Observership/Shadowing Program

The Clinical Shadowing/Observership Program offers medical students interested in surgery the chance to observe physicians across various surgical specialties. This non-credit-bearing program provides students with an opportunity to shadow for one to two days, gaining valuable insights into the surgical field. 

Eligibility

• Current medical student over the age of 18
• US Citizen

International Observers 

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson does not allow international students or physicians to participate in the Shadowing/Observership Program.

To submit your application for consideration:

1. Download the application packet (see bottom of page).
2. Complete the packet and gather all necessary documentation.
   1. Application Pages 7 & 8
   2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   3. Flu Shot Verification (within last 6 months)
   4. Copy of US Government Issued ID
3. Email the completed packet and all requested documentation to shadowing@surgery.arizona.edu

Due to high volume of requests, please allow up to six weeks for processing. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.