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