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*We have filled all our shadowing spots for the 24-25 academic year. This portal will reopen in August 2025 for the 25-26 academic cycle. These shadowing and observation experiences provided by our department are for educational benefits ONLY. We do not award any credit or provide letters of recommendation. We do not offer recurring shadowing experiences, unless a UVA health education program has prearranged approval from the SOM and department.
UVA Career Center offers additional clinical resources for students interested in a health-related profession.
Shadowing and clinical observation is a critical component in preparing for a career in medicine. We would love the opportunity to introduce you to the world of anesthesiology prior to your third year Clerkship. Shadow dates are held Monday through Friday ONLY and you cannot schedule anything during a time you should be in class!
As a UVA Medical Student, please complete the availability form below to get on the schedule/waitlist:
UVA Anesthesiology Shadowing Interest Form
Please note we do not schedule shadowing in July or January during onboarding and orientation of new residents.
Shadowing and clinical observation is a critical component in preparing for a career in healthcare. We encourage all pre-health students to shadow clinicians in their prospective fields of interests. Shadowing can provide a realistic view of medicine, an understanding of the many ways one can participate in health care, and the skills and capabilities that are needed in a profession. Shadow dates are held Monday through Friday only, and are not available in January or July when we need to orient our new trainees. (Remember that you must be 18 or older to shadow in the operating rooms.)
This shadowing experience is not part of any formal education program. This is not a recurring experience. We schedule for a two hour block: 9-11am or 1-3pm ONE time per semester. UVA career center offers additional resources for pre-health students.
Step One: Complete Required Form for the UVA Undergraduate Shadowing Application
If this form is not completed prior to beginning your online application, the electronic application system will mark you ineligible. Please note UVA Health requires verification of a flu vaccine during the current academic year in order to observe.
Step Two: Complete the Online Application
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Shadowing and clinical observation is a critical component in preparing for a career in healthcare. We encourage all Pre-health students to shadow clinicians in their prospective fields of interests. Shadowing can provide a realistic view of medicine, an understanding of the many ways one can participate in health care, and the skills and capabilities that are needed in a profession. Shadow dates are held Monday through Friday only, and are not available in January or July when we need to orient our new trainees. (Remember that you must be 18 or older to shadow in the operating rooms.)
This shadowing experience is not part of any formal education program. This is not a recurring experience. We schedule for a two hour block: 9-11am or 1-3pm ONE time per semester. UVA career center offers additional resources for pre-health students.
Step One: Complete Required Forms for the Pre-Health Student (Non-UVA Undergraduate) Shadowing Application
If this form is not completed prior to beginning your online application, the electronic application system will mark you ineligible. Please note UVA Health requires verification of a flu vaccine during the current academic year in order to observe.
Step Two: Complete the Online Application
Begin Application
CRNA Shadowing is available to licensed RNs who are in the process of applying or have already applied to a nurse anesthetist program. Shadow dates are held Monday through Friday Only. Shadowing is only permitted in areas where the CRNA is assigned active cases. We are excited that you have chosen us for your shadowing experience. (Remember that you must be 18 or older to shadow in the operating rooms.)
Step One: Complete Required Forms for the CRNA Shadowing Application
If the following form is not completed prior to beginning your online application, the electronic application system will mark you ineligible. Please note UVA Health requires verification of a flu vaccine during the current academic year in order to observe.
Step Two: Complete the Online Application
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If you are interested in an Anesthesia Shadowing experience and you are not part of an undergraduate, CRNA/DNAP, or medical education program, Please Click the Button Below to complete your application. We have a lot of medical education program shadowing experiences being conducted daily, and most shadowing spots are reserved for those experiences. You will be placed on a waitlist, and you will be contacted when and if we have shadowing availability. Please Click the Button Below to complete your application. (Remember that you must be 18 or older to shadow in the OR.)
Step One: Complete Required Forms for Other Shadowing Opportunities
If all three of the following forms are not completed prior to beginning your online application, the electronic application system will mark you ineligible.
Step Two: Complete the Online Application
Begin Application