Shadowing Program - Primary Care Clinic

Al-Shifa Clinic offers limited opportunities for individuals interested in healthcare careers to shadow our volunteer physicians in the primary care clinic. This experience is designed to promote understanding of outpatient care, underserved medicine, and culturally competent service.

• Eligibility: Must be 16 years or older, interested in pursuing a healthcare profession.
  • Note: if you an international medical graduate looking for an observership, we offer a longer oberservation rotation designed for IMGs. You may apply for that here.
• Logistics
  • Address: 1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
  • Clinic Hours: Sundays, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Limit: Shadowers may shadow for a maximum of 2 clinic days (10 hours total) per application
• Once a shadowing opportunity is requested, the clinic manager will reach out to you to schedule you for an available 2-week shadowing block that works for your schedule. Once you complete your shadowing block, you may submit another application to request an additional shadowing block, as long as there is availability in the clinic's schedule.

 

Shadowing Rules

To maintain a professional, respectful, and safe environment for our patients, please follow these guidelines:

1. Confidentiality: Patient privacy is critical. Do not record, photograph, or discuss patient information outside of the clinic.
2. Dress Code: Wear clean, professional, and modest attire. Closed-toe shoes are required.
3. Professional Behavior: Be respectful to all patients, providers, and volunteers. Do not use your phone while shadowing.
4. No Clinical Tasks: Shadowers are not permitted to perform procedures, take vitals, or document in the EMR.

To request a shadowing opportunity, complete and sign the Shadowing Agreement Form below. You should hear from clinic staff within 2 weeks. If you do not hear back, please send a follow-up email to clinic@alshifamn.org.

 

• Eligibility: I am at least 16 years of age.
• Shadowing Limit: I may shadow at Al-Shifa Clinic for a maximum of 2 clinic days per application (10 total hours) per application. To shadow after that, I will need to submit this application again.
• Confidentiality: I will maintain strict confidentiality regarding any and all patient information I see or hear during my time at the clinic. I will not take photos, recordings, or notes containing identifying information.
• Conduct: I will behave professionally and respectfully at all times. I understand that I am a guest in the clinic and will follow the directions of clinic staff and volunteers.
• Patient Interaction: I will not perform any clinical tasks or speak with patients unprompted without explicit permission from the supervising provider.
• Dress Code: I will wear appropriate, professional clothing and closed-toe shoes.
• Scheduling & Attendance: I will show up on time for scheduled shadowing shifts. If I am unable to attend, I will notify the clinic at least 24 hours in advance.
• Liability: I understand that Al-Shifa Clinic is a free clinic and I am voluntarily participating in shadowing. I waive all liability from the clinic, staff, and providers for any injuries or incidents that may occur during my time shadowing.
• Termination: I understand that my shadowing privileges may be revoked at any time for failure to follow clinic policies or behavior that compromises patient care.