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How to shadow a physician
Started by OlderStudent
I recommend you call a DO school in your home state. If you do not have a DO school in your area, then your other option is to contact a local hospital and ask to speak with the volunteer department. Then ask them if they have a program or can direct you to one where you can shadow a DO. There is also the option of calling your family physician and/or optomitrist/dentist/etc. and ask them if they know of any DO.
Your goal in shadowing is to become familiar with osteopathic medicine and experience patient contact. There are not any special OMM/OMT procedures that you must see, but try to find a good DO to shadow. By good I mean someone who will speak with you and not ignore you.
Your goal in shadowing is to become familiar with osteopathic medicine and experience patient contact. There are not any special OMM/OMT procedures that you must see, but try to find a good DO to shadow. By good I mean someone who will speak with you and not ignore you.
