Pediatric Observership | Academic Programs | Department of Pediatrics | UC Davis Health

Role of the Observer

• Engage with UC Davis Health doctors and nurses.
• Attend outpatient clinics.
• Attend patient care visits and conferences.
• Watch patient procedures.
• Understand clinical workflow within their chosen area of interest.
• Attend department meetings, seminars, grand rounds, and other educational activities.

Program Length

The observership program typically lasts one week to three months, depending on the visitor and the hosting department at UC Davis Health.

Most observerships are focused on clinical training opportunities, but some visitors are also interested in working on research projects. In these cases, visitors usually observe in the clinic environment for three months and extend their stay for up to 12 months for research activities.

How to Apply

Provide the following documents:

• Department of Pediatrics Observership Application*

*Per the application, the sponsoring faculty must complete the bottom portion BEFORE submitting to the coordinator. Not doing so can result in a delay in the processing of your application.

Please submit your application to the Pediatric Program Coordinator,
hs-peds4thyear@ucdavis.edu

Important Information

It is the Observer’s responsibility to choose and contact their potential sponsor (faculty member that is sponsoring observer).

• Academic Divisions and Faculty
• Please request no more than 2 faculty per pediatric division from the Pediatric Division Support Staff
• Observerships over 30 days in duration will require approval from the Department and Medical Staffing.
• The 30 days are calculated by month, not days: Ex. If you are observing 3 days each month over 3 months, it will be calculated as 3 months, not 3 days.

International Observers

We are not currently taking international observers at this time.

Observer Fees

Fees are based on the program needs and schedule, but include charges (if applicable) for:

• Background checks