Welcome to URI Center for Career & Experiential Education's new Virtual Career Center!
Explore the site by using the dropdown menus and buttons at the top of the page. If at any point you need assistance finding resources, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at ccee@uri.edu.

Alumni

Pre-Health Career Pathways is proud to support our pre-medical, dental, PA, optometry, and podiatry students throughout their academic and application journeys.

Each year, we guide applicants through a holistic preparation process, helping them build strong, competitive applications to health profession programs.

We value meaningful connections with our alumni and are committed to creating opportunities for engagement that benefit both our current students and graduates. From alumni spotlights featured here and our annual Pre-Health alumni panel in April we offer multiple ways to stay connected and inspired.

Each cycle, our students matriculate into health profession programs across the Northeast and beyond. To learn more about where our alumni have gone—and to hear their advice and insights—explore our alumni spotlight features below.

Our office supports both current students and recent graduates. Alumni are eligible for advising and application guidance for up to three years after completing their degree.

Alumni: Stay Connected!

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Where Our Graduates Go

Curious about the next steps our students take after graduation?

Explore data on where URI graduates have been admitted for medical, dental, physician assistant professional programs.

These reports, created with Power BI, also highlight trends in GPA and standardized test scores (such as the MCAT) to give you a sense of the academic profile of admitted student.

These resources are designed to help you better understand the pathways of recent URI students and set realistic goals for your own preparation.

PA School Acceptance Rates – Breakdown & Analysis (2026)

For students pursuing a healthcare career, the path to becoming a physician assistant (PA) is both competitive and rewarding. With a deep understanding of PA school acceptance rates and the factors influencing PA school admissions, you can better prepare your …

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PA School Words of Advice

Hello! 

My name is Alex Bostrom and I am a grad from URI class of 2023 with a bachelors in Biological Sciences. I am currently a second year PA student at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. I …

By Alex Bostrom
Alex Bostrom
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Best Cities to Work as a Physician Assistant

Whether just graduating from a PA program or looking for a change, finding a place to work can be a daunting process. There are many factors to consider including salary, proximity to nearby amenities, work-life balance, cost-of-living, and general location. …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Career Advising
Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm  

During the academic year (except Holidays and Career Fair days)

*Check in at the CCEE reception desk when you arrive

Pre-Health Drop-In Advising

Tuesday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

During the academic year (except Holidays and Career Fair days)

*Check in at the CCEE reception desk when you arrive