A job shadow, also called an observation, is an opportunity for a student to observe a provider in a clinical setting. According to our policies, we only allow observations in our care sites if they are required as part of class curriculum or as a prerequisite to apply for another program.

Observations are allowed at Intermountain Health to meet a requirement for a current class or as a program prerequisite (for example, as part of the application process to Medical or PA school). Observational hours do not allow students to provide hands-on care to patients and are generally limited to 12 hours or the number of hours required for the class or program prerequisite. We don’t provide observation experiences for career exploration unless you are a current employee. Students who need to participate in an observation should complete this form and someone with Student Programs will be in touch.

Internships, also called rotations, are paid or unpaid short-term experiences that offer meaningful, practical exposure to work that is related to your field of study. Internships can be clinical or professional learning experiences. You will use the Intermountain Placement Center to coordinate your internship.

Paid internships

Paid internships are not necessarily tied to a class requirement but can provide the student with additional work experience in their field of study.  Since the experience is not a class requirement, the student must apply for the opportunity as a temporary employee through Intermountain’s career site.

Unpaid internships / rotations

Unpaid internships, generally called rotations, are needed for a student to pass a class (course syllabus) or as part of their clinical license requirement.

Unpaid internships can be in a business or clinical environment.

Whether you are applying for a business or clinical internship/rotation, there are certain requirements needed before you can begin your experience, which you’ll find in the Placement Center.

Using the Placement Center

Your Intermountain Student Placement Coordinator can assist you with any questions you might have.

For Advanced Practice Provider Students

If you are an APP student looking for preceptor hands-on training hours for a school or license requirement, please follow this link to the request form.