Hospital Observation Program at UH Ahuja Medical Center
The Observation Program at UH Ahuja Medical Center is an opportunity for individuals who are interested in healthcare careers to shadow a hospital worker (sponsor) and learn more about a particular medical or surgical specialty. Applicants are required to complete an application, online compliance training, acquire a hospital sponsor, adhere to all health screening requirements and show proof of healthcare coverage.
Applicants interested in observing in an operating room (OR) must be at least 18 years of age. Observation experiences in an OR are limited to 10 experiences for students under the age of 21 in any one calendar year. To observe in the OR, you must also watch our OR video explaining our processes and take the OR quiz. Please turn in your quiz along with your completed application to the volunteer services coordinator.
Applying for UH Ahuja Observation Program
Applications are processed through an Observation Coordinator. Please review the chart below for the Observation Coordinator processing applications in your area of interest. Any area has the right to refuse an observation experience if it conflicts with department schedules or if no one is available to coordinate the experience. Applications can be obtained from the Observation Coordinator – See Policy GM 38.
If you are a UH Ahuja Medical Center employee who wants to observe, you do not need to complete this process. Please make arrangements with your manager and sponsor.
Observation Coordinators
| Name | Email Address | Area of Interest |
| Joel Fenstermaker, PT, DPT | Joel.Fenstermaker@UHhospitals.org | Rehab Services |
| Lauren Gildner | Lauren.Gildner@UHhospitals.org | General Lab |
| Adrienne Jones | Adrienne.Jones@UHhospitals.org | Radiology |
| Scott Kline, PT, DPT | Scott.Kline@UHhospitals.org | Rehab Services (Fairlawn location only) |
| Kristyn Kolenc | Kristyn.Kolenc@UHhospitals.org | Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute |
| Kayley Mitchell PT, DPT | Kayley.Mitchell@UHhospitals.org | Rehab Services (Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute) |
| Mandy Odom, MSN, MHA | Mandy.Odom@UHhospitals.org | 4th floor ICU/SDU |
| Matthew Shaylor, RNFA, CNOR | Matthew.Shaylor@UHhospitals.org | Operating Room |
| Cassandra Tonelli | Cassandra.Tonelli@UHhospitals.org | Emergency Department |
If you are a University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center employee and are interested in becoming an Observation Coordinator for your area, please complete the LMS training course titled Observation Training GM-38 Online. Once completed and approved, your name and email address will be added to the list above for observers to contact.
Make an Appointment
Make an appointment with a medical professional at UH Ahuja Medical Center.