Student Shadowing
As a non-UAMS Student you may request to shadow at clinic. In order to do this, please reach out to the clinic at Healthon12th@uams.edu to find out more information.
As a student shadow, you cannot legally ask the patient questions or perform any exams on the patient. However, you are welcome to take notes and ask the team members as many questions as you like when you are not in the exam room with the patient.
You will be required to complete an online HIPAA training course.
Student shadows are expected to dress in business casual clothing with closed-toe shoes. This means nice slacks, blouses, collared shirts, or dresses and skirts that are an appropriate length.
Jeans, leggings, and scrubs are not permitted.
Student Internship
As a non-UAMS student, you may request to complete an external internship at 12th Street Health and Wellness Center. This internship must be related to Health Care and must be approved by the Center Director.
Please email Healthon12th@uams.edu for more information. Please be sure to include information about the requirements of your internship.
Expectations & Roles
12th Street HWC is composed of graduate, undergraduate, professional, & community volunteers! Every volunteer from every background plays a vital role at clinic. As a non-UAMS student, we expect that you will undergo the appropriate training for the position. You must be able to work well with a variety of people, both patients & students!
Remember, these patients come to see us because they may not able to receive healthcare elsewhere! As a volunteer, we expect you to be professional, courteous, & kind. We understand that life is busy, but if you sign up for a shift please do your best to attend & be on time.