Shadowing Opportunities

Please follow all the rules and regulations for observing patient care at the University of Florida as laid out on the UF Privacy Website.

To begin the process, the requesting shadower must first attain a faculty sponsor. Once attained, it is the responsibility of the requesting shadower to complete the Shadowing Request Form below and upload files no later than three weeks before the requested start date. International students for foreign medical graduates must complete all forms no later than six months before the requested start date.


You will need to upload the following documents along with your Shadowing Request Form:

  • HIPAA General Awareness (PRV800) Training Certificate (screen shot acceptable)
  • Driver’s license
  • Proof of Covid vaccine (two Pfizer or Modera vaccines or one Johnson & Johnson).
  • Current flu shot
  • Emergency Contact (Name / Phone Number)

If you do not submit this information, we will not be able to process the request.