Academic and Medical Education
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 |
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Observations/Shadowing - Rehab (PT/OT/Speech/Audiology)
- Click above or to the right for more information - Cook Children's is actively accepting requests for REHAB discipline observational experiences! This selection is ONLY for observation requests for REHAB disciplines (PT/OT/S... |
1/1/2025 | Online Registration |
Observations/Shadowing Experiences
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 Co... |
1/3/2025 | Online Registration |
Clinical Rotations & Observations - Medical School Students ONLY
Please DO NOT USE this process if you are requesting a Pre-Med observation, as these instructions are for students already enrolled in Medical School. If you are looking for a pre-medical observation experience, please return to the previous pag... |
1/3/2025 | Online Registration |
Application for Clinical Rotations - Spring 2026 Nurse Practitioner Students
Spring 2026 NP Student Placement Application All previous applications periods are closed and those placements are full. This application is for SPRING 2026 (clinical hours to be completed between January 2026 & May 2026) requests ONLY. Future... |
7/8/2025 | 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... |
7/8/2025 | Online Registration |
Clinical Rotations - Physician Residents
We accept Medical Residents from currently contracted and affiliated programs for those seeking Medical Residency placement with Cook Children's. To obtain more information please email Medical.Education@cookchildrens.org for&nb... |
1/1/2026 | Online Registration |