held an event in the Fall 2020 semester regarding information about certain HHP and pre-health-related courses and how to best prepare for them, in lieu of the registration time that was coming up. The exec board also provided valuable information on how to best succeed in these courses, where these strategies can also be applied to other courses as well!

Take a look at the presentation by clicking here! 

Need help with resumes and anything related?

The Pomerantz Career Center has many resources to keep your resumes, cover letters, and other items polished and strong. Look below to see different resources for resumes and related material!

• Resumes
• Cover Letters
• References
• Portfolios

Have an upcoming interview?

The Pomerantz Career Center has compiled some amazing ways to prepare for and succeed at your next interview! Scroll down to see what they have to tell you about being ready to interview:

Interviewing

The PCC has compiled resources that may be helpful for interviewing, including types of interviews, potential interview questions depending on the type of interview, questions to ask, and more information! Click here to access these resources. 

Participate in Mock Interviews!

Did you know that the Pomerantz Career Center has opportunities to do a mock interview before your actual interview? These mock interviews are a great way for students to practice their interview skills with an experienced professional. Cool, right? 

Click here to learn more about their service, and maybe even schedule a mock interview. 

Take a look at our past event section to watch the Spring 2022 events regarding PA and Medical School admissions. More professional school resources coming soon!