"Shadowing" or Observing Patient Care at UF
"Any person invited or otherwise authorized to enter University of Florida patient care areas or to view patient care in any location, who is not formally associated with the University's Health Science Centers shall be accompanied and/or supervised by a University Health Science Center representative at all times. The UF representative is responsible for the actions of the visitor. "
Please read the complete Policy and Procedure for "Shadowing" and Observing Patient Care at UF. The University does not provide any sponsor-matching services for students or other persons wishing to shadow a health care professional. All arrangements for sponsorship must be made by the applicant.
Sponsors should use the Request to Observe Patient Care form to apply for approval. Groups should also use the Group Roster form to simplify the process. Follow the instructions on the form and in the procedure above.
Visitors must complete HIPAA at UF - Privacy & Security for Visitors & Vendors and sign UF's Confidentiality Statement prior to visiting. Other requirements may also apply; be sure to check with the sponsoring department.
If you have questions or concerns, please call the Admissions Office of the college in which you would like to observe. (Click on HSC Website > Colleges in the menu.)
