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Hello all,
I'm currently second year in pre-med and will be undergoing my first shadowing experience in June. I'm very fortunate to have a cousin-in-law who is a physician that will allow me to shadow him but I do not know what to expect. I expect to gain 90% of my shadowing experience when I shadow my cousin over the summer but before I do, what is to be expected of me as the "shadowee?"
I'm aware I should dress in semi-formal to formal attire (button-up shirt, slacks, nice dress shoes and maybe even a tie) unless otherwise to do so. I plan on bringing a notebook but if my cousin (a nephrologist) works strictly out of an office, I will bring both my laptop (Surface Pro 3) and my notebook and take notes meticulously.
I'm curious, however, is there any sort of insurance involved? I understand I will be under a doctor's watchful eye but are they held liable should something happen to me? If so, how do I go about registering for insurance?
Lastly, like I mentioned, I'm very fortunate to have been blessed with this opportunity. I would just like to know what are some other ways to garner experience in shadowing. I've applied for programs at UC Davis and USC but they are not taking any more applicants as they are booked.
Thank you.
I'm currently second year in pre-med and will be undergoing my first shadowing experience in June. I'm very fortunate to have a cousin-in-law who is a physician that will allow me to shadow him but I do not know what to expect. I expect to gain 90% of my shadowing experience when I shadow my cousin over the summer but before I do, what is to be expected of me as the "shadowee?"
I'm aware I should dress in semi-formal to formal attire (button-up shirt, slacks, nice dress shoes and maybe even a tie) unless otherwise to do so. I plan on bringing a notebook but if my cousin (a nephrologist) works strictly out of an office, I will bring both my laptop (Surface Pro 3) and my notebook and take notes meticulously.
I'm curious, however, is there any sort of insurance involved? I understand I will be under a doctor's watchful eye but are they held liable should something happen to me? If so, how do I go about registering for insurance?
Lastly, like I mentioned, I'm very fortunate to have been blessed with this opportunity. I would just like to know what are some other ways to garner experience in shadowing. I've applied for programs at UC Davis and USC but they are not taking any more applicants as they are booked.
Thank you.