Shadowing is an important aspect of the career exploration process for students interested in the health professions. The newly created Guidelines for Clinical Shadowing Experiences for Students document highlights objectives and responsibilities for students who plan to shadow healthcare professionals. These guidelines were established by the Association of American Medical College's (AAMC) Group on Student Affair's (GSA), Committee on Admissions (COA) in consultation with National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP), the American Medical Association (AMA), and Dr. Elizabeth Kitsis, director of bioethics education, assistant professor, Epidemiology and Population Health and Medicine of Albert Einstein COM.
The guidelines can be found at https://www.aamc.org/download/356316/data/shadowingguidelines2013.pdf
