shadowing

I graduated in December 2016 with my degree in Biology. Here are my current stats if I apply this summer: 3.9 cGPA; 3.8 sGPA MCAT: Have not taken it, but based on diagnostic test, I'm sitting at a 501.. Not good. I'm currently doing a thorough content review using Kaplan. I plan to do one...

I volunteer at a local hospital for 2 hours every weekend and I've been doing it since last year. I also temporarily volunteered at a nursing home and a camp for disabled kids. I'm part of ems club but I'm not an emt. I'm also planning on shadowing my aunt who is a doctor. For this summer, I've...

Hello everyone, I'm a non-trad that is currently repairing GPA/finishing undergrad with around 3 years left. After doing research, I've discovered that volunteer hours and even shadowing can be positive factors on a medical school application. I work at a hospital pharmacy as a tech, and...

Hi everyone, I've spent a long time "lurking" on SDN, but I've never needed to post my own question. However, I'm having a hard time finding any answers on the timing of when I should start sending out emails to doctors about shadowing opportunities. I'm looking to get as many hours shadowing...

I'm just wondering how many shadowing hours admissions committees look for...I'm applying to all DO schools. I have 50 hours shadowing a cardiologist DO. I am about to start shadowing an ER DO, and I was trying to figure out how many hours I should shadow her for. Do you think 2 doctors is...

I have been trying to find shadowing opportunities lately. I've been calling hospitals and clinic and get the same answer: we don't allow undergraduates to shadow or you must be at least a senior. I only contact one doctor directly so far and got the answer from the office person that they don't...

I was shadowing some surgeons a while back and met this really cool vascular surgeon who was assisting on two of the cases I was observing. I reached out to him to ask if I could shadow him in the future and he seemed open/enthusiastic about the idea, but my hospital access was about to end and...

Does anyone know of any DO in the DMV region who would want to welcome a shadow? I have a pretty solid resume and character references. I just decided that I'm primarily applying to DO schools so I want to get more shadowing under my belt. :)

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We aren't allowed to shadow here in Canada but I understand it's important for the schools in the States... Is it necessary or could I get by with other ECs?

Hey folks, I am currently in my Junior year of undergrad and have not taken my MCAT, yet. Assuming I get at least a 26-30 on my MCAT, will I have a shot at D.O schools? Here are my statistics so far: Overall GPA- 3.76 sGPA- 3.67 Over 200 hours of volunteering at a local hospital. Have...

As a predent who had to figure out a lot on my own, I thought this thread would be helpful for future predents.

Hello! I have just completed my first college semester, and am currently enrolled in the 3+3 PT program offered at my university. Over the holiday break I decided to start shadowing, but had the opportunity to spend a considerable amount of time observing Occupational Therapists as well. I...

In September of 2015 I was hired at a hospital in the radiology department. I work evenings with the on-call radiology resident. More specifically, I call reports to ED physicians as well as to the hospitalists. I have learned quite a bit about the logistics of being a doctor, as well as what...

I was looking for a shadowing/volunteering/paid experience at a dental clinic, so I was thrilled to find an ad looking for a dental assistant, especially that it read “no diploma required, we also welcome people wanting to pursue a career in the field.” I sent my resume and a letter of...

Hello, I know this is long but I created this thread years before the application process so to continuously gain feedback on my pre-med profile. I am an undergraduate (semester 2) attending The Pennsylvania State University. During High School I did not care much for extracurricular...

A hem/onc doc just agreed to let me shadow her. She asked me how long and for how many days. My previous shadowing experience was 5 days of 8 hour shifts. Is this reasonable to expect again? I don't want to insult anyone by throwing something out there that isn't appropriate!

I'm a sophomore and have 0 shadowing hours. I do volunteer in the ER weekly and have lots of clinical exposure through other means, but I'm not sure how you're supposed get doctors to allow you to shadow them. I plan to contact any personal doctors I know through family/friends and my...

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This might seem like a silly or trivial question but here goes: I'm shadowing an orthopedic surgeon and later this week we're going to start in the OR. He told me to dress as I have been so far (tie, no jacket) but that I will be changing into scrubs before they start. Does this mean we'll all...

