Sponsored Clinical Observers

This program is for a student that already has the sponsorship a physician that agrees to allow the student to observe their clinical practice in the hospital (Erlanger).  At the discretion of the supervising physician, this could include time in the physician's private office.  Observing experiences with UT faculty must be approved by the department in which the physician holds a faculty appointment.  UTCOMC and Erlanger Health System provide the needed regulatory education and documentation so that the student (and physician) can remain HIPAA-compliant.

Once the student has been been approved by the department and the supervising physician, credentialed through the Erlanger process, and has attended the required HIPAA or orientation sessions, he/she will be free to observe the sponsoring physician on a mutually agreeable schedule.   Please note:  If you do not have a specific physician in mind, please click on the Medical Explorations link to the left and complete that application.  Dr. Kent Hutson or his designee will be in touch regarding possible placement.

Click on the link to the left to view and submit and online application for a Sponsored Clinical Observer.

At this time, the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga does not have nurse practitioners or physician assistants on staff and cannot accommodate nurse practitioners or PA students needing clinical rotations. 

Also, students requesting to observe a specific physician who is not a faculty member but who has medical staff privileges at Erlanger should contact Cy Huffman, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Erlanger at (423-778-7854 or Gwen.Sprinz@erlanger.org. 

Revised 6/14/2010