University Relations

Student Experiences

Shadowing

An observation affiliation is defined as a student shadowing a licensed clinician while observing patient care, but performing no direct treatment to a patient. Student observation opportunities are available for both current physical therapy or occupational therapy students and undergraduate students interested in pursuing a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, Masters of Occupational Therapy, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. In order to be considered, you must apply for our program below:

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Clinical Experiences

Since 2016, more than 550 students have registered for FOX clinical student rotations. Students with FOX can expect a robust curriculum designed to develop core clinical competencies and clinical judgement necessary to work with older adults in a home-based outpatient setting. FOX Students are provided access to a designated website rich with tools and materials to make their student experience a successful one.

We have more than 200 PT Clinical Instructors and 175 OT Fieldwork Educators who are dedicated to providing our students with clinical experiences that will challenge them to think critically, appropriately dose exercise interventions, and work collaboratively with other professionals. Our clinical educators are spread diversely throughout our geographical footprint to offer students experiences in both rural and urban settings.

Students interested in completing a clinical experience with FOX are required to contact their University Director of Clinical Education (DCE) / Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFC) who will coordinate directly with FOX. For more information, please reach out to clinicalrotation@foxrehab.org. Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to accept students in Physical Therapy Assistant or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Programs.

Want to learn more about a FOX clinical experience?

Watch this webinar, where Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT hosts as Heather Cronin, PT, DPT, GCS and Kelsey Swope, MOT, OTR/L, BCG discuss the value FOX places on fostering the future of PT and OT, our unique setting, and their experience not only as clinical education leaders but as students in the program.