Shadowing Opportunities

Please keep in mind, shadowing at VUMC is a privilege and should not be taken lightly. Failure to comply with any policy and/or requirement will result in the loss of privilege.

For Vanderbilt Students Only

Please note this information is for Vanderbilt students only when shadowing at Vanderbilt facilities.

Not a current Vanderbilt undergraduate student? Please visit the VUMC Observational Experience (VOE) Website.

Seven Action Items to Complete First

Note: Shadowing is not permitted in the Emergency Department

If you shadowed on campus during Spring 2024 and either met the minimum requirements or received an approved exception, the only additional document you will need is the current semester Shadowing Agreement.

You must answer ALL questions in ALL surveys, but depending on how you answer the questions, the system will bypass any unnecessary requirements.

  1. Vaccination/Immunization Verification: This form is the ONLY form accepted. It is YOUR responsibility to check the requirements and limitations specified on the form. If you have not had a recent TB test, it could take you 2-3 weeks to complete the 2 Step TB Test. Click here if completing at VU Student Health Center.
  2. VUMC Background Check: Valid for 1 year - Longer if you shadow continuously. Click here for pricing information and to initiate the background check.
  3. Health Insurance Card: Images of the Front and Back of your Health Insurance Card.
  4. Safety Quiz: Image of Certificate (Must be score of 100)
  5. Confidentiality Agreement: Image of SIGNED Agreement
  6. Shadowing Conduct and Attire Quiz: Image of Certificate. Click here to take the Quiz.
  7. HPAO Summer 2024 Shadowing Agreement: Image of SIGNED Agreement

Requirements

Shadowing Resources