The Department of Anesthesiology
Shadowing Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in shadowing the Department of Anesthesiology. Please review the following:
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This is for shadowing Department of Anesthesia physicians and CRNA’s only. For shadowing other department physicians at UT Graduate School of Medicine, students need to contact those departments directly. Please find them here
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Review the Guidelines for Outside Learner/Observer
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If observation is in an area where patient care is provided, vaccination information is requested
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A badge is required for the experience
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Contact Jewel Duncan at jjduncan@utmck.edu or (865) 305-9220 for availability and scheduling. Once the student has been in contact with the department they can complete the online form: University of Tennessee Outside Learner/Observer Experience Form
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Once the shadowing rotation is approved by Human Resources, the student will need to schedule with HR for a badge
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Note: The observer form should be completed before beginning the educational experience and with each change of clinical area/sponsor. The above requirements are set forth by the University Hospital System
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Shadowing is NOT available September - December
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Medical Simulation
At the University of Tennessee Center for Advanced Medical Simulation (UTCAMS), physicians, students, and other members of the healthcare team attain not only improvement in individual skills, but also learn and practice team skills that are essential for patient safety. This type of multi-faceted, orchestrated training improves critical thinking, decision making, and clinical techniques - all without imparting risk to a real patient. Discover how the UTCAMS is enhancing the learning of our anesthesiology residents and nurse anesthetists:
