Hearts for Health Virtual Shadowing
Hearts for Health
Free, livestreamed virtual shadowing sessions across specialties such as trauma surgery, OB/GYN, and dermatology; attendees can earn documented hours by passing a short quiz.
Who should apply
A great fit for students interested in medicine who want free, no-registration virtual exposure to clinical specialties and the option to earn documented shadowing hours.
Eligibility
Open to pre-health students; sessions livestreamed on YouTube, no sign-up required to attend.
What you get
- Free virtual shadowing sessions livestreamed on YouTube across specialties (trauma surgery, OB/GYN, dermatology, and more)
- Shadowing hours awarded for passing each session's quiz
- A spreadsheet tool to track shadowing hours
What the application involves
- No sign-up required; join sessions live on YouTube
- To earn hours, pass the session's quiz with a minimum score of 60% on the first attempt
Application tips
- Take notes during the livestream so you're ready for the post-session quiz.
- Use the program's tracking spreadsheet to log your hours.
Good to know
Sessions are free and livestreamed; no advance registration. Contact: community@hearts4health.org.
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