What is Shadowing?

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I know what the idea is...
but:
1. is it done for 1-2 days or a year or more (what's the usual length of it)?
2. how does one approach the doctor ("i want you to be my yoda" or, "i need some exposure; can i shadow you for a few days?" or something in b/w.
3. when we approach the physician, do we include (if emailing or mailing) our resume/c.v. and a personal statement to her/him?

thanks all for your help. god bless america!

 

[Law2Doc]

I know what the idea is...
but:
1. is it done for 1-2 days or a year or more (what's the usual length of it)?
2. how does one approach the doctor ("i want you to be my yoda" or, "i need some exposure; can i shadow you for a few days?" or something in b/w.
3. when we approach the physician, do we include (if emailing or mailing) our resume/c.v. and a personal statement to her/him?

thanks all for your help. god bless america!

1. couple of days is typical.
2. using connections is most common. If you have none, go with the non-yoda version.
3. Always include the CV. Skip the personal statement.

 

[Doc Browncoat]

1. I'm observing at UTHSCSA over several months with a Dr. I work with at a different facility, and he's going to pass me off to other Drs so I can get tastes of several different departments. He's one of the ADCOMMS, and when he found out that I'm a future applicant he started pushing me to do it, otherwise I probably never would have gotten around to it.


2. As for people who don't have a pushy Dr Yoda-ing them about, I'd suggest going to your local hospital and tracking down whomever is in charge of the volunteer services and ask him/her what you need to do to become an observer. Keep in mind that most Drs aren't going to want someone they don't know taggingalong after them and possibly getting in trouble. The Volunteer services people should be able to help you.

3. I suppose you can if they ask, but I didn't. I wouldn't volunteer it, you're just observing, not applying for a job.

You're welcome for whatever this is worth, and at this point I think America could use the blessings of even the most obscure minor deities known to man.

Shan

 

[Law2Doc]

3. I suppose you can if they ask, but I didn't. I wouldn't volunteer it, you're just observing, not applying for a job.

Well, you might ask the guy for an LOR at some point, but even if not, it's pretty common to do the resume/CV thing -- that's just what professionals do. Makes it seem more like the doc is helping out a future professional, rather than a "bring your kid to work" type obligation. Again, just my opinion.

 

[Doc Browncoat]

Well, you might ask the guy for an LOR at some point, but even if not, it's pretty common to do the resume/CV thing -- that's just what professionals do. Makes it seem more like the doc is helping out a future professional, rather than a "bring your kid to work" type obligation. Again, just my opinion.

oooh.. I didn't think if it that way. I'm still in Teacher/Grasshopper mode I guess, rather than seeing it as a professional situation.



Shan