Hello, I am just wondering if anyone knows any DOs in the Chicagoland area that would be willing to have a applicant shadow them. I have been networking with a current M4 student but he only knows MDs. Please let me know if you know anyone.

Hi everyone!! So I am shadowing a doctor for the first time in the emergency department. The doctor GAVE ME THE OPTION of scrubs or professional clothes (but nothing too fancy he said) he also said that a lab coat is optional. What should I go for? (Also I am a girl).

Hi guys! :):):) I know this question gets asked a lot here but I still need some help getting vet experience. I'm a little late to the party to the whole thing (college sophomore) so I am quite eager to get those vet experience hours. I have been following the advice in the old threads on this...

Hi! I am going to be shadowing an ER doctor soon and am not sure what to wear. I asked what the preference was and they told me that I can either wear scrubs or professional attire. Does anyone have any recommendations based on experience? Thank you.

Hi, Two month ago I emailed a pediatric dentist, and she said willing to help and come to her office to do some shadowing but I cant just stand there but help the sterilization work. Since I have full time job so only can come on Saturday, and they only open on every other Saturday. The...

Hey all, I'm currently in my sophomore year of college and doing great. Grades are high and things are going good! I need to add some stuff to my resume in terms of volunteering/shadowing. I just finished my application to volunteer at the local hospital but I've read where more of a dental...

While researching post bac programs, I found one with a mandatory MEDPREP program in which you shadow a medical student for 3 hours every other week. Interesting, eh? I could see how such an opportunity would be beneficial on a personal level (glimpse what it's really like to attend med school...

Hello all, I need some input. I took the MCAT for the first time last month and received my score today, and I don't know what to think. I am questioning everything. I'll give you a rough outline of my "stats" and I would really, greatly appreciate if some of you experts out there could weigh-in...

Hello everyone, First of all good luck on everyone's application this year. I would like to start to give a little background of myself and some questions I have. I just started my senior year but I am doing an internship abroad for a whole year. Basically, I am working with prevention...

Hi, I am a white male student. I would love to hear from you guys on suggestions on what to do during my gap year? I will apply to medical school Summer 17'. Current GPA is 3.58, but I graduate this fall from UGA. MCAT: not taken yet, but I would be grateful for advice on how to tackle this...

Hi guys, I was wondering how you approached doctors for shadowing experience. I don't have a family dentist and my biggest interaction with a dentist was an oral surgeon who pulled out my molar teeth. Did you just go up to a random dental office and go "Teach me!" or is there a more full proof...

When looking for activities to include on your AMCAS application, shadowing is a powerful way to demonstrate your interest in and realistic knowledge of the field of medicine. Shadowing as many different kinds of doctors as you can is helpful. The only way to know whether you will enjoy a career...

Yesterday, I shadowed a doctor in the ER and I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. Would it be okay if I asked him to shadow again? I really don't want to overstay my welcome. Any feedback would be very much appreciated. :)

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Hello! I am a current high school student and was really interested in shadowing a surgeon. Particularly a neurosurgeon. Currently, I have shadowed an Internal Medicine doctor and a Cardiologist. Would a neurosurgeon (assuming they aren't busy) allow me to shadow them for even a day if I am...

Hi guys, I want to get some practical experience in medicine, before applying to university specifically in cardiovascular surgery and spinal surgery, so I decided to partake in some hospital placements program. When I was doing my research I stumbled upon this program called Czech Hospital...

Hey everyone! So I recently graduated undergrad this year, and plan on applying to medical school for the first time next cycle. In the interim, I've been extremely lucky to land a full-time, paid position (which might influence my question) as a clinical research coordinator and tissue...

I'll be observing an eye surgery tomorrow morning. It'll be my first time in the OR, so I'm not really sure what to expect, other than the basic "Stay out of the way and don't lock your knees." I'm guessing that I'll be changing into hospital-provided scrubs before the procedure, but I know...

I have a quick question, I am now shadowing two DO's. One DO, has been for a couple of weeks and actually agreed to write me a letter of recommendation. However I wanted to show more dedication so I started shadowing a second DO as well. I was wondering, does it matter that I am shadowing 2...

Hello Everyone, I am currently volunteering at a nursing center as a medical scribe. I go on rounds with the doctor as he visits each patient, and take notes on the patient's condition and treatment. Does this qualify as physician shadowing or clinical experience?