Experiential Learning
Beyond lectures and homework, real-world experiences give you the chance to put your knowledge into action. Explore student organizations that offer opportunities for shadowing, study abroad programs that provide new perspectives on the health professions, and ways to get involved in the Newark community. See how our Blue Hens are gaining hands-on experience for life after their undergraduate degree.
Visit Student Central to learn about the 250+ registered student organizations we have on campus.
Lori's Hands
Lori’s Hands is a student-powered non-profit connecting volunteers with Newark residents living with chronic illness. Founded in memory of Lori LaFave, the program fosters empathy, community, and connection.
Emergency Care Unit
The Emergency Care Unit is a student-run, volunteer ambulance providing 24/7 emergency care on-campus and nearby. Responding to 500+ calls yearly, UDECU delivers life-saving care, hands-on training, event standby, and public education.
Physical Therapy Clinic
UD’s PT Clinic is an outpatient clinic serving the community, providing clinical practice and research. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to gain patient care hours through shadowing PT graduate students and clinicians.
Fred Ruello Family Nutrition Center
Students gain practical experience with nutrition counseling and education with a focus on athletes. The interns at the Nutrition Center educate the athletes on making healthy and informed decisions whether they are in-season, conditioning, or working out.
Nursing Clinicals
Nursing students complete over 800+ clinical hours by the time they graduate. Starting in sophomore year, clinicals occur in a wide variety of settings (hospitals, nursing homes, etc) to provide our students with diverse prospectives and experiences.
Research Experiences
Students can contribute to our faculty’s innovative and novel research on all things health related covering the life span. Think: Parkinson’s Disease and the effects on the nervous system, minimizing concussions on athletes, encouraging physical activity to individuals with disabilities, and using AI to help sleep issues.
Study Abroad
CHS faculty-ran programs have traveled to New Zealand, Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Greece, England and many other places. These trips explore the culture, cuisine, and healthcare of the destinations. Learn more about UD Study Abroad.
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Tower at STAR: 100 Discovery Blvd, Newark, DE 19713 | Health Sciences Complex: 540 S. College Ave, Newark, DE 19713 chs-info@udel.edu Phone: 302-831-1060