Job Shadowing

The Job Shadowing Program provides students and individuals considering a career in healthcare an up-close look at the professions that make up the field.

The program is open to:

• High school students ages 16 or older
• Undergraduate college students
• Individuals exploring a new career

This program is not intended for individuals interested in shadowing a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. In order to shadow a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, please call 304-598-4000 and ask to be connected to the administrative office of their department/specialty.

Here are the steps to follow if interested in participating in the Job Shadowing Program:

• Read the Job Shadow Program Overview carefully.
• Print, complete, and send the following forms to [email protected]:
  • Applicable Health Information Form (it is applicant’s responsibility to obtain all immunizations)
  • Authorization/Release of Liability Form
  • Confidentiality and Security Agreement
  • Job Shadowing Program Acknowledgment Form (parent’s or guardian’s notarized signature required for participants under age 18)
• Fill out an online application.

Once you have completed and submitted the application and required forms, a department representative will contact you to arrange your shadowing experience.

If you have questions regarding the Job Shadowing Program, please contact Volunteer Services at 304-598-4134.