Academic and Medical Education

Dr. Wilson's pinky promise with patient

Through partnerships with U.S. academic institutions, Cook Children's provides educational opportunities to meet the academic requirements for healthcare staff of the future.

Our staff look forward to passing on their knowledge of pediatric medicine, interprofessional practice, and family-centered care. Utilize the list below to determine the best option for you based on your area of study and level of education. We are happy to serve as your resource in pediatric medicine.

Please note that at this time, Cook Children's can not accommodate requests from residents, medical students, or other health care professionals who are attending or have graduated from foreign academic institutions.

Event	Start	Register
Observations/Shadowing - Rehab (PT/OT/Speech/Audiology) Cook Children's is actively accepting requests for REHAB discipline observational experiences! This selection is ONLY for observation requests for REHAB disciplines (PT/OT/SLP(Speech)/Audiology) - do not use this selection to s...	1/1/2025	Online Registration
Observations/Shadowing Experiences - General & Professional Welcome and Thank You for Your Interest in Observing at Cook Children’s! We are excited that you are considering an observational experience with us! At Cook Children’s, we believe in nurturing future healthcare professionals and...	1/2/2025	Online Registration
Academic Rotations - Non-Medical School Students Please click the link above to open more information This selection is for externs, interns and any and all students currently enrolled in a contracted, affiliated academic degree program that is currently and legally contracted with...	1/3/2025	Online Registration
Clinical Rotations & Observations - Medical School Students ONLY Please DO NOT USE the instructions below if you are requesting an Undergraduate Pre-Med observation, as the noted instructions are for students already enrolled in Medical School. If you are looking for a pre-medical observat...	1/3/2025	Online Registration
Application for Clinical Rotations - Summer 2026 Nurse Practitioner Students Registration Open as of November 18, 2025! Upon registration, you should get an immedicate follow up email from noreply@onlineregistrationcenter.com within 24 hours. If you do not get that and wish to apply, please email academic.education...	11/18/2025	Online Registration
Nurse Practitioner Students - General Information for Clinical Rotations Please click the link above for more information. - This is an informational only listing for General Information for Clinical Rotations - Nurse Practitioner Students. This is NOT the link for the application - the application will appear in a s...	11/18/2025	Online Registration
Clinical Rotations - Physician Residents We only accept Medical Physician Residents from currently contracted and affiliated programs for those seeking Medical Physician Residency placement with Cook Children's. To obtain more information please email Medical.Education@cook...	1/1/2026	Online Registration
Practical Intervention Strategies for Babies with Feeding Challenges: From Breastfeeding to Solids Learner Outcomes: 1. Participants will define adapted baby-led weaning, its key features and how it differs from traditional baby-led weaning. 2. Participants will list...	2/27/2026	Online Registration