Shadowing Thanks

[MAP2]

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Hey guys,

I'm sure this type of thing has been done to death, but I haven't found anything about what exactly I am wondering. I e-mailed a physician to shadow him and he replied and said to e-mail his secretary about setting up a time. Should I send him a thank you e-mail? I will definitely leave a thank you note after the experience, but I don't want to seem rude by not thanking him now, but also don't want to be annoying. Sigh.

Let me know what you think!

 

[flatearth22]

Yes, especially if you plan on having this physician write you a LOR.

 

[SeminoleVesicle]

Hey guys,

I'm sure this type of thing has been done to death, but I haven't found anything about what exactly I am wondering. I e-mailed a physician to shadow him and he replied and said to e-mail his secretary about setting up a time. Should I send him a thank you e-mail? I will definitely leave a thank you note after the experience, but I don't want to seem rude by not thanking him now, but also don't want to be annoying. Sigh.

Let me know what you think!

I think he'll laugh at you for being such a kiss-ass if you send said thank you e-mail. Definitely leave him a thank you note after you've completed shadowing.

 

[sector9]

Uh I'll have to disagree with flatearth. 😱 Surprising, I know

I don't think you need to thank the doctor PRIOR to shadowing. Thank him/her afterward if you would like to

 

[MAP2]

Ok, cool. I won't send him one now and will leave a thank you note afterwards. I don't think I'll be asking him for an LOR since it's a short term thing and I'm not even applying until next year.

 

[SeminoleVesicle]

Ok, cool. I won't send him one now and will leave a thank you note afterwards. I don't think I'll be asking him for an LOR since it's a short term thing and I'm not even applying until next year.

Cool, enjoy shadowing.