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.
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Request for Observations/Shadowing - ONLY Rehab Disciplines (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 |
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Request for 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 |
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Clinical Rotations & Observations - Medical (MD/DO) School Students ONLY
Please DO NOT USE the instructions below if you are requesting a Pre-Medical or Medical School student observation, as the noted instructions below are for students currently and actively enrolled in a formal Medica... |
1/3/2025 | Online Registration |
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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 |
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Application Request for Clinical Rotations - Fall 2026 Nurse Practitioner Students
Registration open as of May 1, 2026! On or after the open date noted, you will then be able to submit your registration below! Registration is only the first step. You will need to submit a completed application in order to be considered for p... |
5/1/2026 | Online Registration |
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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... |
5/1/2026 | Online Registration |
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Request for Academic Clinical or Non-Clinical Student Rotations
*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... |
1/2/2026 | Online Registration |