The physician shadowing program provides an unparalleled opportunity for undergraduate students to spend a day (or night) with a Buffalo-area physician. While volunteering is a valuable experience, and highly regarded by admissions committees, shadowing provides students with a one-on-one interaction with physicians in a clinical setting.

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Once you have submitted the shadowing forms online, you can expect to receive an assignment from the shadowing coordinators.  If you cannot or choose not to accept the assignment, it is your responsibility to notify the shadowing coordinators promptly so that another student can be assigned.

Complete the shadowing forms and click 'submit' at the end of the forms.  The forms include:

(1) a shadowing application
(2) a semester schedule
(3) a statement of understanding

All three forms must be completed for an application to be considered.

(Note that this must be done every semester since student schedules change.  Note also that by agreeing to abide by the program guidelines, students are assuming responsibility for their actions.)

Check your e-mail regularly for a shadowing assignment. You must respond promptly or risk losing your place.

Shadowing assignments are complete once students submit a shadowing evaluation form online.  Certification of participation in the APMS shadowing program will be given to students who submit an online evaluation.

Maps of the locations for the various shadowing opportunities can be found on the LINKS page under "Volunteer / Shadowing Sites."