Looking for DOs to shadow in Chicago; already reached out to CCOM and AACOM with no luck!!!

[DPUPremed]

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Hi everyone,

I am an undergraduate junior and I have looking to shadow a DO in chicago. If anyone knows a DO that is willing to let students shadow or if any DOs on this platform is open to having students shadow them I would be deeply thankful!

 

[Chibucks15]

Hi everyone,

I am an undergraduate junior and I have looking to shadow a DO in chicago. If anyone knows a DO that is willing to let students shadow or if any DOs on this platform is open to having students shadow them I would be deeply thankful!

Call clinics with DOs there and ask. It really isn’t a complete requirement because there is literally zero difference in the way DOs practice (unless they do OMM)

 

[Hope4Me2BADoc]

I would recommend going to doctorsthatdo.org and you can find DO’s in your area and just cold call and ask. Also you could contact you state osteopathic medical association. When I contacted mine, they gave me a list of DO’s that are willing to have students shadow them.

 

[enchantments]

Don't fret if you can't find a DO to shadow; not at all a requirement. I've had literally 0 experience with shadowing/working alongside DO's and received II's to 9/11 DO schools I applied to, and accepted to my top choices of those. Just know how you can tie your previous experiences with the DO "philosophy." PM me if you have any questions.

 

[Wisefool]

Don't fret if you can't find a DO to shadow; not at all a requirement. I've had literally 0 experience with shadowing/working alongside DO's and received II's to 9/11 DO schools I applied to, and accepted to my top choices of those. Just know how you can tie your previous experiences with the DO "philosophy." PM me if you have any questions.

I am going to be applying broadly next year. Some schools mention a DO LOR is highly looked at. ARCOM specifically states a DO recommendation is required. and congrats! Most schools do not impose such demands thankfully. My stats are 3.24 ugcGPA, 3.4sGPA, 505 MCAT. A decent amount of ECs. @enchantments would you say that could still land me an acceptance with DO? ( Last 55 hours upper-division classes with straight A's)

 

[_Cloud9]

I was in your boat too, this post helped me figure out not just how to ask doctors to shadow but also how to FIND doctors to shadow. hope it helps!

 

[enchantments]

I am going to be applying broadly next year. Some schools mention a DO LOR is highly looked at. ARCOM specifically states a DO recommendation is required. and congrats! Most schools do not impose such demands thankfully. My stats are 3.24 ugcGPA, 3.4sGPA, 505 MCAT. A decent amount of ECs. @enchantments would you say that could still land me an acceptance with DO? ( Last 55 hours upper-division classes with straight A's)

If you're applying to schools where a letter is a strict requirement, then I guess there's not much of a choice in that regard, and you should just cold call as others have suggested. Your stats are on the lower end for most DO schools, but I think if you apply broadly enough you should be able to snag a few interviews and hopefully some acceptances. And the upper trend should help. I did have relatively higher stats (LM ~68) which I'm sure played a large part in me getting a lot of interviews.

If you want to really boost your chances though, you might consider retaking the MCAT. I'm of the firm belief that any student can surpass 510+ with enough effort and practice tests. If you raised your score to that level it should improve your chances by a significant margin.

 

[Wisefool]

If you're applying to schools where a letter is a strict requirement, then I guess there's not much of a choice in that regard, and you should just cold call as others have suggested. Your stats are on the lower end for most DO schools, but I think if you apply broadly enough you should be able to snag a few interviews and hopefully some acceptances. And the upper trend should help. I did have relatively higher stats (LM ~68) which I'm sure played a large part in me getting a lot of interviews.

If you want to really boost your chances though, you might consider retaking the MCAT. I'm of the firm belief that any student can surpass 510+ with enough effort and practice tests. If you raised your score to that level it should improve your chances by a significant margin.

I will be retaking my MCAT and also attending the PCOM SMP next year to boost my resume. I am aiming for 510+! Thank you again!