Explore your career aspirations!
Don't just imagine working in health care. Experience it.
Discover what the future may hold by observing a health care professional at one of the world's most renowned medical centers The Vanderbilt Observational Experience (VOE) allows participants to shadow a Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) healthcare professional - or Preceptor - during their working shift. VOE participants can experience what's involved in a medical professional's workday, their patient population, and their clinical work environment.
VOE Applicants may request one observational experience (not to exceed eight hours) per calendar year. Exceptions may be made based on school program requirements by emailing VOE@vumc.org.
Participation in VOE is an opportunity to
- Gain an understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork among our expert staff
- Observe healthcare professionals' interactions with patients (hands-on activities are not included)
- Ask career-related discovery questions
- Help determine personal education/career goals
- Meet potential future professional colleagues!
Preceptors
Most of our participants have identified the healthcare professional they'd like to observe, which can expedite participation in the program.
Don't have a VUMC Preceptor...yet?
We can help! Vanderbilt University Students can be paired with a preceptor through Vanderbilt University's Health Professions Advisory Office (HPAO).
Non-Vanderbilt University Students and others can be paired with a preceptor by submitting a VOE application or contacting VOE@vumc.org before applying.
Who is eligible to participate in VOE?
VOE is open to
- Current VUMC Employees and Vanderbilt University Students
- Non-VUMC Employees and Non-Vanderbilt University Students, age 16 and older
Ready to start your Vanderbilt Observational Experience?
Visit our Application Process page.
