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EXTENDED Job Shadow

How do I set up an Extended Job Shadow?
​(more than 8 hours)

*** You may be eligible for an extended job shadow experience (observation only) if it is a requirement of applying to graduate school, or if currently enrolled in a college or university and a shadow is a curriculum requirement.   If you are unsure of what you need, reach out to your school for more information, or one of the site contacts below.***

Step 1: Identify the career you would like to shadow and facility which offers that area.
Click here​ for the current list of available job shadows.
 Step 2: Email, mail or fax completed application and health requirements form to the contact person of the organization where you hope to do a job shadow.
  • If student is under age 18, parent/guardian MUST sign form.
  • Application form and proof of all health requirements must be sent in entirety to the appropriate site contact.
  • Please see below for a list of Job Shadow Facility Contacts.

Ascension/Affinity/Ministry (Appleton Campus)
Staff to be determined 
studentexperiences@ascension.org.
 
Ascension/Affinity/Ministry (Chilton Campus)
Jenny Watts
Jkonen@affinityhealth.org
 
SSM Health – St Agnes Hospital (Formerly Agnesian)
Amy Muche
amy.muche@ssmhealth.com
 
Advocate/Aurora (Oshkosh/FDL)
920-456-6000
 
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC)
Katie Fox 
foxka@fvtc.edu
 
Marian University
Darlene Adelmeyer
daadelmeyer00@marianuniversity.edu
 
Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC)
Barb Jascor
bjascor@morainepark.edu
 
ThedaCare -Shadow applications for required higher education experiences may be available but due to current staffing and the job shadow program being under review, There could be a lengthy delay before your application is reviewed.  All applications must be complete, with all required health immunizations.
jobshadow@thedacare.org  
 
Orthopedic & Sports Institute 
Erica Blair
(920) 560-1127
Erica.blair@osifv.co
Step 3: Review and Understand the Job Shadow Information Sheet.
  • Click here for the Job Shadow Information Sheet.
​Step 4: Complete the application and health requirement form.
​All job shadows require immunizations for MMR, Chicken Pox, Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and Influenza, as well as a 2 Step TB test (injection/read and within three weeks another injection/read) or QuantiFERON gold blood test is required within the last 12 months.  Once you have identified the facility where you'd like to do a job shadow, click on the link for the application.
  •  For Ascension Health System
    • Click here for the application.
  • ​For Agnesian Healthcare, Aurora Health Care, Theda Care, or Orthopedic & Sports Institute of the Fox Valley:
    • Click here for the application and Health Requirements form.  
Step 5: Important Reminders
  • It will take a minimum of two weeks for a facility representative to get back to you in regards to your application.
  • If you have to cancel once your shadow has been scheduled, call the facility contact person above and let them know you are not able to make your shadow.  It will be up to them to decide if they are able to reschedule or not.
  • Adhere to the dress code policy as listed in the information form.  Professional dress (no jeans, open toe shoes, etc.) is enforced.
  • Eat something before you arrive.
  • Turn off your cell phone!
  • Enjoy your experience and say thank you!
Step 6: Evaluation
Complete the Job Shadow Evaluation Survey after your experience so we can continue to improve.
  • Click here to access the online evaluation survey.
For general questions, contact:  Jill Niemczyk  or Brenda Birringer or via phone at 920-652-0238.
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    • Job Shadow