Phoenix Children's is committed to providing training and education to the healthcare leaders of tomorrow. We provide the perfect setting - with our advanced technology and innovative research in pediatrics. We bring together a full range of specialists in the field of pediatrics. Phoenix Children’s also has an extensive outpatient facility for initial and follow-up care.

Phoenix Children’s welcomes visiting students in their final year of medical school from LCME accredited medical schools in the US or Puerto Rico and AOA/COCA accredited medical schools.

General Application Requirements

  • Do not contact course directors, coordinators, faculty or any Phoenix Children's staff member for any reason during the application process. Contacting any of these parties may result in your ineligibility for current and future rotations. All inquiries must be directed to MedicalStudentPrgm [at] phoenixchildrens.com (MedicalStudentPrgm[at]phoenixchildrens[dot]com).
  • Applications must be submitted in VSLO 60 days in advance. Incomplete, late applications and applications outside of VSLO will not be considered or reviewed.
  • Students will receive an application status update via VSLO 30-60 days after Phoenix Children’s receives the application. Please only send status updates inquiries if you do not receive an application status update after 60 days.
  • Visiting students may apply for rotations that start September 1, 2025.
  • We do not offer off block rotations. No exceptions will be made.
  • Must be in final year of medical school and must have passed all 3rd year requirements prior to the start of the 4th year rotation.
  • Must have completed four weeks of pediatrics in your third year of medical school. Four weeks of pediatrics may be any combination of pediatrics inpatient or pediatrics outpatient.

Application Requirements

  • Letter of good academic standing from medical school.
  • Liability insurance required by the state of Arizona ($1 million per claim/$3 million aggregate)
  • Current Immunization documentation.
  • CV/Resume
  • HIPAA Training
  • Medical School Transcript (uploaded by home institution)
  • 12 panel drug screen
  • BLS or ACLS certification: Submit a copy of the front and back
  • USMLE/COMLEX test scores
  • Personal statement (One-page max): Why are you interested in applying to Phoenix Children's and how does a rotation with our program fit into your future medical career?

Please note: Phoenix Children’s does not provide housing for medical students.