Student Observerships

Medical Student Observerships

It is possible to arrange a half-day to a full-day observership under the supervision of a faculty member at Children's Mercy. 

Medical student observers must be enrolled at a U.S. Allopathic or Osteopathic medical school.

To arrange for an observership:

• Students are to find a faculty physician who agrees to supervise the student and allow the student to work with them. Students can search for physicians by searching on the Find a Provider page.

• Once the student has found a physician whom they can observe, student must complete and sign the Agreement for Student Observation and Immunization Form, and the Information About Children's Mercy Attestation.

• Required immunizations include:
  • 2 Varivax vaccinations or positive varicella titer.
  • 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titers for rubella, rubeola and mumps.
  • Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine (T-dap).
  • Provide an IGRA blood test (T-spot or QFT) or TB skin test (TST) performed within the past 12 months.
  • Proof of current flu vaccine (during flu season).
  • Proof of Covid vaccine.
    
    

• Faculty must initiate the request and are responsible for the observership experience.

• Students should send both documents to Lisa Kenslow at GMEAdmin@cmh.edu or fax to (816) 302-9959 for final approval.