shaddowing question

[melast]

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Hey Everyone,

What is appropriate dress for shaddowing? I am going with a friend of mine who recently broke his collar bone to his apt with a DO who is a close friend of his. She (the DO) is excited to have me visit, but I haven't talked directly with her yet. Or shaddowed anyone yet, for that matter =)

 

[Trevelyan]

Hey Everyone,

What is appropriate dress for shaddowing? I am going with a friend of mine who recently broke his collar bone to his apt with a DO who is a close friend of his. She (the DO) is excited to have me visit, but I haven't talked directly with her yet. Or shaddowed anyone yet, for that matter =)

The DO I shadow told me to wear dress pants, a dress shirt, and a tie prior to my first shadowing session.

 

[LINYKid]

I would say nice business casual. Guys nice pants, possibly tie, women dress pants/skirt and top. Somewhere in between how you would dress going to the gof course and not as dressy as you would for an interview.

 

[melast]

thanks so much guys! One other question - at what point would it be appropriate to bring up the question of getting a LOR?

 

[LWestenhofer]

I wouldn't bring up the letter until you have had enough persona; interaction with the physician to make yourself stand out as special. Think about it, if some kid came in and followed you quietly for a day, would you have much to say about them? If you actually sit down interview-style that is different.