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Observers - US - International

PLEASE NOTE:

SWEDISH/PROVIDENCE REQUIRES ALL OBSERVERS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF A COVID VACCINE.

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO UPLOAD YOUR MOST RECENT VACINATION.

IF THE OBSERVER CAN NOT PROVIDE PROOF ON A VACINATION AFTER SEPTEMBER 2024, A DECLINATION FORM WILL BE PROVIDED.

GME Swedish Observer Program covers all physician and physician assistant observation experiences within our Swedish system. The signed/dated (by both Preceptor and Observer) Preceptor Agreement is required to start the onboarding process, please email this contract to gmeonboarding@swedish.org to be placed on our onboarding list.

We require 3 weeks processing time, starting on the date we receive the signed preceptor agreement, to ensure all onboarding and security clearance is complete. Please keep this in mind when you are setting up an observation start date.

Observerships

Swedish GME helps learners curate non-credit learning experiences for observers.

Who's Considered as an Observer?

Individuals, over the age of 18, that wish to job-shadow/observe the following providers:

  • Physicians (MD/DO)
  • Physician Assistants (PA-C)
  • Podiatrist (DPM)
  • Dentist (DDS/DMD)
  • Nurse Practitioners

A Few Things to Note:

  • GME does not provide shadowing/observership experiences for learners under the age of 18. Please reach out to the Volunteer Services Support Swedish | Swedish if you would like to arrange a learning opportunity for these learners.
  • GME does not match observers with providers. Learners should search for a Swedish provider through our Provider Contact Listing. GME cannot provide email addresses for our providers.
  • To arranging shadowing with a Nurse (RN)/Allied Health (Medical Assistants/Radiology Technicians/Physical Therapist/Audiologist etc.) please reach out to the Clinical Education team StudentOnboarding@Swedish.org. Currently their observership program has been paused until further notice.

Ready to Get Started?

Please complete the attached preceptor agreement. Both preceptor and observer must sign and date this contract before you submit it to our onboarding team GMEOnboarding@Swedish.org. Please ensure that all names and emails are legible.

Once we have the signed contract we can put the observer on our schedule. A welcome email will be sent to all parties with a secure link to our onboarding platform with instructions on how to upload all documentation/immunization. Please see the provided GME policy and immunization requirements that will be required to complete the onboarding checklist.

Agreement

Immunization & Policy