Individuals who would like to observe providers conducting patient care at Northside are classified as “Medical Observers”
i. students or prospective students, 16 years of age or older, who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare and who have an observation requirement for program
entry or completion;
ii. professionals licensed in other jurisdictions, including foreign countries, who desire to learn about medical practices at Northside or in the United States in general;
iii. professionals licensed in Georgia or other jurisdictions who are observing medical procedures as a part of a continuing medical education program at the Hospital.
i. Students participating in clinical affiliations at Northside Hospital, including medical students or mid-level students sponsored by Medical Staff members
ii. Residents and Fellows participating in a formal clinical rotation at the Hospital
Individuals interested in completing becoming a Medical Observer should first obtain a Sponsoring Physicians at Northside then reach out to MedicalStaffServices@northside.com for the Medical Observer application. Applications should be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the planned observation to allow time for approval.
