Internships, Residencies and Fellowships

This one-year fellowship program is tailored to the administrative fellows’ specific interests as well as organization initiatives during their tenure at the hospital. Learn more.

This one-year post-graduate fellowship program supports and mentors nurse practitioners and physician assistants as they develop their ability to provide high-quality care to diverse pediatric patients with complex conditions. Learn more.

We will be offering an internship for Summer 2025. Child life interns will complete 640 hours over a 16-week period from January to May. Primary placement will be at our hospital campus with some time spent at other Seattle Children’s locations.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in child life or related field of study
• Enrolled in an academic institution that has a current affiliation agreement with Seattle Children’s
• Verification of the academic coursework required by the Association for Child Life Professionals (ACLP) eligibility assessment

For more information on child life programs, please visit the ACLP website. For information about child life at Seattle Children's, please visit our Child Life page.

How to apply

• Seattle Children’s only accepts interns from affiliated academic institutions. Prior to applying, please check our list below to verify that your institution has a current affiliation agreement. If your institution does not have a current agreement, please contact the fieldwork/academic advisor at your university and have them email childlifeinternship@seattlechildrens.org to set up an affiliation agreement.
• We follow the national ACLP guideline for application deadlines and offer and acceptance dates. Please refer to the ACLP website for more details.
• At this time, we only accept electronic applications from applicants from affiliated academic institutions. Please verify from the list below that your academic institution has a current contract.
• To apply:
  1. Complete the Internship Readiness Common Application
  2. Email the downloaded application to childlifeinternship@seattlechildrens.org.
  3. The email subject line should state the internship session (winter/spring or summer) and year.
  4. In your email, please mention which academic program you are affiliated with.
• Please note: The PDF of the ACLP Internship Readiness Common Application is the only component that will be reviewed. No additional documentation will be required or reviewed for a candidate’s initial submission.

Current academic affiliation agreements

• American Public University
• Asuza Pacific University
• Auburn University
• Bank Street College
• Central Washington University
• College of Charleston
• East Carolina University
• Eastern Washington University
• Edgewood College, Wisconsin
• Erikson Institute
• Harding University
• Missouri State University
• Nova Southeastern University
• Ohio University
• Seattle University
• Southeastern Louisana University
• Texas Woman's University
• Towson University
• University of Alabama
• University of LaVerne
• University of Missouri, Columbia
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
• Vanderbilt University
• Western Michigan University

This program combines on-the-job training with online coursework to prepare participants to take the national certification exam.  Under this program, individuals work as MA apprentices for approximately one year, during which they complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training while also progressing in online coursework. 

As they complete required on-the-job hours, apprentices observe, practice and achieve mastery of core MA skills under the direction of a supervisor or apprenticeship coach.  Throughout the year, apprentices also complete online coursework and skills labs outside of work to supplement and support on-the-job learning.  Participants are registered with the state as MA apprentices and satisfy all requirements as outlined in state program standards. 

The program includes: 

• 2,000 hours of on-the-job training (paid, full-time work) 
• 434 hours of online coursework, estimated at 10 hours per week (outside of work hours/unpaid) 
• Three in-person lab days for skills practice related to online coursework 
• Preparation for the national certification exam 
• All training materials/supplies and national certification exam registration 

Once they complete the program, graduated apprentices apply for state licensure and open medical assistant-certified (MA-C) positions.  Passage of the Seattle Children’s medication administration math test is required to begin work as an MA-C.  Seattle Children's will cover the costs of the apprenticeship program with the expectation that apprentices will move into MA-C positions and work at Seattle Children's for at least one year following completion of the program. 

New cohorts start quarterly, typically the 3rd week of January, April, July, and October. Openings are typically posted approximately 12 weeks prior to each cohort start. To apply, look for the posting in the internal career center. Before applying, please be sure to carefully review all the information on this page.  If you have questions, or would like to be added to a distribution list to be notified of future application dates, please contact MAapprenticeship@seattlechildrens.org.

Our program provides opportunities for students to engage in hands-on projects; grow and strengthen professional development skills; and build connections with fellow interns and mentors in an inclusive environment.

Current dates

June 10 – August 16, 2024

Length

10 weeks, full-time (40 hours per week)

Eligibility

Rising seniors and recent grads, with an interest in healthcare, from underrepresented backgrounds and local colleges/technical schools

Location

Hybrid and fully remote internships are available in a range of non-clinical departments, including marketing/communications, clinical analytics, business operations and health and public policy.

Program highlights

• Competitive hourly wage
• Lunch and transportation stipend
• Career and professional development activities
• Job shadowing
• Hospital and research institute tours
• Professional networking and mentorship
• Opportunity to learn internal operations, systems and technical skills under the guidance of experienced mentors
• Completing an end-to-end project to present to Seattle Children’s peers and leadership

To explore internship opportunities and to apply:

1. Search for “non-clinical internship” on our career portal and click the department posting you are interested in.
2. Review posting requirements and apply through the career portal by submitting your:
   • Resume,
   • Cover letter
   • Name/contact information for one reference

These positions are for RN students currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and in good standing. Registration with the Washington State Department of Health is required.

Positions will be available periodically throughout the year. Interested candidates can review job postings and apply on our website. 

In addition to Washington state requirements, Seattle 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.

Nursing students

Clinical experiences for nursing students are only available via contracted affiliated schools of nursing.

How to apply

Nursing school faculty or representatives may contact Nursing Professional Development at 206-987-7700. Students are to work through their school representatives.

