Newman Regional Health Job Shadowing Program
Newman Reginal Health provides educational opportunities to individuals who need observation hours, clinical placements, internships and externships. Our current Job Shadowing program host participants in clinical areas such as cardiology, family medicine, internal medicine and hospital medicine. Pre-med job shadowing allows participants to gain (hands-off) observation hours in a professional healthcare setting with a physician. Please review the requirements before submitting the contact information below.
Job Shadowing Required Documentation:
- Copy of government-issued ID
- If applicable, proof of COVID-19 vaccination
- Proof of seasonal flu vaccination (required for observations taking place between Nov. 30 and March 31)
- Proof of MMR immunization (2 doses) or titer
- Proof of varicella vaccination (2 doses), documented proof of chickenpox disease or titer
- Proof of TB test with negative result given within the last 12 months – must be a two-step TB skin test, QuantiFERON gold, or a T-Spot lab test
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of online orientation – this consists of two learning modules covering our policies and practices on HIPAA and bloodborne pathogens. This will be assigned after the required documents have been turned in.
- Signed release form – this will be provided to you and should be signed and returned after completing the online orientation.
Job Shadowing Application
Please complete the form below. We can not accommodate more than 12 hours per semester per student. All students must have ALL shadowing paperwork completed as well as flu and COVID vaccinations and TB skin test on file at least 2 weeks before your scheduled shadowing session. Once you have completed the contact form, a Newman Regional Health representative will contact you via phone or email to review your goals, match you with a specific physician and determine a schedule that works for you and for the physician. Please apply at least 6 weeks ahead of your preferred shadowing date to allow time to complete orientations, obtain vaccination records and coordinate your arrival.