Continuity with shadowing

[unumsolum]

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Hey y'all. As I collect shadowing hours, I'm wondering if it matters at all if the hours are scattered across several different doctors/specialties? I do not have personal connections with doctors so I have mostly been shadowing at random clinics within driving distance for 4-8 hours each.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Hey y'all. As I collect shadowing hours, I'm wondering if it matters at all if the hours are scattered across several different doctors/specialties? I do not have personal connections with doctors so I have mostly been shadowing at random clinics within driving distance for 4-8 hours each.

That's okay.

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[MD_Maker]

Totally fine. Don't overdo it. I don't love to see 300 hours in shadowing and 0 in volunteer.

 

[candbgirl]

Totally fine. Don't overdo it. I don't love to see 300 hours in shadowing and 0 in volunteer.

This. You only need about 50 hours total shadowing. Make sure you have some shadowing with a Primary a Care Physician.
Good luck.

 

[unumsolum]

This. You only need about 50 hours total volunteering. Make sure you have some shadowing with a Primary an are Physician.
Good luck.

Thanks for the response. Did you mean to say 50 shadowing?

I did shadow a rural PCP for 8 hours, I actually liked it quite a bit and am considering the field now!

 

[LizzyM]

Yes, 50 hours of shadowing is the sweet spot. Too much more and adcoms ask why you stood around watching when you might have been helping as a volunteer or even an employee. I'm glad to hear that shadowing in rural primary care opened your eyes and has you considering that field!

 

[candbgirl]

Thanks for the response. Did you mean to say 50 shadowing?

I did shadow a rural PCP for 8 hours, I actually liked it quite a bit and am considering the field now!

I certainly did mean to say shadowing. Thank you so much for correcting me.