New Agreements
Before completing the affiliation request form, please note the following:
New Agreements (i.e., no current agreement for a health professions program exists between Cleveland Clinic and the academic institution)
Multiple factors are considered when approving requests for affiliation agreements. These factors include, but are not limited to:
- Location of the school in relation to the Cleveland Clinic facilities
- Program metrics
- Volume of anticipated placement requests
Renewal Agreements
Before completing the affiliation request form, please note the following:
Renewal Agreements (i.e., a current health professions affiliation agreement exists between Cleveland Clinic and the academic institution)
We consider the following when approving affiliation agreement requests:
- Annual number of students placed at Cleveland Clinic facilities from the academic program.
- Annual number of program graduates who both had clinical rotations at Cleveland Clinic facilities and were hired by Cleveland Clinic.
- Current and anticipated workforce needs of Cleveland Clinic.
The term of renewed agreements (e.g., one, three or five years) may vary depending on the above.
Existing Agreements
Before completing the amendment request form, please note the following:
Existing affiliation agreements can be amended to add other health professions programs. Amended agreements will be approved using the criteria noted for new agreements.
For more information on amending an existing agreement, please contact Nursing Education and Professional Development at undergraduatenursing@ccf.org.
