College and High School Student Observerships
As of March 1, 2021, we continue to reduce the amount of non-essential entries into our organization. Until further notice, all observership experiences for departments are suspended. Please continue to monitor this webpage for further developments.
Non-Medical Student (and Allied Health) Observerships
Non-medical college students and high school students exploring a career in medicine or allied health can seek an observer experience at Children's Mercy.
At Children's Mercy Hospital (main, south and other locations), an observership is considered to be a short-term experience of one-half to one full-day of shadowing a licensed physician supervisor with the main objective for the applicant to get exposure and appreciation for the role of the physician and the specialty. The physician supervisor may not be a resident or fellow. The physician must have full medical staff privileges. The student observer will not have any direct patient contact or responsibility for patient care. The student observer will not earn academic credit for the observership experience.
Contact
Lisa Kenslow
Observership Coordinator (816) 234-3373
To arrange for an observership:
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Once the student has found a physician whom they can observe, student must review and sign the Student Observership Agreement and the Information About CMH Brochure
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Students should send both documents to Lisa Kenslow at lkenslow@cmh.edu or fax to (816) 302-9959