DO Shadowing Question

[Rside]

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I currently work in a ER where we actually have quite a few DOs working. We are a small ER so I get to work very closely with the physicians and frequently get to help them with/observe procedures/have lots of time to ask questions.

What are your thoughts on subtracting a few hours from my clinical hours and listing as DO shadowing?

 

[adcolem44]

Could you ask if you could shadow one of them? If not just list your experience for what it is and try to get a rec letter

 

[Rside]

Could you ask if you could shadow one of them? If not just list your experience for what it is and try to get a rec letter

Our hospital doesn’t allow shadowing in ER but a few of the DOs have offered to write me a letter!

 

[chilly_md]

Our hospital doesn’t allow shadowing in ER but a few of the DOs have offered to write me a letter!

Yes, take the letter and you could separate the hours as long as you are clear about it.

 

[Rside]

Yes, take the letter and you could separate the hours as long as you are clear about it.

Sounds good, thank you!

 

[dial1010usa]

That's how I got letter from ER DO doctor when I was scribing.

 

[Goro]

Our hospital doesn’t allow shadowing in ER but a few of the DOs have offered to write me a letter!

It doesn't matter if you shadowed or worked besides a DO, the result is the same. The LOR helps you app.

NOTE: just a reminder to SDNers: not having a DO LOR won't hurt, but having one always helps!