Anybody shadowed for more than 15 days ?

[vimal98]

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Hey guys,

I asked one Physician about shadowing her and she told me that I have to shadow her for more than two weeks. Well I work full time but at the same time recommendation letter is very important too.

Was wondering if anyone has shadowed a physican for more than 15 days for recommendation.

Thanks

 

[Shades McCool]

A year. We have gotten to be good buds. He asks me over to dinner with he and his wife and we also drink together when we tailgate for Auburn games.

 

[adamj61]

A year. We have gotten to be good buds. He asks me over to dinner with he and his wife and we also drink together when we tailgate for Auburn games.

I don't like Auburn after that horrible performance in the whatever bowl we were in this year. But they were ranked top 5.

That would be nice to get to shadow someone for that long.... I have done a little here at Mayo, some back home...nothing for a letter though. I also didn't get a letter from my PI, she was devil though

 

[Shades McCool]

I don't like Auburn after that horrible performance in the whatever bowl we were in this year. But they were ranked top 5.

That would be nice to get to shadow someone for that long.... I have done a little here at Mayo, some back home...nothing for a letter though. I also didn't get a letter from my PI, she was devil though

I went to that game.....awesome time. We busted Sorgi up pretty good.

 

[W222]

Did three to four hours a week for six months in the a large hospital with the Doc I shadowed. A really good experience in the long run because he showed me that you can be whatever type of Doc you want to be and you can win back your freedom from HMOs.

 

[vimal98]

That would be nice to get to shadow someone for that long.... I have done a little here at Mayo, some back home...nothing for a letter though. I also didn't get a letter from my PI, she was devil though

Actually I asked her straight that I need recommendation letter and probably that's why she told me to shadow her for more than 15 days. I have enough recommendation letters from my employer and PI and other professors. But thought one from physician will be helpful.

 

[adamj61]

I went to that game.....awesome time. We busted Sorgi up pretty good.

Amazing that sorgi got drafted so high, over smoker and the guy from Mich. We didn't seem to thrilled to play down there.

 

[Shades McCool]

Amazing that sorgi got drafted so high, over smoker and the guy from Mich. We didn't seem to thrilled to play down there.

Yeah he got the business end of a Karlos Dansby blitz. Yall were good fans though.

 

[g3pro]

I've been an intern (shadowing) for about 16 days (I'm starting my 4th week), with about 6 hours per day 5 days per week.

It's incredible being able to follow your patients over the weeks and check in on them and check their progress.

 

[thewzdoc]

Actually I asked her straight that I need recommendation letter and probably that's why she told me to shadow her for more than 15 days. I have enough recommendation letters from my employer and PI and other professors. But thought one from physician will be helpful.

Check the school....it may not be needed as some only need 3 from your professors or committee. A doc that you've shadowed for 2 weeks probably won't have much weight.

 

[vimal98]

Check the school....it may not be needed as some only need 3 from your professors or committee. A doc that you've shadowed for 2 weeks probably won't have much weight.

Yeah that's true. Schools that I am applying don't need recommendation letter from Physician. But my background is preety wide. I did Bachelor in chemical engineering and then Masters in Biotechnology. I also volunteer at hospital but thought this way I will be able to show better that I am inclined towards medicine.

 

[g3pro]

Check the school....it may not be needed as some only need 3 from your professors or committee. A doc that you've shadowed for 2 weeks probably won't have much weight.

Yes, check with the school, but don't underestimate the impact of a clinical recommendation.

 

[beriberi]

g3pro:

In medicine, you are only an intern if you have M.D. after your name. Your college friends may have summer internships and may be "advertising interns" but there is no intern in a hospital or clinic unless it is Dr. Intern.

 

[g3pro]

g3pro:

In medicine, you are only an intern if you have M.D. after your name. Your college friends may have summer internships and may be "advertising interns" but there is no intern in a hospital or clinic unless it is Dr. Intern.

You're right, I went to conferences, did physical exams, went over charts, took readings, talked with patients, discussed patients with the attendings, assisted in medical procedures, but I still won't call what I did an internship. It's more like a clinical rotation or maybe even PGY2 residency training, but it's definitely not an internship. Thanks for the advice.

