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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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... |
1/1/2024 | 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... |
1/1/2024 | 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 an affiliated academic degree program that is contracted with Cook Children's. This sele... |
2/1/2024 | Online Registration |
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... |
3/1/2025 | Online Registration |
Observations/Shadowing Experiences
- Click above or to the right for more information - Thank you for your interest in an observation experience at Cook Children's! Cook Children's is currently accepting new observation experience requests. This selection is... |
3/1/2025 | Online Registration |
Application for Clinical Rotations - Fall 2025 Nurse Practitioner Students
Fall 2025 NP Student Placement Application All previous applications periods are closed and those placements are full. This application is for FALL 2025 (clinical hours completed between August 2025 & December 2025) requests ONLY. Future... |
3/11/2025 | Online Registration |
General Information for Clinical Rotations - Nurse Practitioner Students
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... |
3/11/2025 | Online Registration |