Greenview Shadowing Program
South Central KY AHEC partners with Greenview Regional Hospital to provide a shadowing rotation for WKU students. Students spend eight weeks rotating hospital departments, shadowing a variety of healthcare providers. Students spend three hours shadowing each week. This program is limited to 15 participants.
The Greenview Shadowing Application opens January 6. The deadline to apply is January 22.
Students who have been accepted to participate must:
- Be in good academic standing
- Commit to all eight shadowing days
- Provide immunization records (MMR, Varicella, TB*)
- Provide current influenza vaccine (required for fall, winter, and spring cohorts)
- Complete Tristar program application with participant information and confidentiality and security agreement
- Attend an online orientation
*Students must pay for their TB skin test
Application Opens: January 6
Application Deadline: January 22
Online Orientation: January 30 @ 3:00 pm
Shadowing Dates: February - April*
*There are no shadowing rotations scheduled the week of spring break.
Selected students will spend three hours shadowing per week for eight weeks. Students will shadow in a different hospital department each week. Below is a list of areas currently open for clinical observations.
- Emergency
- ICU/CCU
- Telemetry
- 5th Floor
- Endoscopy Tech.
- Cardiac Cath. Lab
- Radiology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Laboratory
- Clinical Dietician
- Rehab Services
- House Supervisor
- Clinical Pharmacist (For spring 2026, the pharmacy can only take students for two-hour time blocks, as opposed to the typical three.)
Due to Greenview Hospital capacity, this program is limited to 15 students in the fall and spring. Winter and summer cohorts size and availability are determined by Greenview staff. Students not selected for the fall cohort are strongly encouraged to reapply for subsequent cohorts.
Please review our FAQs. If you have additional questions, contact Cameron Carr-Calvert.
Q: Will I always shadow a doctor?
A: No, you will shadow a variety of healthcare providers. We strongly believe that shadowing a variety of health professionals will be beneficial to you.
Q: I just applied, when will I hear back?
A: All applicants will be notified of their status after the application within three business days of the application deadline.
Q: Is this program open to Gatton Academy students and new freshmen?
A: Yes. Participants must be at least 16 years of age.
Q: I can't attend my shadowing appointment because I am scheduled to work, is that OK?
A: No. All participants are assigned a shadowing schedule with a consistent day and time based on the availability they submitted. Participants are asked to confirm/approve their schedule before the program begins. Particiants should ensure their schedule alligns with all of their other obligations before the program begins.
Q: Do I get to assist with procedures?
A: No, you are not allowed to assist with any procedures. You are only there to observe.
Q: Do I need to wear scrubs?
A: No, you will not wear scrubs for this program. Participants must dress in business casual attire and wear closed-toe shoes. Participants receive a badge they must wear while shadowing.
Q: What do I do if the department I am supposed to shadow doesn’t have any procedures today?
A: This happens occasionally, especially with Friday and afternoon shifts. If this does happen, ask if there is someone else in the department you could shadow or if you can shadow in a different department.
Q: I missed one of my shadowing rotations, can I reschedule?
A: No, students must commit to attending all shadowing sessions. If a student is unable to attend for any reason, they cannot reschedule those hours.
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"The Greenview Shadowing Program was really something special. The ability to shadow so many different positions in a hospital was excellent, all the staff were extremely helpful and answered any questions I had. Offering a wide range of perspectives that other programs lack, the opportunity to understand how different hospital roles interact was an excellent experience that helped me immensely in choosing my future career. With such a diverse range of health professionals available to shadow in this program, I highly recommend it to anyone considering a healthcare career who is unsure about where exactly they see themselves in the future."
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