Shadowing MD-PhD for traditional MD Program

[klever]

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Hello SDN,

I have already shadowed some physicians, however now I have the opportunity to shadow an MD-PhD. My plan is to apply to a traditional allopathic medical school, and wanted to know if adcoms for these schools would look favorably on MD-PhD (research-oriented) shadowing experience, or if it would be better to spend time just shadowing practicing physicians instead.

I am fortunate to have the option to choose who to shadow, and wanted to know if I should just shadow a new specialty I haven't shadowed yet or shadow the MD-PhD instead. Both seem interesting to me, and I personally would have no preference between the two. Thank you! (Sorry if this has been asked, I couldn't find a thread for this anywhere)

 

[Mr.Smile12]

What exactly would you be doing shadowing this physician?

 

[klever]

What exactly would you be doing shadowing this physician?

They have consultations with patients, and council and attempt treatment for patients involving the diseases that they research. I would observe these consultations and see their patient interactions in their day-to-day.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

They have consultations with patients, and council and attempt treatment for patients involving the diseases that they research. I would observe these consultations and see their patient interactions in their day-to-day.

Okay... so why are you concerned?

 

[klever]

Okay... so why are you concerned?

Hmm, that does make me seem a little over-anxious for no reason. You're right. Maybe I should take this opportunity! Could develop connections within their field (a research heavy field, could be interesting). Seems like I just wanted to talk outloud a bit about my thinking I guess.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Hmm, that does make me seem a little over-anxious for no reason. You're right. Maybe I should take this opportunity! Could develop connections within their field (a research heavy field, could be interesting).

Yeah you are overthinking. From what you disclosed, I don't see why you are worried about this.

 

[whitecoatsandcorgis]

This sounds like a great shadowing opportunity! I don't see any reason to be concerned 😊