Cold Calling Advice

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releehw

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I need some shadowing hours and I heard asking your own doctors doesn't usually work out. Before I start cold calling, do any of you have any advice about what to say?
 
"Hello, my name is releehw and I'm a sophomore in college who wants to go to medical school. I'm looking to try to get some clinical exposure and I am interested in observing the day to day routine of pediatric dermatological neurosurgery. Would you be willing to let me shadow you for [length of time]? If not, would you be able to point me towards someone who might be able to assist me with setting up shadowing? Thank you, I really appreciate it"

Or something like that.
 
if you're in Pre-Med club or MAPS, then they could help you. They already have contacts that are willing to take on pre-meds for shadowing.
 
WedgeDawg said:
"Hello, my name is releehw and I'm a sophomore in college who wants to go to medical school. I'm looking to try to get some clinical exposure and I am interested in observing the day to day routine of pediatric dermatological neurosurgery. Would you be willing to let me shadow you for [length of time]? If not, would you be able to point me towards someone who might be able to assist me with setting up shadowing? Thank you, I really appreciate it"

Or something like that.
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When I call people and introduce myself with my SDN handle I usually get hung up on 🙁
 
Thank you all! But how do I contact them? There are only office numbers online and I feel like the receptionist would immediately filter out my call.
 
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