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Deadlines for shadowing typically fall 8 weeks before each academic break. To apply, complete the Canvas shadowing module and application checklist, including:

1. Submit a completed Mercy Health Shadowing Application Form
2. Successfully complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training and Bloodborne Pathogen (BPP) training through ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University
3. View the preceptorship and shadowing training session
4. Complete your required vaccinations

For more information about these preceptorships, please contact:

Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University, 106 Pearson Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
(513) 529-3737
mallorywilsoncenter@ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúOH.edu

Academic Requirements

The student must have attended ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University for at least one academic year. Participants must have achieved at least a 3.20 overall GPA and have completed at least one year of physical science and biological science requirements with at least a 3.0 GPA in the physical and biological sciences area.

Other Requirements

The student is expected to have a strong desire and intention of entering the healthcare profession; prior participation in extracurricular activities and some healthcare experiences are expected.

Students Must:

• Submit results of a recent blood test if the shadowing experience requires it.
• Maintain confidentially of patients and the physician's practice.
• Adhere to the arranged schedule; do not disrupt the physician's schedule or routine.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Only actively participate when invited by the physician to do so.
• Ask questions when appropriate.
• Maintain a daily written log of activities, due within 30 days after completion of the shadowing experience.
• Submit a completed Student Evaluation Form within 30 days after completion of the shadowing experience. This form is emailed to you.
• If possible, bring back 2 to 3 digital photos of you with the physician that can be used for publicity. Please send photos to the Mallory-Wilson Center (mallorywilsoncenter@ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúOH.edu).

Expenses

The student is responsible for all of the expenses associated with the shadowing experience, including travel and meals.

Termination of Shadowing Experience

The physician may terminate a shadowing experience in progress for any appropriate reason, including unprofessional behavior on the part of the student or a sudden, unanticipated change in the physician's schedule which precludes completion of the experience.