Clinical Observerships Program Info
Einstein Medical Center is pleased to offer clinical observerships hosted by our graduate medical education programs. Graduates and students of LCME, AOA, ADA, or CPME schools are eligible to participate. International graduates and medical students are also welcome.
An observership is an educational experience (longer than a day but no longer than four weeks) that is restricted to watching and listening during patient histories, physical examinations, procedures, surgeries, outpatient appointments, teaching rounds, and educational conferences. An observer is under direct supervision by an Einstein sponsoring healthcare provider in the department where he/she will be doing observership. An observership DOES NOT include participation in direct or indirect patient care or management, nor constitute medical training. An observership is NOT a clerkship, nor an experience that should confer academic credit.
A request for an observership does not guarantee a slot will be available. In addition, Einstein Medical Center may delay the start, terminate early, or cancel an observership at any time at its sole discretion. Einstein Medical Center maintains the right to remove an observer from assignment after it has been determined by Einstein Medical Center that such removal is in the best interest of Einstein Medical Center and/or its patients and their families. Einstein Medical Center shall have the right at any time to take whatever action it deems necessary, including the barring of an observer from its premises, in order to ensure the safety and welfare of its patients and to maintain the operation of its facilities free from disruption.