In response to the local, regional, and national environment related to students in the clinical workspace outside of formal curriculum, RVU has implemented a "No Shadowing" rule for all preclinical PA and COM students at both the Colorado and Utah campus locations. PA and COM students are not to directly contact a hospital or physician anywhere in the United States to seek shadowing opportunities. Failure to adhere to this rule will be considered a breach of professional conduct and will be dealt with accordingly.
The Department of Clinical Education has developed a mentoring program for OMSII students to be paired with a physician specializing in their career aspirations, to guide and assist the student in career choice and competitiveness for residency. Students interested in this opportunity may contact Susan Strickland, Senior CME coordinator at sstrickland@rvu.edu.