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Child Life Internships

The Child Life Department at Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland offers full time internships in Winter/Spring and Summer to qualified students enrolled in a Graduate Child Life Program. (See Student Internship Summary below.)

NOTE: We require 100 hours of paid or unpaid pediatric hospital experience before the beginning of the internship.

Our Child Life Program offers a comprehensive learning experience that includes therapeutic play activities, preparation and procedural support. All interns have a primary supervisor with whom they will meet on a regular basis. Opportunities for short rotations in other areas are provided. At a minimum, all interns are required to: 1) submit a weekly journal of interactions, assessments and progress notes; 2) present a case study to the Child Life staff; and 3) complete a supervisor approved project.

Contact:
If you have questions, email Mary Kelly: mkelly@mail.cho.org

Thank you for your interest in Children’s Hospital Oakland.

Application Process

1. Download and complete the internship application:
   
   Child Life Common Internship Application
   

Prepare the following documents to submit with your application:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
   
   
2. Current academic transcripts
   
   
3. Childlife Internship Reference Form: This form requires two references—one from an academic institution and one from your hospital experience.
   
   
4. Supplemental Essay Questions: Please write your responses to all 3 essay questions below and submit on a separate paper:
   
   
   1. What do you believe to be important when working with children and families in a healthcare setting?
      (300-500 words)
      
      
   2. Describe a challenging experience when working with a hospitalized patient. Upon reflection, is there anything you would have done differently?
      (Note: If you are applying for a second internship, please describe an experience from your previous internship.)
      (300-500 words)
      
      
   3. Describe your strengths and areas for growth when working with children?
      (200-250 words)

Please mail or fax to:

Mary Kelly, Manager
Child Life Department
Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland
747 52nd St., Oakland, CA 94609-1809
Phone: (510) 428-3520
Fax: (510) 597-7024

Prior to beginning a Child Life internship at Children’s Hospital, all interns must have:

• Background check completed by Children’s Hospital
• Health clearance (proof of immunizations and an up-to-date TB test - Download and complete form)
• Documentation of liability insurance coverage or insurance coverage through an academic institution

Student Internship Summary

Session	Application Deadline	Date of Offer	Acceptance Dates
Winter/Spring	September 5	2nd Tuesday of October	Following Wednesday
Summer	January 5	2nd Tuesday of February	Following Wednesday

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