 

[g3pro]

Is there anyone who doesn't have 15 days of clinical exposure?

 

[vimal98]

Is there anyone who doesn't have 15 days of clinical exposure?

Well I think anyone applying to medical school will have more than 15 days of clinical exposure. Not as a shadowing but as a volunteer. I been volunteering in ER for like 7 months now.

 

[g3pro]

Well I think anyone applying to medical school will have more than 15 days of clinical exposure. Not as a shadowing but as a volunteer. I been volunteering in ER for like 7 months now.

Sweet. I did 9 months of volunteering in the ER also. Too bad it was before college. How is the clinical exposure for you as a volunteer?

 

[vimal98]

Sweet. I did 9 months of volunteering in the ER also. Too bad it was before college. How is the clinical exposure for you as a volunteer?

Well as a volunteer its not so much to write anything about. I go to ER and help nurses doing the stuff around. And then when they see the patient I go with them. Sometimes go with doctor when they see the patients. But I can't really do anything myself. That's why I decided to do shadowing. After asking many many doctors I found one who allowed me to do so. Actually she told me that I can do as much as I want but I work full time and for now my boss allowed me to go late at work and work until later. Not sure how long I can do this though.

 

[Ryan]

Well as a volunteer its not so much to write anything about. I go to ER and help nurses doing the stuff around. And then when they see the patient I go with them. Sometimes go with doctor when they see the patients. But I can't really do anything myself. That's why I decided to do shadowing. After asking many many doctors I found one who allowed me to do so. Actually she told me that I can do as much as I want but I work full time and for now my boss allowed me to go late at work and work until later. Not sure how long I can do this though.

Have you tried asking one of the ER docs that knows you pretty well? A physician writing you a LOR can carry A LOT of weight...I know several people on ADCOMs that strongly recommend it.

 

[vimal98]

Have you tried asking one of the ER docs that knows you pretty well? A physician writing you a LOR can carry A LOT of weight...I know several people on ADCOMs that strongly recommend it.

Yeah actually i asked doctors in ER too but some are too busy and allowed me to do that while I am there. So I am doing that too. But its better to take a recommendation letter from the physican with whome I can work more. That's why i started shadowing. And actually its in clinic so I can get more time to interact with physican.

 

[JDAD]

When I shadowed, I did it for an entire week each time. I would wake up and basically follow the doctor around all day. I had weeks where i shadowed for over 50hrs.

Does a letter from a current physician really help that much?

 

[vimal98]

Does a letter from a current physician really help that much?

Well if you shadow your current physician then it should help. Actually I have strongest letters from my employer and faculties. I have research experience of about three years and publications. Moreover posters in two international conferences. But still I am shadowing one physician right now for recommendation. I think a letter from Physician should have more weight then other letters. Atleast worth a try.

 

[VFrank]

Ok, so now I'm a bit worried. I haven't really had THAT much clinical exposure (I've only been in the ER once a week since the beginning of May and three days of shadowing back in Colorado for last summer. I am one of those people who HAVEN'T known all their lives they wanted to be a doctor (yes, we still exist), so I am starting the premed game a bit late. However, I am forgoing a job this summer to be able to spend 10+ hours a week as a volunteer and 12+ hours a week shadowing an oncologist, so by the time interviews come around, I willl have a lot of clinical experience (even though I don't already). Is this/will this be sufficient clinical exposure? Help!

Thanks!

 

[vimal98]

I am forgoing a job this summer to be able to spend 10+ hours a week as a volunteer and 12+ hours a week shadowing an oncologist, so by the time interviews come around, I willl have a lot of clinical experience (even though I don't already). Is this/will this be sufficient clinical exposure?

Well I think yeah. Well its better to show in application somehow that you are currently volunteering and shadowing. That will look good and will add a chance for interview.

 

[g3pro]

Whoa. I can't wait to get my recommendation from the fellow I've been working under during my "residency" ( 😀 ). Damn, I rock. 😉