Sarah Toay ’23 Earns McCall MacBain Regional Award

Sarah Toay ’23 has been awarded a C$10,000 McCall MacBain Regional Award for graduate study at any public university in Canada. The scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. 

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By Ann Landstrom
Ann Landstrom Assistant Dean & Director of Global Fellowships & Awards
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Situational Judgment Test Webinar

Did you miss the SJT workshop this week? MiMentor and the Latino Medical Student Association are hosting a webinar where you can learn more about PREview and Casper. From what to expect on test day to how to prep with …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Empowering Community Connections

Grinnell College, April 29, 2025

Tanner Alger ’25 is currently working with the College’s inaugural Social Innovator in Residence, Monica Sanders and members of the greater Grinnell Community on a project that seeks to better map digital access disparities in …

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What to Do When Mental Health Affects Your Work

Maybe you’ve always dealt with anxiety, depression, or another mental health challenge, but lately, work feels impossible. You can’t focus, deadlines are slipping through the cracks, or even showing up feels like climbing a mountain. If that sounds familiar, know …

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Ready to Respond: Prehealth Students Earn BLS Certification

Twenty-four members of the Health Professions Career Community took a vital step towards their future careers by completing Basic Life Support (BLS) certification on April 23rd and 24th, 2025.

BLS is the critical level of care provided by first-responders, healthcare …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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Introducing Interstride

Interstride is a powerful tool designed to:

How do you access this new tool?

The CLS is pleased to offer this additional tool to both current students and alumni as they seek that next great opportunity! Reach out to us

By Sarah Barks
Sarah Barks Senior Director, STEM Career Communities & Analytics
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Alum Profile: Mya Davis ’21, MPH

The Maricopa County School District recently highlighted the work of Mya Davis ’21 in her role as an Environmental Health Program Manager at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Mya participated in the Undergrad-to-Grad 4+1 Masters in Public Health cooperative …

By Mary Jane Shroyer
Mary Jane Shroyer Director, Health Professions Career Community
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“How Much of a Raise Should I Ask for?” Here’s How to Calculate It

Before you step into that salary discussion with your boss or HR, you might find yourself wondering, “How much of a raise should I ask for?” It’s a delicate balance—ask for too little, and you might undervalue yourself; ask for …

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7 Common Causes of Perfectionism (and How to Overcome It)

Considering yourself a perfectionist might sound like a good thing—after all, what’s wrong with aiming high? But when the pursuit of perfection starts to cause stress, procrastination, and self-doubt, it can become a real problem. Many people struggle with perfectionism …

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Rachel Rudacille ’26 Named Truman Scholar

Rachel Rudacille ’26, was awarded the highly prestigious Truman Scholarship. The U.S. Congress established the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation as a living memorial to President Truman in 1975. The foundation awards merit-based graduate school scholarships to college students in their junior …

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