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Home > Get Involved > Student Programs > Parkland Academy – Career Observation Program

Parkland Academy – Career Observation Program

Parkland Academy – Career Observation Program
Parkland Academy – Career Observation Program

An Observation Experience provides individuals with the opportunity to shadow medical professionals in their area of interest to help them make informed career decisions. Observers witness firsthand the work environment, occupation in practice, the value of professional training, and potential career options. The experience is designed to increase career awareness, fulfill education/application requirement and help model behavior through example.

In the fall of 2013, Parkland recognized the benefits of initiating an observation program and since then implemented the program, Parkland Academy – Career Observation Program (PA-COP). Many requests are received from people interested in various aspects of the healthcare field. PA-COP has 3 observation experiences that, based on the duration, will determine which experience would be most appropriate.

Parkland has come to the difficult decision to keep the observation program closed at this time. We are continuing to monitor the situation and as soon as it is feasible we will reopen the program. If you are still interested in observing at a later time, please check in each month to find out the status of the program. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Observation Experience Duration Application Deadlines
Brief 1 -2 days The first day of the month*
Extended 2 - 28 days The first day of the month*
Advanced > 28 days The first day of the month*

*Observations are scheduled to take place on rolling monthly basis. Application deadlines fall on the 1st day of every month prior to the month of the desired Observation Experience. For example, if a desired observation start date falls in the month of May, the application would be due on April 1st of that year. There are a limited number of observers that can be accepted each month.

Steps to Apply for an Observation Experience

  1. Review the eligibility and immunization requirements.
    • Eligibility Requirements
    • Immunization Requirements
  2. Locate a willing preceptor in your area of interest.
  3. Once you have an identified preceptor who is willing and able to accommodate your shadowing experience, email PA-COP@phhs.org for the application packet.
  4. Send all completed forms to PA-COP@phhs.org.
  5. You will be notified via email on your application status within a week of submission..

For more information, please contact PA-COP@phhs.org.

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