SHADOWING GUIDELINES

Please note that dues-paying members will be notified via email when the sign-up links below become available!

Shadowing is offered on a first come, first served basis to dues-paying members only. When you sign up to shadow, keep in mind you are representing PCOM to the patients, as well as the physicians and residents. That being said, cancellations after you’ve made the commitment to shadow come off as extremely unprofessional. Therefore, please check (and double check) your schedule for any potential prior commitments (e.g. doctors’ appointments, work, SPs/labs, etc.) before signing up to shadow. If you sign up to shadow and cancel for any reason other than an unforeseen circumstance, you will not be able to shadow for the remainder of the term. We would like to continue to offer this incredible opportunity, and that requires professionalism and a great first impression.

Please be aware that there is specific paperwork unique to each hospital that you will be required to submit in a timely manner, prior to your shadowing shift. In order to accomplish this task, you will need to pay attention to all correspondence from the Shadowing Coordinator containing details on paperwork, immunizations and deadlines. You will typically receive this information via a confirmation email ~48 hrs after signing-up on the Google sheet. We recommend that you keep your immunizations up to date and always have a copy on hand as this will reduce the turnaround time of paperwork submission and you will avoid cancellation of your shift due to unmet requirements.

Please DO NOT sign up for more than 1 shift at a single hospital per month, as well as a shift at more than 1 hospital during the same month; this will allow us to offer the opportunity to as many members as possible. Make sure to arrive for your shift on time wearing matching and clean scrubs, your white coat, PCOM ID and stethoscope. Lastly, keep in mind that shadowing is what you make of it! So, don’t be shy about seeing patients with the residents (that’s what you’re there for) and ask as many questions as you want! If you have any questions about the shadowing process, please feel free to contact our Shadowing Coordinator, Hilary Gray.

SHADOWING LOCATIONS

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia is a leading Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center and Certified Stroke Center in Philadelphia. The Emergency Department is the busiest in the city, treating over 95,000 patients annually. The Center's emergency department provides evidenced-based, cutting edge care to a wide variety of patients with a broad spectrum of illness and injury including medical, surgical and trauma related conditions.

The renovated and expanded Emergency Department is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the region utilizing state-of-the-art systems to assist physicians and enhance patient care, including; digital radiography, an ED-based CT scanner, the Vocera Phone System, emergency bedside ultrasound, automatic tracking of patients, staff, and assets, point of care testing, electronic medical records and many others.

Our Emergency Medicine Research Program utilizes research associates who are present in the Emergency Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is actively engaged in ongoing research and clinical trials to help develop and identify new therapies, medications and treatment techniques.

Click HERE to learn more about Einstein Philadelphia.

Nazareth

1 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103

Why Choose Cooper for Emergency Care:

• We provide patients with 24/7 access to specialists in cardiology, surgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, urology and pediatrics in addition to social service assistance, lab services, medical imaging and cardiopulmonary services.

• Our board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians have the special training and experience to care for children, the only Emergency Department within southern New Jersey with this special expertise.

• The Fast Track is a dedicated emergency center designed to provide rapid service for patients with minor illnesses and injuries. Our emergency department's team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, and technicians ensures expedited, thorough care, putting you on the road to recovery quickly.

Emergency Care Resources:

For more serious conditions, the Emergency Department at Cooper ensures you have access to these health system resources:

• Level 1 Trauma Center: As one of only three level-one trauma centers designated by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services, we are uniquely equipped to handle the most serious cases.

• Level 1 Vascular Emergency Program: a team of world-renowned and expert vascular surgeons are committed to the care and treatment of all vascular emergencies.

• Comprehensive Stroke Center: Provides the highest standard of care, including diagnosis, prevention and treatment, for patients with stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases.

Click HERE to learn more about Cooper Health.

Inspira Health

10800 Knights Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114

Staffed by career emergency medicine physicians and nurses, the Emergency Department at Aria Health-Torresdale is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is equipped to treat all illnesses and injuries, both minor and serious.

As a designated Level 2 Regional Resource Trauma Center, regional patients with the most serious injuries are brought to Aria Health-Torresdale by local emergency medical squads.

Click HERE to learn more about Jefferson Health Northeast (Torresdale).