MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (Oct. 15, 2026) — Children’s Minnesota has named Jen Pratt, DO, as chief education officer and senior director of interprofessional education. In this role, Dr. Pratt will provide leadership and oversight for undergraduate medical education, graduate medical education (GME) and health professional education programs across the pediatric health system. She brings extensive experience as a pediatric hospitalist, educator and physician leader. Most recently, she served as director of GME at Children’s Minnesota.
“Dr. Pratt is a trusted leader and passionate advocate for learners,” said Sameer Gupta, MD, executive vice president and chief medical officer at Children’s Minnesota. “Throughout her career at Children’s Minnesota, she has demonstrated a commitment to helping clinicians grow, lead and provide exceptional care for children and families. Her vision and experience make her well suited to lead our education programs as we continue to strengthen Children’s Minnesota’s reputation as one of the region’s premier destinations for pediatric training.”
Learn about education and training at Children’s Minnesota.
Children’s Minnesota is a leader in pediatric clinical training and education in the Upper Midwest. In academic year 2024-25, the organization supported more than 800 learners through more than 1,200 clinical rotations, representing more than 250,000 trainee service hours. Learners gain hands-on experience alongside the kid experts at one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, which serves more than 174,000 patients each year, caring for children with needs ranging from routine illnesses and injuries to the most complex pediatric conditions.
The GME program is dedicated to training the next generation of pediatric healthcare professionals through hands-on clinical experiences across multiple specialties and care settings. Children’s Minnesota’s commitment to education extends beyond physicians to include advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists and other members of the pediatric care team.
“I’m honored to step into this role and work alongside the extraordinary faculty, staff and learners who make Children’s Minnesota such a special place to train,” said Dr. Pratt. “I’m excited to continue building an environment where learners can grow, develop confidence and discover the impact they can have on children and families.”
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only one in Minnesota devoted exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system for more than 100 years, Children’s Minnesota offers more than 100 pediatric specialties through its two hospitals, nine primary care clinics, seven rehabilitation and eight specialty care sites throughout the Twin Cities metro area. The Kid Experts® at Children’s Minnesota are chosen by more families than any other pediatric health system in the region.
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