To understand and gain valuable insight into radiation sciences careers, students are strongly encouraged to job shadow radiation sciences professionals. Document the facility, contact person, hours, and activities.

Job shadows at University of Iowa (UI) Health Care are available only to students that:

  • Are at least 18 years of age
  • Have applied, or are planning to apply, to the UI Radiation Sciences Programs
  • Are free of communicable diseases

Job Shadowing

Requesting a Job Shadow

Job shadows are provided upon request.  We cannot guarantee availability of job shadow visits. There are limited available slots which fill quickly so it is highly recommended you schedule a visit early in the fall semester.  Shadows may be scheduled during the following weeks of each semester.

  • Fall semester: During the academic session, except finals week (mid-December).
  • Spring semester: After spring break (mid-March) until the end of the semester.
  • Summer semester:  June 1 through July 31.

Available days and times vary by subprogram as specified below:

For requests, email the contact person for the desired program and include the following information:

Subject line: Job-shadowing

Main message: Include name, address, phone number, age, level of education (high school or college), and several dates that you can attend.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  • Shadows available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm
  • Email Stephanie Ellingson (stephanie-ellingson@uiowa.edu)

Radiation Therapy Program

  • Shadows available Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm
  • Email Emily Heithoff (emily-heithoff@uiowa.edu)

Radiologic Technology Program

  • Shadows available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm
  • Email Lorie Gillitzer (lorie-gillitzer@uiowa.edu)

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

Job Shadow Requirements

Completion and submission of all forms attached to the confirmation email you will receive upon scheduling including:

  • Communicable Disease Screening form
  • Patient Confidentiality form
  • Dress Code adherence form
  • Adherence to the UI Health Care Professional Appearance Policy and dress code requirements
  • Demonstrating respectful behavior with patients and others at all time

*There are no exceptions to these requirements. Failure to meet any of the above requirements will result in a cancellation of the job shadow. 

Directions & Lodging

Park in any available Hospital Ramp located near the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.

Directions to the job shadowing check-in location will be provided in the scheduling confirmation email.