Finding a DO to shadow

[KyleSBU]

SO I have exhaustively searched for a DO to shadow for this summer and havn't had any luck. I've emailed, called again and again numerous DO's and I either get the no right away, asked to called back or told the person I need to talk to about that is busy and a bunch of other excuses.....I thought they'd be a little more understanding considering they were all in our shoes at one point. So my question is what should I do? I'm to the point where I might send a basket of mini-muffins or a stripper or somthing...any suggestions...anyone finding this same problem?

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[mshheaddoc]

Show up in their office. That's my #1 suggestions.


Are you in a DO heavy area? DO school near by? If so try to contact them for suggestions.

 

[mjbaker]

SO I have exhaustively searched for a DO to shadow for this summer and havn't had any luck. I've emailed, called again and again numerous DO's and I either get the no right away, asked to called back or told the person I need to talk to about that is busy and a bunch of other excuses.....I thought they'd be a little more understanding considering they were all in our shoes at one point. So my question is what should I do? I'm to the point where I might send a basket of mini-muffins or a stripper or somthing...any suggestions...anyone finding this same problem?

Try this link: http://www.ama-assn.org/vapp/freida/srch/
and see if there is a local residency program near you with DO's. Either that or try a local medical school. They should be willing to help you out.

 

[jp104]

Try this link: http://www.ama-assn.org/vapp/freida/srch/
and see if there is a local residency program near you with DO's. Either that or try a local medical school. They should be willing to help you out.

I found a DO mentor on this site:

http://www.osteopathic.org/YOM/Mentor_exchange.htm

It's pretty cool!

 

[mshheaddoc]

HA! That is cool. My mentor is on that page

 

[OSUdoc08]

SO I have exhaustively searched for a DO to shadow for this summer and havn't had any luck. I've emailed, called again and again numerous DO's and I either get the no right away, asked to called back or told the person I need to talk to about that is busy and a bunch of other excuses.....I thought they'd be a little more understanding considering they were all in our shoes at one point. So my question is what should I do? I'm to the point where I might send a basket of mini-muffins or a stripper or somthing...any suggestions...anyone finding this same problem?

Even my close friend who is a physician has trouble returning my emails and calls. If I show up at his office, he makes time for me, regardless of patient load.

Show up at the office.