Thank you for your interest in The Careers in Healthcare Opportunity for Underrepresented Students in Pediatrics (TCHOUP)! TCHOUP is designed for students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds which includes but is not limited to individuals who identify as underrepresented in healthcare or are from communities that have historically lacked opportunities, access, information, resources, and mentorship.  Please read the information below to see if you are interested in participating. Registration is limited to 30 participants.

Be sure to check your spam folder for emails from TCHOUP.  If you have any questions or technical difficulties with the application, please email Emilie Gauthier: egaut1@lsuhsc.edu. 

We welcome applications from current undergraduate students who reside or attend college/university in Louisiana who are interested in learning more about opportunities in pediatric professions.

Date: Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Location: Manning Family Children's

REGISTER HERE

Saturday September 19, 2026

8:30 am - 2:45 pm

Children’s Hospital New Orleans

200 Henry Clay Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70118

Program Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am  Arrival and Registration

9:00 am - 9:35 am  Welcome and Morning Activity

9:45 am - 12:40 pm  Hands-on Skills Stations

12:40 pm - 1:30 pm  Lunch

1:30 pm - 2:05 pm  Career Panel

2:05 pm - 2:20 pm  Break & Group Photo

2:20 pm - 2:45 pm  Closing Ceremony

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm  Departure