Few questions about shadowing and timing

[ar707]

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How much shadowing total is required?

Should I shadow one doctor for an extended period of time or many doctors from many different specialities for a shorter time?

Can shadowing be done in my home state, or would adcoms prefer I do it during the academic year?

Can I put stuff I do this upcoming Summer (between 12th grade and college) on my app?

Can I shadow an immediate family member or coworker of a close family member?

Does it matter when shadowing is done? As in, is it ok if I do it all within the next 2 summers or should it be spread out?

 

[aymar]

I've always heard that a few doctors for extended periods of time is best. Make sure you hit primary care, not just specialists. It doesn't matter where you do it, but I would shoot for mostly MD's if you are pursuing MD schools. Most people will tell you that there is not a specific hours requirement you should hit, but I would say that the 50+ range is most common.

Also I've never seen a clear answer on this, but I had significant shadowing hours from my sophomore year of high school and I listed those. Just make sure you have some throughout college as well.

Also no one will put 2-and-2 together that someone is an immediate family member, so it doesn't matter.

 

[WedgeDawg]

How much shadowing total is required?

Should I shadow one doctor for an extended period of time or many doctors from many different specialities for a shorter time?

Can shadowing be done in my home state, or would adcoms prefer I do it during the academic year?

Can I put stuff I do this upcoming Summer (between 12th grade and college) on my app?

Can I shadow an immediate family member or coworker of a close family member?

Does it matter when shadowing is done? As in, is it ok if I do it all within the next 2 summers or should it be spread out?

1. Enough to convince adcoms that you know what you're getting into. If you want numbers, 40 is generally sufficient and >80 is generally unnecessary

2. Doesn't matter

3. Doesn't matter

4. Sure, especially if its shadowing

5. Coworker is probably better

6. Doesn't matter

 

[Catalystik]

Can I shadow an immediate family member or coworker of a close family member?

Yes, to both. Just don't get an LOR from a family member or family friend.