Washburn Hosts Healthcare Careers Day for Students
Students explored allied health careers and met faculty from 14 healthcare programs at Washburn University in Topeka.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Healthcare
Washburn University hosted Healthcare Professionals Day for students from northeast Kansas on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Attendees toured classrooms and labs in the Allied Health Department and learned about radiology, physical therapy, and medical laboratory science.
Why it matters
The event aimed to show students that healthcare careers extend well beyond physicians and nurses. Organizers said many students are unaware of the range of positions available within healthcare settings.
Students met faculty from 14 healthcare programs during the event, which was held on a single day. The source did not report attendance totals or how many students enrolled in these programs afterward.
The players
Washburn University
Washburn University is a public university in Topeka, Kansas, whose Allied Health Department hosted the event.
Rhonda Boeckman
Rhonda Boeckman is a participant in the event who said students often do not realize other healthcare positions exist.
The details
Students toured classrooms and labs in the Allied Health Department at Washburn University. A local healthcare representative spoke about career opportunities in Topeka, and students connected with admissions staff about college pathways.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Healthcare Professionals Day held at Washburn University.
Healthcare Pipeline
Washburn University's Allied Health Department offers pathways into radiology, physical therapy, and medical laboratory science that the event highlighted for prospective students. The outreach places these programs in front of high school students weighing careers beyond physicians and nursing.
Students exploring healthcare careers can use the event as a starting point to learn about allied health programs and college admissions pathways. Those interested in radiology, physical therapy, or medical laboratory science can reach out directly to the programs and admissions staff.
The takeaway
Healthcare careers include many roles beyond physicians and nurses, such as radiology, physical therapy, and laboratory science. Students curious about these paths can explore program options early in their education.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wibw.
