Observer Programs

The Observer Programs provide educational opportunities for members of the communities we serve, with the goal of increasing the number of future medical and healthcare professionals. Nicklaus Children's Hospital will consider requests from qualified applicants wishing to take part of our Observer Programs. International observer requests are NOT accepted at this time.

Teen Observer Program

This program provides teens who are in their junior or senior year in high school with the opportunity to observe a clinical staff member for the purpose of gaining knowledge and experience in a health care setting.​

Program Details

  • Applicants must be at least 16 years old by the start of the Program. Teen Observer opportunities will be honored during summer months only (June-August).
  • Teen Observers Applicants must arrange to observe directly with a sponsoring clinician/individual before applying to the Program.*

General Observer Program

This program provides educational opportunities for members of the communities we serve, with the goal of increasing the number of future medical and healthcare professionals.

Program Details

  • Applicants must be at least 16 years old by the start of the Program.
  • ​Applicants must arrange to observe directly with a sponsoring clinician/individual before applying to the Program.*

Observation experiences will not be honored to pre-medical or medical students,
residents or physician observation requests.

*The Learning and Development department is not able to match participants with clinicians.


How to Apply​ to the Observer Program

Step 1: Review the program handbook [Download handbook PDF].

​Step 2: Collect the required documents.​

Step 3: Contact prospective sponsoring clinician/individual.

Step 4: Email all required documents and the application to the Learning & Development Department at observationprogram@nicklaushealth.org two to eight weeks prior to the intended start date. ​