During the pandemic, most of the in-person observation experiences listed are suspended. Students are encouraged to attend the virtual visits with health care professionals organized by the pre-health office, watch the shadowing videos and engage in virtual volunteer opportunities.
Guidelines for Patient Interaction
- Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): Guidelines for Premedical and Medical Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad (PDF)
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA): Guidelines for Predental Students Providing Patient Care During Clinical Experiences Abroad (PDF)
- National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA): Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct (PDF)
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Code of Ethics for the Physical Therapist (PDF)
Volunteer Opportunities for Students:
- Local Volunteering-General
- Local Volunteering-Specialized Care
- U.S. Volunteering (Outside of Chicago Area)
- International Volunteering
- Opportunities provided by Wheaton College’s Christian Service Council
- Friday Night Fun
- LaRabida Children’s Hospital
- Windsor Park Nursing Home
- Various tutoring opportunities.
- The Office of Christian Outreach sponsors BreakAway spring break trips and summer opportunities with Summer Ministry Partners (Quito, Ecuador; hospital volunteer service)