New nursing graduates

Seattle Children’s nurse residency is a one-year program that prepares and supports new graduates with less than one year of experience starting their pediatric career. Learn more.

Please note that there is a three-year waiting list for occupational therapy internships at Seattle Children's. There are only a few slots designated to each school.

Requirements

• You must be in an occupational therapy program at a university with which we have a contract.
• Requests must go through the Occupational Therapy department at Seattle 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 arrange an internship with Seattle Children's. 

How to apply

Contact the fieldwork/internship coordinator at your university.

A wide array of fellowship programs are based at Seattle Children's. Learn more about our pediatric clinical and research fellowships.

We currentl offers three residency programs:

• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (ASHP match code 95351)
• PGY2 Pediatrics Residency (ASHP match code 95914)
• PGY2 Oncology Residency (ASHP match code 95017)

Visit our Pharmacy Residency Programs pages for guidance on requirements for these programs in addition to background on offered rotations, longitudinal experiences and research.

Please note that there are only a few slots available per calendar year, and an interview process with each prospective intern is required to help determine if this pediatric setting is the most appropriate for the student.

Requirements

• You must be in a physical therapy program at a university with which we have a contract.
• Requests must be relayed to the clinical coordinator of clinic education (CCCE) in the Physical Therapy department at Children’s 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 have them initiate contact with the CCCE at Children’s to determine if setting up a contract is possible.

Schools

• University of Puget Sound
• University of Washington
• Eastern Washington University
• Pacific University
• Northwestern University 

How to apply

Contact the fieldwork/internship coordinator at your university to help set up an interview with the CCCE at Seattle Children's.

The Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU) is a 41-bed facility providing acute care and crisis stabilization for patients ages 3 to 17 who are struggling with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses.

The PBMU offers a 10-week internship program for college juniors and seniors to learn about the day-to-day operations of a pediatric acute care inpatient psychiatric facility from a floor-level perspective. Interns will spend an eight-hour shift each week paired with bachelor's-level staff (coaches) working directly with patients, specifically learning how to support patients through skill development and coaching. Interns will receive a thorough orientation covering safety; effective behavior; milieu and crisis management; professionalism; boundaries; documentation; patient- and family-centered care; and accountability, respect and teamwork (ART) standards.

Interns will not have direct contact with psychiatrists or psychologists and will not be able to observe or participate in treatment interventions as conducted by psychiatrists or psychologists. If this is what you are looking for in an experience, you should explore opportunities at other organizations.

Qualifications

You must be a junior or senior currently enrolled in a program at the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University or Seattle University. We are not able to accept applications from students at other colleges and universities at this time, due to contractual agreements. To participate in this internship you must be enrolled in a class that you can receive credit for through this internship or you must be enrolled in a practicum course that you can receive credit for through this internship. We only accept six interns per quarter.

How to apply

In a single email, please attach the following forms as either a Microsoft Word document or a PDF file and email to psychinterns@seattlechildrens.org:

• Résumé
• Statement of purpose – a brief statement expressing what you hope to gain from this experience, your interest in the field of mental health, how you believe the internship will benefit you in the future and your post-baccalaureate goals 

In addition, please have a professor send separately a letter of recommendation attached as either a Word document or PDF to psychinterns@seattlechildrens.org.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on the application due date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Application deadlines

At this time we are unable accept any student intern applications. Please continue to check back for the most up to date and current information.

Questions

If you have any questions, email the internship coordinator.

Are you a high school, undergraduate or graduate student interested in pursuing training opportunities and internships at Seattle Children’s Research Institute? Our opportunities include:

• Summer STEM internships for high school students
• Summer internships in research labs for undergraduate students
• Limited research opportunities during the school year for undergraduates and graduate students
• Visit Invent@SC and our careers page for postdoctoral fellowships 

For more information, please visit the Science Education Department.

The Department of Social Work accepts five to eight master’s-level social work interns each year. Placements are in a variety of specialty ambulatory clinics and inpatient roles. We do not serve patients receiving care in the inpatient or outpatient psychiatry units; MSW students interested in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine placements should contact that department separately.

Our standard internship program runs from late September through May, in alignment with University of Washington academic quarters. Students should expect a schedule of Monday-Wednesday (24 hours/week) on-site. On a case-by-case basis we will consider students starting in summer quarter or with alternate internship days.

Requirements

• Internships are available to master’s-level social worker students enrolled in a CSWE-accredited program.
• Students must be in their specialized (second) year or advanced standing; we do not accept students for foundational internships.

How to apply

• Seattle Children’s only accepts interns from affiliated academic institutions. Please check the list below to verify that your institution has a current affiliation agreement. If your institution does not have a current agreement, please contact the fieldwork/academic advisor at your university and have them email rebecca.fraser@seattlechildrens.org to inquire about establishing one.
• Placement opportunities are shared with our affiliated schools in early February.
• Applications are accepted and reviewed in February/March for internships starting in fall quarter. Positions are typically filled by April.
• Students should follow the procedures of their institution for applying to our available positions posted through their university. Students will be asked to submit a resume and cover letter.

Current academic affiliation agreements

• University of Washington
• Seattle University
• Portland State University

Questions

If you have any questions, email the Social Work Internship coordinator at rebecca.fraser@seattlechildrens.org.

Please note that there is a three-year waiting list for speech therapy internships at Seattle Children's. There are only a few slots designated to each school.

Requirements

• You must be in a speech therapy program at a university with which we have a contract.
• Requests must go through the Speech Therapy department at Seattle 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 arrange an internship with Seattle Children's.

How to apply

Contact the fieldwork/internship coordinator at your university.

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