Student Shadow Experience
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is committed to furthering the field of orthopaedics and all its subspecialties.
Our team includes physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, athletic trainers, radiology technicians, medical assistants and clinical researchers.
Shadowing opportunities allow students to explore a specific field of interest. These experiences provide first-hand exposure to the daily activities within a particular specialty or health care provider role. Various medical program students (nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, pre-med, etc) may be required to shadow healthcare providers as part of their prerequisite or curriculum. Educational opportunities include shadowing, observation, lectures, etc. This does not include “hands-on” or active participation in direct patient care. If you are interested in a shadow experience, please complete the linked application. Students who pursue shadowing opportunities are expected to adhere to the professional, safety and privacy guidelines articulated below.
Student Responsibilities
- Participants must be at least 16 years of age to participate in a shadow experience
- Students who want to schedule a shadowing experience for career exploration will be expected to complete the Student Shadow Application at least 30 days in advance to schedule a session.
- Any necessary documentation the student requests from the preceptor (shadow hours log, student evaluation, etc.) must be noted on the shadow request form.
- Students are responsible for logging all their shadowing experiences, as required by the individual educational institution.
- Students must maintain strict confidentiality and privacy about patient information. Signed HIPPA form on page 2 must be signed and submitted to the preceptor’s staff before beginning shadowing on the first day.
- Students must respect patients’ rights to refuse to have students present.
- Students must treat all patients and staff with respect and dignity, regardless of age, sex, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
- Students must ensure patient safety by remaining at home if you are ill; notify physician/coordinator of an absence due to illness.
- The specific shadowing shifts can be any time that the physician/practitioner and student mutually agree on.
- Student must arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled session.
- Student must wear professional attire. This includes dress pants, button down shirt, blouse, sweater, close toed shoes, knee length skirt/dress. Jeans, leggings, sweatpants, sweatshirts, sleeveless tops, skirts or dresses above the knee, are not permitted.
- The use of cell phones, cameras, and any recording device is strictly prohibited by any shadow participant in all patient care areas of UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
- Student must be aware of and follow the guidelines of the hosting institution and of the setting, in which they are an observer.
- The management of the practice has the right to revoke permission for observation at any time, and the student must agree to immediately leave the premises, if requested to do so.
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Student Shadow Application
Please note, all applications must be submitted at least 30 days prior to an anticipated start date. Shadow experiences will be arranged based on availability, which is variable. All requests for summer shadowing hours must be received no later than May 1st. Placement is not guaranteed.