Internships & Student Programming

Scottish Rite for Children offers a Multi-Site Practicum Program (MSPP) for individuals preparing for a child life internship. This program allows practicum students to become familiar with child life services at different facilities within the DFW metroplex. The MSPP allows students to observe child life specialists in a variety of contexts, including procedures, surgery, children of adult settings, and more. These observation experiences and assignments encourage the development of communication skills and provide a supportive environment to integrate theory with clinical practice. Our goal is to create a program that meets the needs of students while providing valuable and diverse experiences.

Candidates will be selected to participate in a virtual interview process called Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Students will rotate through timed stations and meet with site supervisors from each facility. At the end of the interview, there will be a group information session and Q&A time.

Following the interview, students will be contacted by phone with an offer for the practicum program.

Please email childlifepracticum@tsrh.org for additional questions.

To learn more about the field of Child Life and how to become a certified Child Life Specialist, please visit www.childlife.org.

Requirements:

• GPA 3.0 or higher on transcript
• Send all required application documents to childlifepracticum@tsrh.org
• Be enrolled as a current student at a university at sophomore level or higher (and remain enrolled during the practicum)
• Completion of typed SACLP Application
• Typed paragraph answering the following question: Are there any additional availability details that we would need to know about your schedule?
• Required courses
  • Play
  • Child Development
  • Child Life Course
• Unofficial transcripts from undergraduate and master’s level if applicable (must show final passing grade or “in progress” status for required courses)
• In Progress Form - This form is specifically for the class that is being taken during the semester of the practicum. Only one course can be in progress and must have an In Progress form completed.
• One-page resume
• Two reference forms sent via email to childlifepracticum@tsrh.org.
  • One reference form must be from someone who observed you with direct interaction with children.
  • Reference forms must be sent directly from the reference and must include the applicant’s first and last name in the subject line of the email by the application deadline. Students are responsible for ensuring letters of recommendation and applications are turned in on time.
• Transportation not provided between facilities
• Applications mailed or dropped off in person will not be accepted.
• Please email childlifepracticum@tsrh.org for additional questions. Due to the large number of applicants, emails regarding application status may not be answered. Please check spam and junk folders for emails from this address.

Practicum deadlines for students

We do not offer a summer practicum placement or internship.

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Scottish Rite for Children offers a therapeutic recreation internship to students studying therapeutic recreation and/or taking classes to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). The internship is a 14-week nonpaid program to help prepare students for an entry-level position in therapeutic recreation. Interns work 40 hours per week and have the opportunity to work with inpatients and outpatients, as well as assist with community outreach programs. Our internship builds on what is learned in the classroom to prepare the student for success in whatever setting they choose to practice therapeutic recreation.

Our internship prepares students for the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification exam, which each student must pass to become a CTRS.

Interns must complete the application form. Once submitted, we will contact you about interview opportunities. For more information, please contact the Therapeutic Recreation Department at 214-559-5179 or email therapeutic.recreation@tsrh.org.

Next available therapeutic recreation internship: Spring 2026 and Summer 2026
Deadline for Spring '26 Applications: September 15, 2025
Deadline for Summer '26 Applications: March 15, 2026

Scottish Rite for Children offers internship opportunities to students studying kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology and biomedical engineering in the Movement Science Lab on the Dallas campus.

Summer internships consist of an eight- to 10-week unpaid program and have a minimum requirement of 20 hours a week (preference is given to those able to work 40 hours per week). The goal of the internship is to provide students with an opportunity to observe motion analysis in a clinical setting. Each student is assigned a project based on their educational background and experience. Our summer curriculum series also includes weekly didactic lectures and assignments emphasizing clinical research design and practices, as well as basic biomechanics and motion analysis.

Semester internships are also available in both the fall and spring. Requirements and internship details vary based on the student and lab availability.

Students interested in an internship must complete the student interest application. To be considered, students must submit a resume with their application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, however please note the following deadlines:

Summer Application Deadline: March 15
Fall Application Deadline: July 1
Spring Application Deadline: Nov. 15

If you have questions about internship opportunities in the Movement Science Lab, please contact gaitlab@tsrh.org.

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Scottish Rite for Children offers internship opportunities to students interested in studying sports medicine, orthopedics and clinical research at the Frisco campus, which could include sports injuries, concussions and fractures.

The sports medicine research internship program consists of a minimum eight-week curriculum. It is unpaid and requires a commitment of 10-20 hours per week. The goal of the internship is to provide students with a solid foundation in clinical research methodology. Each student is assigned a research topic, based on their educational background and experience, to develop over the course of the curriculum with the help of didactic lectures and focused assignments.

The internship also includes observation in clinics, operating rooms, the movement science lab and career development discussions (pre-med, pre-Ph.D., pre-P.T., etc.). Internships outside of the summer program are available but vary based on availability.

This internship is designed for incoming and established undergraduate students. Interested students must complete the application AND attach a resume. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

If you have questions about internship opportunities in sports medicine, please contact sportsresearch@tsrh.org.

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Scottish Rite for Children's orthopedic internship is a two-week program on the Dallas campus offered in the summer to highly qualified rising college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. The internship provides an opportunity to shadow in clinical environments and didactic instruction in health care leadership.

Interns will observe patient care with our doctors and advanced practice providers in both the clinic and the operating room; seeing a variety of orthopedic patients and diagnoses, including scoliosis, limb length discrepancies, hip dysplasia and clubfoot. Interns also have the opportunity to attend educational conferences open to orthopedic residents, fellows and Scottish Rite staff.

The internship also includes practical didactic instruction in health care leadership. Interns have assigned reading and participate in two networking lunches with the administrative leaders across Scottish Rite. Covered topics may include traits of high-performing leaders, incorporating personal values into leadership, inspiring vision and leadership and challenges in health care.

Requirements:

• Must be a rising college freshman, sophomore or junior, enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university at the time of application.
• Considering a career in medicine or health care.
• Available for the full two weeks and willing to commit a minimum of 30 hours each week.

The internship is unpaid. Parking is available at no cost.

The 2025 Orthopedic Clinical Summer Internship application period is March 3 - April 7, 2025. Applicants must complete all sections of our online application in order to be considered for acceptance.

If you have any questions about the orthopedics internship, please email orthopedic.summerinternship@tsrh.org.

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The Scottish Rite for Children Summer Nurse Extern Program offers a paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a pediatric setting while learning preformance expectations of an entry-level staff nurse. Externs get the chance to attend educational seminars and in-services and join patients at Scottish Rite's specialized summer camps. PRN Nurse Tech positions are also available. The program requires a 11-week commitment (May 19-Aug. 1) and participation in overnight summer camps.

Application Process

Application submissions will be accepted through March 21. Interviews will be held the week of April 7. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing and returning as a senior nursing student in the fall of 2025, graduating with a nursing degree in December 2025 or May 2026, and have a 3.25 GPA in nursing core courses and one clinical rotation by the program start date. Pediatric rotation completion is preferred. All applicants must be able to fully commit to the 11-week program and participation in overnight summer camps.

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To apply, submit an online application and include the following information with your application:

• Your resume
• Official academic transcripts (Must include nursing core courses)
• A photocopy of your current American Health Provider BLS Card (exp date)
• A list of objectives you hope to fulfill through the program

For questions, please contact Hayden Hood at 214-559-7590 or email nurse.extern@tsrh.org.

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