Ochsner Academic Outreach is committed to supporting the educators and schools in our communities by offering opportunities for furthering curriculum exploration, investigating career options, and providing first-hand experiences through multiple programs, including field trips and job shadows.
Field Trips
Field trips at Ochsner are an opportunity for teachers to bring the classroom to life. They provide students with hands-on experience and a chance to observe a hospital atmosphere, understand the uses and importance of various equipment, and learn about the career opportunities available within healthcare, science, and research.
- Single-day experience, but recurring visits are possible
- Content aligned with what's being taught in the classroom, based on availability and age group
- 1- to 4-hour trips, based on content and age group
- Available for classes between 6 and 32 students
- Coordination will take a few weeks, so contact us as soon as possible
To request application materials, email educationoutreach@ochsner.org.
*Capacity for Spring 2013 has been met*
Job Shadows
A job shadow is an individual opportunity for students to gain one-on-one, observational experience in the healthcare career field of their choice. Shadowing opportunities are available to any student over the age of 16, and there is no maximum age. Job shadows must be completed within a total of 40 hours in a calendar year.
- Typically a single-day experience, although recurring visits are possible
- Fully-customizable options, depending on mentor and department schedule/availability
- Maximum of 40 hours each year (anything over 40 hours is handled by Volunteer Services)
- 1- to 8-hour sessions, depending on mentor schedules
- Participants must be at least 16 years of age, but there is no maximum age
- Contact us as early as possible; coordination can take a few weeks
To request application materials, email educationoutreach@ochsner.org.
