Job Shadowing

Job Shadowing

MUSC Health welcomes high school students or adults who are interested to get some sort of first-hand exposure to physician's daily duties. This experience generally lasts from 2 hours to a maximum of 3 months and introduces the individual to a particular job or career by pairing the student with an employee or a clinical faculty member. Students who are accepted to shadow a physician, may observe and ask questions but may NOT prescribe, treat, operate, or engage in a direct patient care. Students must be at least 14 years old (16 years in Operating Room areas.)

Application and Requirements

  • Submit an application and a letter of recommendation on a business letterhead.
  • Provide a copy of government issued photo I.D.
  • Criminal background check is required at the individual's expense if the requested shadow period is for one month or more.
  • Wear picture ID when on duty, it must be at a collar level visible to all staff and patients.
  • Complete Employee Health requirements, including PPD Skin test and immunization records ( measles, mumps, rubella.)
  • Complete a Drug Screening test.
  • Complete hospital mandatory orientation to include OSHA.
  • Complete HIPAA training.
  • Sign Confidentiality and code of conduct statements.
  • Provide a proof of personal health insurance.
  • Complete trainings related to fire safety, Infection control, and patient rights to privacy.
  • Observers will be under the direct supervision of the shadowing physician.
  • A patient consent for presence of observer will be obtained before an observer may be present and/or the day of the experience. Patient consent should be documented in the patient's medical record.
  • Observer will get a free meal from the hospital cafeteria.

 

For more information, call the Volunteer Services at 843-674-2975 or email zebianh@musc.edu