well i personally shadowed at NYCPM and was content at what i saw and felt comfortable with the doctors over there. They were very knowledgeable and patient with the students.
In almost two hours on a Monday i seen about over twelve patients ( hard to recall exactly how much because this was in September). I did see diverse pathologies, i seen a plantar facsittis case in relation to medial foot pain {baxters neuropathy, entrapment of LC nerve}, orthotics given, cortisone shots given for a followup with plantar facs for another patinet, cuting of nails n calls, a patient with gout given allopuranol, wart removal, a quick in-grown toe nail surgery, and the usage of digital x-rays.
It was very nice experience i was lucky to see diversity but regardless i asked around and its not just cutting nails there on other days. NYCPM even has an OR room that i looked in but i didnt get to see any surgery there. Best advice, is shadow a few hours at the clinic and see for yourself.
