Is this a bad idea?

[Punchap]

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Hello,
I have the opportunity to shadow my family physician (D.O.) over the summer - he attended my top choice school and would be a very resourceful contact. Is this a bad idea? I no longer see this physician for any medical reasons, as I go to school in another city. Any advice would be appreciated. Be kind please.

-Mandy

 

[MikeyLu2010]

its a great idea..go for it

 

[CoverMe]

Why would it be a bad idea? What are your concerns?? I feel like I'm missing the point of your post, because I don't see a single thing wrong with what you've suggested.

We have to use whatever contacts and assistance we have available to us... sounds like you've got a great start to someone who will help you out and guide your efforts!!!

Best of Luck!!!

 

[FutureDocDO]

There's nothing wrong with that. I don't know what you're concern about. You don't need to know the DO to get a good/valid LOR.

 

[Punchap]

Why would it be a bad idea? What are your concerns?? I feel like I'm missing the point of your post, because I don't see a single thing wrong with what you've suggested.

We have to use whatever contacts and assistance we have available to us... sounds like you've got a great start to someone who will help you out and guide your efforts!!!

Best of Luck!!!

I guess I just wasn't sure if it was appropriate to develop a non-patient/physician relationship with someone I've known as my doctor for all these years. I'm probably thinking about it too much -- I should just stop second-guessing and do it. Thanks.

 

[CoverMe]

well... i just thought you were going to follow him/her around... not do anything UNETHICAL!!!

If the doctor says it's cool, then it's cool. It's not on YOU to worry about whether THEY want to be friends/mentors to former patients. Go for it... lots of people on these boards would kill to have extensive D.O. shadowing, and never got the opportunity!!

 

[LusuR]

I guess I just wasn't sure if it was appropriate to develop a non-patient/physician relationship with someone I've known as my doctor for all these years. I'm probably thinking about it too much -- I should just stop second-guessing and do it. Thanks.

You should go through with it. There is absolutely no reason to hesitate. 👍

 

[dr.z]

its a great idea..go for it

👍

 

[DiverDoc]

Only positve things can come from the situation your describing! I too was nervous for my first shadowing experience, but I loved every second of it. You wont regret it! 👍

 

[Nikki2002]

go go go go--it will be fun!