KEE Research Experience

The research experience offers an inside look at research activity in medical center laboratories, research areas, or animal facilities. Participants have a choice on how to participate:

1. Research Observational Learners observe only; no hands-on activity is allowed. 
2. Research Active Learners participate in research as active learners, which means hands-on activity is authorized. 

This activity is considered educational only and comes without monetary or material compensation. Research learner experiences can last up to four months (one semester or one summer) or a full academic year with vice chancellor approval.

KEE Clinical Observation Experience

This experience is for those working toward a career in healthcare. We offer observational experiences for those who qualify.

Eligible applicants must be age 16 or older to complete a shadow. Members of the community, students and clinical professionals are welcome.

• Participants must complete an application, and the sponsor must sign a coordination form for approval allowing the applicant to shadow.
• Individuals cannot shadow without a badge approval from the shadow program manager.
• Applicants with identified sponsors will be prioritized. It will take longer to match a shadow candidate who does not have a sponsor.
• Allow a 30-day lead time before shadowing can begin.
• Shadowing experiences are limited to 1 day, totaling 12 hours maximum. However, applicants may apply for additional experiences with different sponsors.

How to apply

• Complete the application process to set up a 1-day, 12-hour maximum, shadow experience.
• If you have previously applied for or completed a shadow experience at our health system, apply here.
• Medical students who attend a school other than the University of Kansas Medical Center are eligible for shadowing in June and July only. Apply here.