How many times have you left a doctor's appointment with more questions than answers? For patients, navigating healthcare can be confusing, overwhelming, and (let's be honest) a little intimidating. That's where you come in.

Tomorrow is Health Empowerment Day, a reminder that empowering patients isn't just about giving them information, but also helping them feel confident about what comes next. Take this as your reminder that whether you’re still studying or just getting started in your career, patient empowerment is a skill you’ll use every single day!

From community pharmacy to telehealth, health tech, and entrepreneurship, Lauren Curtis, PharmD, proves that a healthcare career doesn’t have to follow a straight line. We sat down with Lauren to learn about unexpected skills that helped her make the transition, what she wishes she had done differently as a student, and why exploring the “blurry edges” of healthcare could open doors you never knew existed.

Want to work at the intersection of healthcare and tech? The CDC's Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for its Class of 2027 through November 6. It's a two-year, full-time fellowship for professionals interested in public health, informatics, research, and data.

Interested in global health? The WHO Internship Program offers opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain experience across technical and administrative areas of global health. Opportunities are posted through the WHO careers system, making this a good one to keep on your radar if you're interested in taking your healthcare career beyond the U.S.

Thinking beyond the bedside? Put this on your calendar. Mayo Clinic's Administrative Internship Program is expected to open applications in early October, with applications due in early December. It's designed for graduate students interested in healthcare administration and leadership.

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