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Alumni Career Support Network
Your alumni family understands careers in medicine, healthcare, and research, and is especially well positioned to offer relevant, empathetic support and information drawn from lived experience.
Are you looking for clarity or a sounding board? Are you on the brink of a career or life transition? Our new Alumni Career Support Network provides peer support to help alumni at any career or life stage navigate transitions, make decisions and build connections.
“Career support” is intentionally defined loosely and can include connecting with alumni in a new city, peers with similar backgrounds or research interests, or others navigating shared experiences such as early-career stress, starting a family or moving into retirement. This is your space and your community.
Our Alumni Career Support Network offers peer support for alumni at every stage of their journey—providing space to explore options, make thoughtful decisions, and connect with others who understand the path.
Alumni volunteers support the real moments that shape lives and careers in medicine, healthcare, and research, such as:
- Navigating transitions and changes
- Professional challenges and pivots
- Building connections and community
- Peer mentoring and shared support
Thanks for your interest in being a volunteer! This resource is possible because of alumni like you, who are willing to offer up their time to support their fellow alumni. Fill out this form to learn more and get started as an Alumni Career Support Network volunteer.
How do I connect with an
alumni career support volunteer?
Step 1
Search our list of alumni volunteers. You can use search filters (such as location, degree, specialty or career experiences) to find the right match for you.
Step 2
Submit a request. Click on your chosen alumni volunteer’s profile page to learn more about them and fill out a short form with your contact information and what you’d like to talk about.
Step 3
Connect! We’ll confirm that your alumni volunteer is available, then share their contact information with you. From there, it’s up to you to reach out, introduce yourself and figure out when and how you’d like to connect.
Reaching out to another alum can feel like a big step—even when the intention is simply to connect. The Alumni Career Support Network was built with that in mind. There’s no expectation of a formal meeting or long-term commitment. Sometimes support looks like a brief email exchange, a shared story, or simply knowing someone else has walked a similar path.
Questions or feedback you’d like to share about the site? Please email: medalum@uw.edu
Disclaimer
The alumni listed in this directory are independent volunteers sharing personal experiences and perspectives. They do not represent the University of Washington School of Medicine, and the University does not endorse or guarantee any advice, opinions, or information provided.
Alumni do not offer legal, financial, or medical advice. Any guidance shared is based on personal experience only. By engaging with a volunteer, you acknowledge they are not liable for decisions or outcomes resulting from these interactions. Users are encouraged to use their own judgment, verify information independently, and consult appropriate professionals as needed.
