Spring Job Shadowing Opportunities Available at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health: February 2- April 30, 2026
Job shadowing opportunities at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, located in Lancaster, PA, are available for high school and college students, as well as adults, who are interested in the healthcare industry and want to observe professionals in the workplace. They can be scheduled any weekday except Thursday, and
no weekends please!
Areas Available for Shadowing:
- Cardiac Rehab
- Child Life (college students and adults only, please child abuse clearances are mandatory)
- Lab Testing
- Non-Invasive Cardiology
- Nursing - at Lancaster General Hospital
- Occupational Therapy
- Pathology - Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays only
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Radiology – all modalities
- Respiratory Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Ultrasound
When filling out the application to shadow, please be prepared to fill out the confidentiality agreement and upload a document showing proof that you have an updated flu vaccine. The application will not submit until both of those documents are completed.
Additional Information:
- If we need to postpone your shadow experience, we strive to provide at least 24 hours’ notice
- If you are sick or unable to attend for any reason, call 717-544-4421 or email LGHJobShadow@pennmedicine.upenn.edu Failure to notify us will result in an inability to reschedule.
Inclement Weather:
- If your school district has canceled due to inclement weather, your shadowing experience will also be canceled.
- If your school district is on a delay, we expect you to participate in the job shadow as scheduled.
The next Job Shadow session will be held September – November 2026.