Baptist Health South Florida
Miami, Florida · Observership
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About this program
Observer Program (Baptist Health Academics — Student & Visitor Programs)
Shadowing opportunity for students and professionals to observe Baptist Health clinicians engaging in patient care.
"Baptist Health offers aspiring and current professionals a chance to gain invaluable, hands-off experience by shadowing our dedicated physicians and staff as they provide patient care. Designed for individuals looking to explore a career in medicine or deepen their understanding of a specific specialty, our program allows you to observe firsthand the daily operations of a leading healthcare system. The duration of the observership is at the discretion of the sponsoring clinician...
Direct Observer Program page (general). Fee: $150 students/residents, $450 others (HS waived). International applicants must complete International Eligibility Form first. Replaces homepage baptisthealth.net/. WebFetch evidence: 'An observership is a voluntary experience…' One-by-one packet #2.Verbatim from source page · audited 2026-05-25
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- Multi-specialty (4+)Placement available across multiple clinical departments
- INTL physicians eligibleOpen to international medical graduates
Watch for
- Hands-off observation onlyNo direct patient care or EMR access permitted
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- 2-4 weeks of structured clinical experience
- Placement in your chosen specialty across 4 departments
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
MD/MBBS, health clearance, immunizations | Visa: B1/B2
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