Internships & Residencies
- Nursing
- Business Services (Externship)
- Child Life
- Inpatient Psych Unit
- Pharmacy Internship
- Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency
- Physical Therapy
- Social Work
- UWSOM Pediatric Residencies
Nursing
Clinical experiences for nursing students are only available via contracted affiliated schools of nursing.
How to Apply
Nursing faculty may contact Nursing Professional Development at (206) 987-4560 if interested in clinical rotations for specific students.
Nurse Technician (paid position)
These positions are for RN students currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing — and in good standing. Registration with WA State Department of Health is required.
Positions will be available periodically throughout the year and will be posted online under Employment Opportunities-Nursing, other than Staff RN.
In addition to WA State requirements, Children's prefers students to have completed their junior year of a BSN program and to have completed a pediatric clinical rotation before applying for a Nurse Tech position.
How to Apply
Apply online via our careers Web site. Questions? Contact Mary Davis, Nurse Recruiter, at (206) 987-2112 or toll free (800) 874-6691.
Business Services (Externship)
We require a high school graduate or equivalent, and you must be currently enrolled in a medical billing program. Externship lasts 6-9 weeks and is unpaid, although you will receive school credit. We have 1 extern per year.
Schools
- Eton Technical College
- Bryman Technical College
How to Apply
Contact Helen Hanson, Business Services Manager at (206) 987-5739.
Child Life
An internship (minimum of 480 hours) under the supervision of a certified child life specialist is necessary in order to sit for the child life certification exam. We accept one to two interns at a time and offer our 15 weeks/40 hours per week (600 hours total) internship two times a year; winter/spring and fall.
How to Apply
Contact Jill Petro, Child Life internship coordinator, at (206) 987-3285 (or Cathy Harrison) to request an application one month prior to the deadline.
Deadlines for applications are:
- Fall: May 5
- Winter/Spring: September 5
Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted regarding the status of your application within 4 weeks of the due date. Interviews will be conducted via the phone or in person.
For more information on Child Life Programs, please visit the Child Life Council Web site.
Inpatient Psych Unit
You must be currently enrolled in a program with a university that we have a contract with. This is an unpaid internship, but the student will receive credit. The internship will last one quarter/semester. We accept 5-6 interns per quarter.
Schools
- University of Washington
- Seattle Pacific University
- Seattle University
How to Apply
Contact Gretchen Herzog at (206) 987-2660.
Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency
The Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center is a one-year training program that offers an environment to gain professional competence, expand clinical knowledge, and develop a philosophy of pharmacy practice.
Learn more about Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency (PDF 40KB).
Why Should I do a residency? (PDF 493KB)
Applications are being accepted for the July 2008 - June 2009 residency program year. Selected applicants will be required to visit Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center for an on-site interview in January or February 2008.
Requirements
- Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited College or School of Pharmacy OR equivalent experience.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Washington. Must obtain pharmacist license by September 1, 2008.
- Participate in the ASHP Pharmacy Resident Matching Program.
How to Apply
Application Materials (accepted through January 11, 2008)
- Personal statement outlining career goals, areas or interest, and reasons for applying to the residency program at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation submitted directly to Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Submit inquiries and application materials to:
Eric Harvey, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Mailstop R-3409
PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98105-0371
(206) 987-1990 ofc
(206) 987-2224 fax
Physical Therapy
Please note that there is a 3-year waiting list for physical therapy internships at Children's. There are only a few slots designated to each school.
Requirements
- You must be in a physical therapy program at a University with which we have a contract
- Requests must go through the Physical Therapy department at Children's and through the fieldwork coordinator at your university
- If we do not have a contract with your school, you must talk to your fieldwork-internship coordinator to set one up with Children's
Schools
- University of Puget Sound
- University of Washington
- Boston University
- Washington University
- Texas Women's University
- University of Florida
How to Apply
Contact Laura Crooks, Manager of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Recreation at (206) 987-6367.
Social Work
We have a Master's level and occasional Bachelor's level social work interns. We accept approximately 6-10 interns per year. These are unpaid internships. The duration of the internship is approximately 8 months.
Requirements
You must be working towards a degree in Social Work, and in a CSWE accredited SW degree program.
Schools
University of Washington School of Social Work, but will consider requests from other CSWE programs.
How to Apply
Contact the Social Work Department at (206) 987-2167 and ask for the Social Work Internship Coordinator.