Job Shadow Experience

Job shadows and observations can be a great way to learn more about the day to day experience of different healthcare professionals. These opportunities are a “hands off” observation that must be pre arranged with a sponsor prior to application submission.

The individual interested in job shadowing/observing (“observer”) needs to identify a provider/associate (“sponsor”) that agrees to the observership for  a preapproved number of hours. See the "Finding a Sponsor" page for help in finding a sponsor. 

Upon receiving an approval notice via email from the UME Department, the observer will work directly with the sponsor to schedule the shadow experience and any other related details.

Generally, job shadows are limited to 16 hours or less. However, extended observations may occur at the discretion of the sponsor/site. All requested hours must be completed within 1 year of receiving the application approval. Individuals must be at least 16 years of age, unless enrolled in a course requiring a job shadow experience. Departments, clinics, or providers may elect to have additional restrictions on whom they permit to observe, particularly in highly sensitive or critical care areas. 

Please review the “health requirements” section prior to completing your application. This will ensure you have all of the required documentation to “complete” the application.

The UME Department will review the application to ensure appropriate documentation has been received. An email with then be sent to the sponsor to verify sponsorship. Upon a final review of the application and receival of the sponsorship’s confirmation, the observer will receive an email indicating their “approval status”.

To encourage interest in health care professions, Ascension Wisconsin has agreed to allow individuals to shadow/observe professionals at our sites of care, given the individual meets the following health requirements and provides proof/documentation of the items listed below: 

Tuberculosis Screening
Negative test(s) for tuberculosis, as shown by negative findings on a Mantoux test or QuantiFERON-TB test, or a negative chest x-ray within the past 12 months.
TB test(s) to confirm absence of TB infection can be obtained from a primary care clinic/provider or local health department. The test results document must include the date of the test and the result, and must be completed within the last 12 

Immunity To Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

Immunity to Varicella

Immunity to Hepatitis B

Annual Influenza Vaccination - Required for observerships occurring November 1st through end of March