Education Courses - Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Job Shadowing, Internships and Mentoring

Job Shadowing (Observorship) at Nationwide Children's Hospital provides unpaid learning opportunities to help individuals learn about healthcare career options and skills required in specific occupations.

Date/Time/Location:

Ongoing

   

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Intended Audience:

Eligible participants:

  • High school students

  • College students

  • Individuals exploring second career options

    • Contact Information:

    Community Education
    Nationwide Children's Hospital
    700 Children's Drive
    Columbus, OH 43205

    fax: (614) 355-0670

    Additional Information:

    Participants have the opportunity to experience the workplace setting as well the duties performed by the health care professional they are shadowing; participants are not permitted to perform work of any kind, including patient care. Shadowing (observorship) experience are generally less than 40 hours or one week.

    Internships provide eligible college students with unpaid practical hands-on work experiene in a professional health care setting in order to enhance learning. Internships provide career awareness, experience that helps secure future employment, professional networking contacts, makes classroom learning more interesting and helps the student develop self-confidence as they identify skills, abilities, and talents. Students may apply for paid internship positions posted on the Nationwide Children's website under "Find A Job".


    General Criteria

  • Students must attend a school affiliated with the Hospital. (Education Department will verify this information when you submit your request)
  • Students must be at least 14 years of age AND currently enrolled in high school to participate: 14-15 years of age may observe in the outpatient clinics and administrative settings; 16 years of age and older may observe in selected inpatient units.
  • Job Shadowing request must be submitted three weeks prior to anticipated shadow date.
  • Additional criteria must be met for college students applying for internship opportunities

    To apply for a Job Shadowing (Observorship) or Internship experience, please complete the request form by clicking on the REGISTER button below. Upon receipt, you will receive a notice on your screen that the request has been submitted please note: this does NOT confirm placement.



    Please submit your request three weeks prior to your anticipated observation date.

    You will receive a formal confirmation from the Education Department with details once your observation has been scheduled.

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