Experience a Career in Healthcare
Student Clinical Observation and Professional Exploration (SCOPE) allows participants to observe Chesapeake Regional Healthcare professionals in the Operating Room.
Participation in the SCOPE program is an opportunity to:
• Explore specific healthcare roles in a clinical environment
• Gain understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork
• Ask career-related discovery questions
The SCOPE program is a limited one/two-shift opportunity. Hands-on activities are not permitted, and some case types may be restricted at the Director’s or Operating Room Manager’s discretion.
If you are ill (with cold symptoms, fever, etc.) on the day of your observation, please email Sandy.Sherry@ChesapeakeRegional.com or contact your preceptor to let us know and reschedule for a later date. If you come to the observation with cold/flu-like symptoms, you will not be able to participate.
Definition of an Observer
An observer is anyone who accompanies a physician or a Chesapeake Regional Healthcare employee to watch patient care and/or surgical procedures related to patient care.
The following rules apply:
• Must be 16 years or older. Individuals under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardian’s signed permission.
• May not spend more than 16 hours total per year in a Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Operating Room, except for participants in the GAP Year program.
• May not touch patients or participate directly in procedures or patient/care treatment activities.
• Must maintain a six-foot distance from patients when possible.
• Must remain with the designated CRH employee or physician at all times.
Who can participate in SCOPE?
SCOPE is open to current Chesapeake Regional Healthcare employees and non-employees 16 years of age and older.
How do I apply?
In addition to completing an online application, several forms, waivers, and verifications must be submitted and approved. Please see the requirements below:
CRH Employees
- Review Operating Room Orientation Packet
- Complete and submit the online application
- Submit a copy of your employee badge to Sandy.Sherry@ChesapeakeRegional.com
16 to 17 Year Old Minors
Review the Operating Room Orientation Packet and submit the following:
- Online application
- Non-Employee Confidentiality Agreement
- Release and Waiver from Liability
- A copy of your health insurance card
Submit proof of the following to NonEmployee@ChesapeakeRegional.com:
- Flu Vaccine (during flu season)
- Negative PPD/TB Screening
- MMR: Two vaccines or positive measles, mumps, and rubella titers
Adults 18+ Years Old
- Everything above except Parental/Guardian consent
GAP Year – Applying to Medical School*
- Everything above, plus a Surgeon Sponsorship sign-off
*Surgeons may not sponsor their children.