Overview: Explore the healthcare field through a unique job shadowing experience designed for individuals curious about specific clinical roles. This unpaid, one-time opportunity allows participants to observe healthcare professionals or teams to determine if a particular career path aligns with their interests.

Program Details: Shadowing sessions are coordinated by a dedicated Volunteer Services team, who strive to match participants with meaningful and relevant experiences. Please note that availability is limited, and not all requests can be accommodated due to scheduling constraints.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 for standard shadowing; some roles require participants to be 18 or older.
• Observation-only participation; no hands-on involvement.
• Shadowing duration does not exceed 7 days.
• Submission of vaccine documentation and any additional paperwork as requested by the Volunteer Services coordinator.
• Applications must specify areas of interest and availability dates at least 3 weeks to a month in advance; earlier dates will not be considered.

Additional Information

Applicants interested in the Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) pathway are encouraged to contact the relevant medical school directly for shadowing opportunities. For questions about application status, please await contact from the Volunteer Services Coordinator via email.

This program serves individuals in the Midwest region seeking firsthand exposure to healthcare careers.