At St. Jude, we are dedicated to training and nurturing the next generation of extraordinary scientists and clinicians. Your predoctoral training experience at St. Jude will give you front-line access to world-class experts in pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases.
Our researchers and clinicians value the contributions of the passionate students and interns who come here to learn, conduct research and launch their careers. A superb multidisciplinary environment, state-of-the-art resources and career development opportunities help you make the most of your experience.
Graduate Students
PhD and Master’s students can pursue exceptional science in a close-knit, collaborative community with thesis research or internships at St. Jude.
Medical Students
Third- and fourth-year medical students can build their expertise with clinical rotations and electives in a wide range of specialty areas.
Pediatric Oncology Education Internship
Our renowned Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program offers funded internships in laboratory or clinical research for some of the country’s top undergraduate, medical, and graduate students.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students can take advantage of summer internships, year-round research opportunities and mentorship at St. Jude.
Predoctoral Psychology interns
We offer a pediatric track as part of the APA-accredited University of Tennessee Professional Psychology Internship Consortium (UTPPIC) as well as 16-week major and minor rotations through UTPPIC.
Nursing Students
Nursing students can gain hands-on experience and mentorship in pediatric oncology nursing with an externship at St. Jude.
Clinical Education in Rehabilitation Services
In Rehabilitation Services, our audiologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech-language pathologists devote their time and effort to improving the health and quality of life of children with cancer, sickle cell disease and other life-threatening diseases.
Envision Yourself at St. Jude
Other education & training opportunities at St. Jude
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Postdoctoral Fellows
Our postdoc community forms the heart of St. Jude research. We ensure postdocs have the opportunities and resources they need to grow professionally and make innovative advances.
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Clinical Fellowships
Pursue a unique clinical fellowship experience at St. Jude, one of the world's leading treatment and research institutions for pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.
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Clinical Residents
St. Jude offers opportunities for clinical residents from ACGME-approved residency programs to choose electives in a variety of pediatric specialties, as well as ASHP-accredited pharmacy residencies.
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Continuing Medical Education
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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Seminars & Symposia
Upcoming symposia and special seminars that will be held at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or are sponsored in part by St. Jude in collaboration with other institutions.