UPMC has suspended job shadowing requests through the remainder of 2024 to accommodate a system upgrade. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We welcome you to return in January 2025, when requests will resume.
UPMC's shadowing program allows individuals who are thinking about a career in health care to observe the responsibilities and duties of hospital personnel. This includes nurses, other health professionals, and non-patient support roles in hospital operations.
No individual, student, or visiting faculty can shadow at UPMC clinics until they've satisfied the requirements outlined below. An individual UPMC department/entity and/or site may impose additional health and/or immunization requirements.
Regulatory entities may require this to safeguard the patient care environment. Any individual who doesn't comply with all requirements can't participate in any shadowing experience.
Please note: All shadowing requests must be made at a minimum of 30 days prior to the shadow start date.
*All documentation must be returned to the hospital where the shadowing experience will occur. Please do not send via email.
The Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) facilitates shadow experiences for individuals interested in shadowing practice personnel. This includes nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Shadowing experiences are observational only. Individuals can't assist in any way.
Please note: If you do not have an identified preceptor, it may add additional time to locate one.
Shadowing participants must pay $50 per shadow experience (with one preceptor for one to three days, for no more than eight hours per day) via our APP Shadow Program payment portal.
Current UPMC employees don't need to pay a fee. They also don't need to fill out any information via the payment portal.
The $50 fee also does not apply to Central Pa. APPs.
Unfortunately, we can't guarantee placement. A refund is available at any time upon request.
You must review our terms and conditions.
The interested individual must also complete and email the following items to APPStudents@upmc.edu:
When the OAPP receives all the necessary documentation and payment from the individual, at least 60 days must pass in order to find a placement (if requested). When a shadow placement has been secured, all communication regarding specific meeting places, times, and so forth shall occur between the APP and the individual.
Questions or comments? Please email APPStudents@upmc.edu.
No individual, student, or visiting faculty can tour a UPMC clinic without meeting the requirements below. Any UPMC department or site may impose additional health or immunization requirements.
Regulatory entities may require this to safeguard the patient care environment. UPMC will communicate these requirements to schools or directly to students or faculty as appropriate. Noncompliance with any requirement will the individual's participation in any touring experience.
