Shadowing Program

Male student wears medical scrubs to watch sterile processing employee clean medical equipment

Hunterdon Health offers shadowing opportunities for anyone age sixteen (16) or older to acquire clinical and non-clinical educational experiences.

Shadowing positions are for no more than eight (8) hours in each setting and are non-paid opportunities. During their time shadowing, shadows cannot enter isolation rooms and will be unable to provide any hands-on care. This is strictly an opportunity for observation.

**Please note that students are assigned based on the availability of the department.

We are currently offering shadowing opportunities in the following departments:

  • Inpatient Nursing
  • Outpatient Nursing
  • Inpatient Physical Therapy
  • Outpatient Physical/Occupational Therapy
  • Pharmacy
  • Medical Imaging
  • Lab
  • Home Health
  • Hunterdon Hospice
  • Human Resources
     

The shadowing experience will give individuals an opportunity to:

  • Tour the facility and department
  • Observe daily tasks
  • Meet with our employees within the department they are assigned to
  • Gain insight into potential career paths within the healthcare field

Program Sessions

Spring Session

Application Open:

  • February 1st - February 28th

Spring Shadowing Period:

  • March 10th - April 30th

     

Summer Session

Application  Open:

  • May 1st - May 29th

Summer Shadowing Period:

  • June 10th - August 15th

Fall Session

Application  Open:

  • August 1st - August 31st

Fall Shadowing Period:

  • September 10th - October 31st

Winter Session

Application Open:

  • November 1st - November 29th

Winter Shadowing Period:

  • December 10th - January 31st
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Eligibility
• High School students sixteen (16) or older
• Undergraduate or graduate college students

Application Process
• Individuals who are interested in participating in the shadow program in any of the participating departments must complete the online application located on our website
• Submit a short essay on why they are interested in the shadow program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience

SUBMIT APPLICATION

Shadowing in a non-clinical area

• Shadow Program Application
• Student will submit a short essay stating why they are interested in the program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience
• Confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy Acknowledgment
• Orientation Packet and Acknowledgement

Shadowing in a clinical area

• Shadow Program Application
• Student will submit a short essay stating why they are interested in the program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience
• Confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy Acknowledgment
• Orientation Packet and Acknowledgement

Testimonials

"I really enjoyed the entire day. I loved meeting the patients and their families and getting to know all the nurses in the maternity unit. This really helped to solidify my decision to pursue nursing. Thank you!"
Ava Alonso, shadowed Special Care Nursery
"I wanted to thank you for the incredible opportunity for being able to shadow the CT department yesterday. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating of my questions, and I truly felt at home in the medical environment. Through this opportunity, I was able to gain insight and learn above the complex process of CT scanning, the method behind obtaining different CT scans, and the significance of patient-to-doctor interaction."
Aditi Chobe, shadowed CT Scan, Medical Imaging
"I enjoyed shadowing the OT. You have a wonderful program here, and some of the patients I spoke with in the lobby said Hunterdon Health is a great facility. Thanks again!"
Rachel Wright, shadowed Occupational Therapy at Wescott location
"I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for allowing me the opportunity to shadow at the Clinton Health office. Fred and the rest of the staff were incredibly welcoming and open to my many questions, and I truly enjoyed this shadowing experience."
Aaliya Mansuri, shadowed Advanced Imaging at Clinton
My name is Jackson and I am a junior at Voorhees High School. I am interested in pursuing a college major related to healthcare and through my shadowing experience with Dr. Varughese and the nurses at the Hunterdon Center for Dermatology, I was able to discover what aspects of healthcare appeal to me. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to shadow! Thanks, Hunterdon Health!
Jackson C., shadowed at Hunterdon Center for Dermatology

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