Thank you for your interest in observing in Orthopedics. While we value the interest of shadowers and observers, our primary responsibility is to support our current learners and acting interns who are actively rotating with us. You should hear back from our team within two weeks of your interest submission. Please follow the instructions below.
We cannot accept shadowers and observers during the months of July – October, these months we have our Acting Interns rotating with us.
If you are a CU medical student interested in observing our faculty, you must work with the School of Medicine and apply here.
Shadowing
Shadowing is a short-term experience allowing you to see first-hand occupations, procedures, and processes that interest you. Shadowing a physician, nurse, healthcare professional, or administrator means that you are following an individual as they engage with daily duties. You may watch how the individual interacts with patients, performs procedures, handles their daily schedule, and converses with coworkers. If you are interested in shadowing please complete the initial form here at least 30 days prior to shadowing.
Shadowing is intended for staff, clinicians, students, and administrative professionals. Shadowing can be a part of a job interview. Current employees of UCHealth who want exposure beyond their "scope of practice" may also find it valuable.
- Shadowing is limited to 12 hours annually. These hours may be split into different experiences or used all at one time.
- Shadowers must find their own Sponsor.
- Shadowing applications must be submitted and approved by the University of Colorado Hospital Volunteer Services at least one week prior to each shadowing experience.
Required Documentation for UCH application
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) - completed immunization series or positive titers
- TDAP or DPT (diptheria, pertussis, tetanus) - completed immunization series or positive titers
- Varicella (chicken pox) - completed immunization series or positive titer
- Results of a negative TB test completed within the last 12 months. Acceptable TB tests include:
- Skin test (PPD), blood test (Quantiferon Gold), Chest x-ray report
- Seasonal flu vaccination (October-May)
- A COVID-19 vaccination series is not mandatory, although it is highly encouraged.
Observership
An Observership is a longer opportunity to watch and learn. There is an extensive application process designed to allow up to a 30-day consecutive time frame of observation annually. If you are already a professional, an Observership may be an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge processes and procedures. If you are intrested in an Observership please complete the inital form here at least 60 days prior to your Observership.
- UCHealth offers two types of Observerships
- Observership (Up to 30 consecutive days)
- Extended Academic Observership (Up to 3 months) Additional Requirements
- Observers must find their own Sponsor.
- All forms and requirements for an Observership must be submitted and approved by University of Colorado Hospital Volunteer Services, at least one month prior to the start of the experience.
Required Documents for UCH applicaiton
- Current CV or resume
- U.S. issued ID or passport
- Results of Background Check in home country. Provide a background check conducted within 6-months of start date. Background check includes:
- Copy of Health Insurance coverage for the duration of your visit to Colorado
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- TDAP or DPT (diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus)
- Varicella (chicken pox)
- Hepatitis B
- Results of a negative TB test taken in the last 12 months. Acceptable TB tests include: Skin test (PPD), blood test (Quantiferon Gold), Chest x-ray report
- Seasonal flu vaccination (October-May)
- A COVID-19 vaccination series is not mandatory, although it is highly encouraged.
Questions?
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