Gifts to shadowed physicians.

[jtimmer1]

So I have been shadowing an orthopaedic surgery resident this semester and probably wont be able to next semester since he is moving for a fellowship early next year. With this said, is it customary to give a small token or gratitude for the opportunity to shadow him? I mean, he has taken the time to explain things to me, show me things in surgery, and allow me to attend conferences and such; I think the least I can do is give him a gift.

Anyone else do this? Thanks.

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[chemnerd89]

All doctors love Outback.

 

[Lukkie]

All doctors love Outback.

unless they're a cardiologist i bet

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/20-Worst-Foods/1_The_Worst_Food_in_America.php

 

[chemnerd89]

unless they're a cardiologist i bet

http://www.menshealth.com/eatthis/20-Worst-Foods/1_The_Worst_Food_in_America.php

LOL I'll never be able to eat those again.

 

[Nemuri]

There are sensible things on any restaurant menu. Get them a $25-50 gift card to "insert restaurant name here". Everyone loves italian <.<

 

[Zona Pellucida]

Send a nice hand written 'Thank You' card talking about how helpful the experience has been for you. I doubt he needs your money

 

[jtimmer1]

Send a nice hand written 'Thank You' card talking about how helpful the experience has been for you. I doubt he needs your money

That's more like what I was thinking. Or buying a gift instead of an impersonal gift card.