How To Disclose Your Illness Or Disability To Your Employer

By Hannah Olson

After graduating from college, Lyme disease nearly derailed my early career in Washington, DC. I was hooked up to an IV for 8 hours a day and …

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In 2010, experts in public health and health care, declared that health education is about improving the health of both individuals and of communities. The commission called for curricula designed for the education of health professionals to include causes …

Walking into a four-bed emergency department for the first time, I was greeted with an ambulance call. The paramedic excitedly reported two people were ejected from a vehicle and in critical condition – ETA 10 minutes. As I turned to …

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I couldn’t have it any other way 

In emergency medicine, I focus on the critical phase of medical problems, but I care for any patient with any problem at any point in their life. This makes me a generalist.

I …

You landed the internship. Congratulations! Now let’s talk about what really matters — pursuing your internship experience with intention. All too often a student will reach out to me looking for advice because they aren’t satisfied with the experience they …

Congrats, you got the internship! But now you’re probably wondering how you can get ready for Day 1 and make a great first impression. With 56% of interns converting into full-time employees, making sure you’re ready for your internship is …

If you have considered becoming a data analyst, you’ve most likely thought about what you can expect in terms of entry level data analyst salary. Will your data analyst salary increase considerably over time? Will you be able to make …

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So, you had a great job interview. You communicated confidence and competence, fielded every weird interview question, and sent a follow-up email thanking your prospective employer for their time.

And then, nothing.

If this sounds familiar, …

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Professional presentation—how you choose to build and share your professional story—is a major factor that can shape your career in the social-impact sector. Whether you are exploring pathways for growth at your current organization or seeking new …