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UMSOM Shadowing Program

Please Note: To prioritize matching current shadowers, we have paused accepting new shadowing applications at this time. For those who remain interested in our Shadowing Program, please check back in the spring to apply for available shadowing positions.

The UMSOM Office of Admissions is thrilled to offer a shadowing program for aspiring future physicians to work with our esteemed alumni in collaboration with the Medical Alumni Association, and with our dedicated SOM faculty physicians at the University of Maryland Medical Center! Clinical experience is critical to preparing for medical school and a career in medicine, and physician shadowing is one of the most valuable forms of clinical experience applicants can obtain.

We are proud to offer this opportunity to individuals seriously planning to apply to medical school, and grateful to our wonderful alumni and SOM faculty for serving as role models in this program. This shadowing program is available for any individual who intends to apply to an MD, MD/Master’s, or MD/PhD program in the near future, regardless of institution or home state. To foster meaningful experiences, shadowers are expected to complete a minimum of 40 hours within a three-month period and may be able to have a second shadowing experience if interested.

Due to limitations in the number and location of participating physicians, we may not be able to find a match for all who apply. We strongly encourage you to continue to seek additional clinical experience opportunities outside of this program.

Requirements

  • Submission of Undergraduate/Post-Baccalaureate/Graduate transcript (current program or most recently completed).
  • Statement of interest - Please briefly describe what you hope to gain from this shadowing experience in 500 characters max.
  • Once matched to work with a physician in our program, it is the responsibility of the shadower to submit any required forms and/or complete any required training to be able to shadow, as determined by the clinical site. All shadowers must be HIPAA certified. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to live in Maryland to participate in your shadowing program?

Do I have to attend a college in Maryland to participate in your shadowing program?

Do I have to currently be in college (undergrad) to sign up for the shadowing program?

Is HIPAA training required?

If you are matched, what is the next step?

Is there a maximum number of hours I can shadow?

Can I get matched more than once?

Contact Us

Please contact the UMSOM Office of Admissions if you have questions about the shadowing program. You can also send an email to umsomshadowing@som.umaryland.edu.

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