Anyone have any idea or ways to find DO's to shadow. I've called over 20 different DO offices and haven't been able to find a single one that accepts student observers. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Can't find a single DO to shadow
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I found a few who accept students through my state’s osteopathic medical society!
I would go into a clinic or office personally and speak with the person up front. They will typically take your information down and you can speak with them for a few minutes. This is what I did, and I think it is more helpful when they meet you in person and put a face to a name rather than some random call. The hardest part is finding a DO who already doesn't have medical students with them, but I recommend giving it a shot (It worked in my case). @FreeRadicals
Thanks guys! I'll definitely give those a try.
It takes months for that to happens. Various hospital volunteer trainings required which only happen a few times a year, but thanks will definitely look into it more!
Is there a DO school in driving distance?
Yes there is one.
There's your answer.
How? Who do I contact? Do I just go to the staff directory and email / call doctors?
You can cold call and hit them up for a visit or shadowing. My DO colleagues seem to like this when people do it.
Thank you! I'll call every DO in the school tomorrow till I get a yes.
Have you tried praying to AT Still? It’s worth a shot. Call OMT residency programs and ask. That’s how I got in.
