Students

Please follow all the rules and regulations for observing patient care at the University of Florida as laid out on the UF Privacy Website.

To begin the process, the requesting shadower must first attain a faculty sponsor. Once attained, it is the responsibility of the requesting shadower to complete the Shadowing Request Form below and upload files no later than three weeks before the requested start date. International students for foreign medical graduates must complete all forms no later than six months before the requested start date.


You will need to upload the following documents along with your Shadowing opportunity form:

  • HIPAA General Awareness (PRV800) Training Certificate (screen shot acceptable)
  • Driver’s license
  • Emergency Contact (Name / Phone Number)

If you do not submit this information, we will not be able to process the request.

Shadowing opportunity form

Contact Information

Name
Name and Address of current institution, school, or employer(Required)
Are you a UF Student, Staff, or Faculty?(Required)

Shadowing Information

Reason for Observation(Required)
Procedures/Activities to be Observed(Required)
Time(s) observer will be present(Required)

Requirements

Drop files here or
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 125 MB.
    Go to the UF Health Privacy website for the required forms.
    Observer attests to the following:(Required)
    Please check that you have completed and uploaded the required forms from the UF Privacy website. Note: HIPAA must be completed within the current calendar year.
    Please describe your reason(s) for requesting to observe care and how this experience will enhance your clinical knowledge. Attach a statement if necessary.