Opportunities for College students

 

Sky Lakes offers a wealth of learning opportunities for undergrad and graduate students looking for shadowing, observation, rotation, internship/externship programs.

Sky Lakes is proud to partner with schools around the United States to provide a variety of clinical, educational, and internships/externships rotations for academic credit for students interested in rural health.

  • Eligible applicants must apply 60+ days in advance and be attending a school program with an existing clinical affiliation agreement.
  • Non-affiliated requests must apply 90+ days in advance and be attending a school program.

Educational Rotation Request

 

NOTE: Proper completion of your rotation application request does not guarantee a rotation.

Email all documentation to TrainingAndDevelopment2@skylakes.org

Application Process: Based on the open rotations below, please combine the applications materials listed below as one PDF in the order they are listed and submit to our clerkship coordinator.

  • Drug Screen (within 1 year of rotation)
  • Background Check (within 1 year of rotation)
  • Bloodborne Pathogen Education
  • TB Screening
  • Hepatitis B or declination
  • BLS Card
  • Letter of Good Standing

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I am an eligible student?

Student eligibility requires the following:

  • Currently enrolled in a school program.
  • The student experience is required for credit or degree attainment.
  • Application must adhere to the posted minimum notice requirements.

What is the process for applying for an Educational Rotation with Sky Lakes?

Once your application is received, Sky Lakes will work to determine an eligible preceptor for your experience*. Upon preceptor assignment, a confirmation email will be sent to the student/school site administrator indicating the onboarding steps that are required to obtain clearance. Once onboarding is complete, the student/school site administrator and preceptor will receive the clearance email authorizing the experience to begin. Student Experiences are not allowed to begin without the clearance email.

* Proper completion of your rotation application request does not guarantee a rotation.

How long does it take to know if I have been accepted?

Student applications vary in complexity and timeline. Generally, we attempt to match eligible students with a preceptor within 30 days of receiving an application. An email will be sent to the student/school site administrator to confirm a placement and provide next steps for onboarding.

If I have been cleared before, do I need to apply again?

Yes. Clearance emails are specific to the requested student educational rotation and do not carry over from one rotation to the next. Upon confirmation of the placement, an email will instruct you on which steps need to be satisfied for onboarding.

If I am a Sky Lakes employee, do I need to fill out this application?

Yes, Sky Lakes employees participating in educational rotations must meet eligibility, onboarding and clearance requirements.

If a Sky Lakes employee has already agreed to precept me, do I have to apply?

Yes. To be eligible for an educational rotation with Sky Lakes, an application and all associated documents are required.

Is a COVID-19 Vaccine required?

Sky Lakes currently has no COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

Is housing provided for students?

Unfortunately, no.

Are students required to take overnight call?

In general, students are not required to take overnight call. Depending on your rotation type, it could be suggested.