Connected Career Rounds

Overview

Educators are invited to have their middle and high school students join a team of our caregivers for Connected Career Rounds^SM (CCR) to learn about the career journeys that landed them face-to-face with today’s most challenging healthcare issues. Educators can now enroll in this free online program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Each session includes a caregiver team, whose members discuss their career path and how they contribute to providing care around a specific health topic. The sessions also provide valuable information about the depicted careers such as average income, education requirements, expected 10-year job growth and local education/certification programs. At the end of each live session, students have the opportunity to ask the caregivers any questions they may have.

In addition to the live sessions, students and teachers can go to the Connected Career Rounds on-demand website to watch recordings of prior sessions, which will be posted on Fridays after live events. The website also includes video features on in-demand Cleveland Clinic jobs, caregiver testimonials from healthcare professionals, links to other education programs and other career exploration resources. To access the materials, visit the Connected Career Rounds on-demand website.

Teachers and other school professionals: If you are interested in participating in live Connected Career Rounds sessions, please register your class today. Once registered, you will receive RSVP emails one week before each live session so you can save a spot for your class.

Questions? Please contact CYCE@ccf.org.

Schedule 2025-2026

September 2025 – March 2026

Please note that caregiver availability can sometimes change at the last moment, so there may be slight variations in the careers being represented. Additionally, recruitment is ongoing, so more caregivers may be added over time.

What’s In Your Head?

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Physician (DO) - Neurology Resident, Physician (MD) - Neurosurgeon, Speech Language Pathologist, MRI Technologist, Registered Nurse, Sterile Processing Technician.
Session Description: When someone has a stroke, quick action is needed. This team of professionals who specialize in caring for the brain will explain the all hands on-deck process that is needed to save patient lives.
Available On-Demand: Sept. 26, 2025

What Happens When You Vape?

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, from 1 – 1:30 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Physician (MD) – Pediatric Pulmonologist, Health Educator, Nurse Practitioner and Asthma Educator, Respiratory Therapist, Radiology Tech.
Session Description: Vaping is a relatively new phenomenon, and we’re still learning about the health effects. In this session, a pediatric pulmonologist who publishes on vaping will cover what we do know, and a care team will discuss their roles in treating patients with complications from vaping.
Available On-Demand: Oct. 10, 2025

Play Ball: Careers in Sports Medicine

Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Physician (MD) - Sports Medicine, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Athletic Trainer, Physician Assistant, Physician (MD) - Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Psychologist.
Session Description: In sports and fitness, when injuries strike, this team steps up to get athletes moving again. During this session, our team will demonstrate how they assess injuries, treat them, rehabilitate the patient and ensure a safe return to activity.
Available On-Demand: Oct. 24, 2025

Sound, Speech, and Surgery: Careers in ENT

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Physician (MD) - Otolaryngologist, Audiologist, Speech Language Pathologist, Surgical Technologist, Registered Nurse.
Session Description: Discover careers in ENT! Learn how caregivers help people hear, speak and breathe better. See how they diagnose and treat ear, nose and throat problems.
Available On-Demand: Nov. 14, 2025

Heroes of the Hospital: The Life of Nurses

Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Registered Nurses (MSN), Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, Patient Care Nurse Assistant, Nurse Midwife, Registered Nurse (OR).
Session Description: Within nursing, there are many different directions that your career can go. This session will explore the potential opportunities that await someone on the nursing career path.
Available On-Demand: Nov. 28, 2025

Follow Your Heart: Working in Cardiology

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Physician (MD) – Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiac Perfusionist, Cardiac Step-Down Nurse, Echocardiographer, Anesthesiology Technician, Cardiologist, Cardiac Sonographer.
Session Description: Your heart is extremely important, so what happens when something is wrong with it? A cardiology team will share what they do and how they keep this vital organ working to its full potential.
Available On-Demand: Dec. 12, 2025

Discover the Future

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Research Administration, Business of Research, OT/Research Lead, Postdoc Researcher, Clinical Research Program Manager, Graduate Student – Biomedical Engineering.
Session Description: Researchers conduct experiments to gain new knowledge, while innovators apply this knowledge to create new products, services or processes that improve our lives. These efforts drive progress in various fields, from healthcare to technology. In this session, you will hear from some of the people involved in this process.
Available On-Demand: Jan. 9, 2026

Peace of Mind: Your Mental Health

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Social Worker, Physician (MD) - Child Psychiatrist, Crisis Center Professional, Child Psychologist, Psychology Assistant, Therapy Dog and Canine Assisted Support Specialist.
Session Description: Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act, and determines how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Good mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood to adulthood. This session will introduce you to a team of professionals who specialize in mental health care.
Available On-Demand: Jan. 23, 2026

Inside the MICU: A Day in Critical Care

Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Physician (MD) - Critical Care Physician, Dialysis Technician, Case Manager, Physician (MD) - Palliative Care, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist.
Session Description: When things get serious, sick patients go to a specialized hospital unit dedicated to providing intensive care to critically ill patients. It is staffed by highly trained medical professionals who use advanced equipment to monitor and treat severe medical conditions.
Available On-Demand: Feb. 6, 2026

All About Therapy

Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Physical Therapist, Pediatric Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Music Therapist.
Session Description: When seeking physical and mental health support, therapy provides a haven for people. Our therapy team explains their role in addressing physical and emotional well-being and the diverse types of therapeutic approaches they use to help patients navigate life’s challenges.
Available On-Demand: Feb. 27, 2026

That's Why We Learn Chemistry: Pharmacy and Anesthesia

Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EST)

Featured Careers: Pharmacy Manager, Director of Anesthesiology, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacist (Clinical), Informatics Pharmacist, Record Analyst, Anesthesia Technician.
Session Description: When precision matters, pharmacy and anesthesia make sure we have what we need to stay comfortable, healthy and safe. Join us to explore how professionals in these fields order and prepare medications, manage pain and ensure patient safety during surgeries. Discover the vital roles they play in healthcare and how they make a difference every day.
Available On-Demand: March 13, 2026