Alumni Shadowing/Mentoring Program
As you can imagine, Rutgers alumni can be found throughout this country and others. Some of the alumni have agreed to participate in the Alumni Shadowing/Mentoring Program to either offer students a brief externship experience in their field while others will mentor you either virtually or in person.
The HPO Alumni Shadowing/Mentoring program rotations coincide with the academic calendar (fall, spring, and summer). Due to the relatively small number of doctors/dentists currently participating, we currently limit the externships/mentoring to currently enrolled RU-NB Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors with the following credentials:
- At least a 3.0 Overall and HPOdrome Science GPA; with at least 1 completed semester if you are a transfer student
- At least one semester of Organic Chemistry with a grade of B or better
- An HPO file
- An uploaded current resume on the HPOdrome
How can I apply?
- Step 1) Read the attached slideshow (in fact, this will be useful for any shadowing/volunteering experience) (click here for Powerpoint slideshow)
- Step 2) Go to your HPOdrome Profile Page to upload your resume (Note, your shadowing request will not be processed until a resume is uploaded.)
- Step 3) Go to the “Enroll in Shadowing” link (also located on your HPOdrome Profile Page), read and agree to the Terms and Conditions, and then proceed to make your selection of 3 choices.
- Step 4) Carefully read each of the opportunity descriptions you have selected. Make sure that you are available for any specific days/times of the week required for the opportunity and/or will have no issues with transportation to the locations listed for those opportunities.
- Step 5) Hit the submit button
What happens next?
- Step 1) Your application will automatically be submitted to the HPO.
- Step 2) If you meet all the criteria listed above, the status of your request will be changed to “Approved”.
- Step 3) It may take 1-2 weeks for us to reach the doctor. Once the doctor approves, you will be contacted, by the HPO regarding how to proceed (this may vary among doctors). Your status will be changed to “Active”.
- Step 4) You have TWO weeks from the day you are notified by the HPO to reach out to your assigned doctor/student to set up your mentorship/observership schedule.
- Step 5) The assigned rotation will conclude at the end of the semester.
These pre-health professionals have graciously offered their time to participate in this Alumni Shadowing/Mentorship Program. So if you decide within the first two-week timeframe not to take advantage of your assigned opportunity, please email Tracey Hasse (
Contact Information:
Tracey Hasse
Senior Program Coordinator
Rutgers Health Professions Office
A207 Nelson Biological Labs
848/445-5667 (HPO Office)
848/445-9621
