Career & Leadership Development: Career Talks on Medical Social Work

Register Today
April 28, 2026
12:45pm - 2:00pm CST

Crown Family School 

Edith Abbott Hall Library

969 East 60th Street

Chicago, IL 60637

Students Only
Type:
Career Development
Format:
In-Person

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice invites students, alumni, staff, faculty, and prospective students to explore career pathways in medical social work.

Hosted by Career and Leadership Development, this session features Crown Family School alum Mel Lamagna, AM’00, who will discuss the realities of working in hospital settings, including interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and navigating complex healthcare systems. Drawing from professional experience, Lamagna will outline the skills required to support patients and families across clinical environments.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, gain practical insight, and better understand career trajectories within healthcare social work.

 

This session will not be recorded.

If you have any questions about access or to request a reasonable accommodation that will facilitate your full participation in this event such as ASL interpreting, captioned videos, Braille or electronic text, food options for individuals with dietary restrictions, etc. please contact the event organizer.