Job Shadowing

At Ochsner Health, we have a structured job shadowing program that allows individuals an opportunity to shadow a physician, advanced practice provider, or other healthcare professional for no more than five days in a year. (Shadowing days are usually a half day and cannot exceed eight hours in a day.)

If you would like to have a more extended experience (greater than five days), we encourage you to apply for the volunteer program.

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Any student who currently desires to seek further insight into a particular department in order to gain personal understanding and general knowledge related to job function and environment is invited to apply for a job shadow experience.

Applicants are encouraged to have a pre-approved mentor to shadow.

*High School Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in the shadowing program. Parent/legal guardian permission is required. To request a parent/guardian packet, please email volunteerservices@ochsner.org

To apply for the shadowing program, please complete the following steps:

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1. Compliance Training & Education

2. Health Screening (create profile, complete 3 health surveys, upload immunization records)

3. Shadowing Application and Agreements

If you have any questions, please email us at volunteerservices@ochsner.org.