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Shadowing at the College of Dentistry

Interested in Shadowing at the University of Florida College of Dentistry? You have two options:

1.) Long Term Shadowing (at least a semester)

Contact the Shands at UF Volunteer Center near the end of each academic semester to sign up for training and to shadow in the UFCD clinics.

2.) Short Term Shadowing (less than a semester)

Here are the steps that need to be done:

  1. Go to http://privacy.health.ufl.edu/shadowing/index.shtml to print a "Request to Observe Patient Care" form.
  2. Make arrangements to be sponsored by a UF HealthScience Center representative.
  3. Obtain written permission from the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.
  4. Complete the University of Florida's online training tutorial: HIPAA at UF: Patient Privacy & Security for Visitors and print a certificate.
  5. Review the Health Information Policy and sign the UF Confidentiality Statement.
  6. Submit the completed Request to Observe Patient Care form and all attachments to the Office of Clinical Administration, Room D3-9 (352) 273-6820.

Please note:

*Note: This policy does not pertain to externships. Externships are for current dental students. For more information regarding the policies for externships contact the Office of Education, at 352-273-5950.