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Observers - US

Swedish Medical Center offers Observerships: one per person per academic year (July 1 – June 30); up to 40 hours per academic year; ideally completed within 30 days of a start date.

Please read the Swedish Medical Center US Observer Policy and Procedures.

Swedish GME does NOT provide placements with providers. In order to engage a Preceptor (i.e., the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner you plan to shadow), please visit www.swedish.org/physicians to find a provider, and contact their office directly.

NOTE: This process applies to Swedish employees or members of a Swedish-affiliated program or team seeking a career development opportunity. (Shadowing as part of job duties is mandated by the person’s manager, and GME Clearance is not needed.)

Once a provider is engaged, complete a Preceptor Agreement together, and submit to GMEOnboarding@swedish.org. Make sure that we get a working, active email address for you, the applicant. Please submit your completed Agreement as soon as possible, but no later than three weeks before a proposed start date.

You will receive an email communication instructing you to complete an Onboarding Checklist, which will request the remainder of Required Documents/Confirmations. Please complete this Onboarding Checklist as soon as possible, but no later than one week of receipt.

If you are interested in arranging a shadowing experience with a nurse (RN) or Allied Health Professional (e.g., medical assistant, radiology technician, physical therapist, audiologist, etc.), please contact the Swedish Clinical Education team: StudentOnboarding@swedish.org

Required Documents/Confirmations*

US Preceptor Agreement (*Pre-Requisite)

Preceptor Agreement

Confidentiality Form

Confidentiality Form

Background Check

Basic option for Washington State, using name and DOB: https://fortress.wa.gov/wsp/watch/

If you are not from Washington State, you will need a current official background check run in the state of your primary residence.

Personal Health Insurance Card

Scan of personal health insurance card

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Waiver

Vaccine and Immunization Requirements

Please see the Vaccine and Immunity Requirements

Photo

Photo should be passport-style, front-facing, with plain background

Swedish Orientation Modules

Safety Orientation Modules can be found here: