Kootenai Health welcomes students from a variety of health professions. The process outlined below was developed for incoming licensed independent practitioner students. These steps ensure the treatment given by students during their placement upholds Kootenai’s strict safety standards.

Requesting Placement

Placement can be obtained by contacting a local physician office directly.

Academic Affiliation

Any student engaging in rotations or clerkships must have a current affiliation agreement on file with Kootenai Health. This agreement outlines the parameters of the clinical experience, expected outcomes, as well as the individual responsibilities of each party.

To obtain a Kootenai affiliation agreement for a specific collegiate program, the program must contact Kootenai Health’s Student Services department at (208) 625-6078 or [email protected].

Next Steps

Once student placement has been identified and an affiliation agreement has been finalized, please contact Student Services for onboarding instructions. 

Questions or Concerns?

Contact the Student Services department by emailing [email protected] or at (208)625-6078.