Hunterdon Health offers shadowing opportunities for anyone age sixteen (16) or older to acquire clinical and non-clinical educational experiences.
Shadowing positions are for no more than eight (8) hours in each setting and are non-paid opportunities. During their time shadowing, shadows cannot enter isolation rooms and will be unable to provide any hands-on care. This is strictly an opportunity for observation.
**Please note that students are assigned based on the availability of the department.
We are currently offering shadowing opportunities in the following departments:
- Inpatient Nursing
- Outpatient Nursing
- Inpatient Physical Therapy
- Outpatient Physical/Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Medical Imaging
- Lab
- Home Health
- Hunterdon Hospice
- Human Resources
The shadowing experience will give individuals an opportunity to:
- Tour the facility and department
- Observe daily tasks
- Meet with our employees within the department they are assigned to
- Gain insight into potential career paths within the healthcare field
Program Sessions
Spring Session
Application Deadline:
- February 29th
Spring Shadowing Period:
March 10th - April 30th
Summer Session
Application Deadline:
- May 29th
Summer Shadowing Period:
- June 10th - August 15th
Fall Session
Application Deadline:
- August 31st
Fall Shadowing Period:
- September 10th - October 31st
Winter Session
Application Deadline:
- November 29th
Winter Shadowing Period:
- December 10th - January 31st
Eligibility
• High School students sixteen (16) or older
• Undergraduate or graduate college students
Application Process
• Individuals who are interested in participating in the shadow program in any of the participating departments must complete the online application located on our website
• Submit a short essay on why they are interested in the shadow program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience
Shadowing in a non-clinical area
• Shadow Program Application
• Student will submit a short essay stating why they are interested in the program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience
• Confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy Acknowledgment
• Orientation Packet and Acknowledgement
Shadowing in a clinical area
• Shadow Program Application
• Student will submit a short essay stating why they are interested in the program at Hunterdon Health and what they expect to gain from the experience
• Confidentiality and HIPAA Privacy Acknowledgment
• Orientation Packet and Acknowledgement