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HPDV6000

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Me and a group of my friends have been trying for months to land a volunteer position for clinical experience and have had to luck.

Every hospital we have called around our area is saying they are full on volunteers and they don't need anymore...

What can I do?

This has got me worried to the bone. :scared:
 
Me and a group of my friends have been trying for months to land a volunteer position for clinical experience and have had to luck.

Every hospital we have called around our area is saying they are full on volunteers and they don't need anymore...

What can I do?

This has got me worried to the bone. :scared:

I'm not sure where you are from... but it's really hard to believe that no hospital in your city has at least something you can do (file papers, etc.). You should inquire about the application process for a volunteer position at least, so you can stay on top of it when spots do open up. Be proactive about it too.

In the mean time, you should try to find a physician to shadow. I think it's kind of strange that nobody considers shadowing a clinical experience. I had lots of patient contact and interaction while shadowing. In any case, shadowing is important too so do this until a volunteer position opens up in a clinic.

You may also want to try calling smaller clinics... private practice clinics, etc. This may actually end up being better for you as a volunteer than being in a big hospital where people forget your name.

Oh, and lastly.... you should try applying for a physician scribe position. It's probably one of the best all-around clinical experiences a premed can get, in my opinion.

Good luck! :luck:
 
Try local nursing homes, physical rehab, or hospice care facilities. Be creative, not all patient contact has to be in a hospital.



I'm not sure where you are from... but it's really hard to believe that no hospital in your city has at least something you can do (file papers, etc.). You should inquire about the application process for a volunteer position at least, so you can stay on top of it when spots do open up. Be proactive about it too.

In the mean time, you should try to find a physician to shadow. I think it's kind of strange that nobody considers shadowing a clinical experience. I had lots of patient contact and interaction while shadowing. In any case, shadowing is important too so do this until a volunteer position opens up in a clinic.

You may also want to try calling smaller clinics... private practice clinics, etc. This may actually end up being better for you as a volunteer than being in a big hospital where people forget your name.

Oh, and lastly.... you should try applying for a physician scribe position. It's probably one of the best all-around clinical experiences a premed can get, in my opinion.

Good luck! :luck:
 
Me and a group of my friends have been trying for months to land a volunteer position for clinical experience and have had to luck.

Every hospital we have called around our area is saying they are full on volunteers and they don't need anymore...

What can I do?

This has got me worried to the bone. :scared:

Are you trying to volunteer at the same place as your group? This could be an obstacle..
 
Are you trying to volunteer at the same place as your group? This could be an obstacle..

This is true. I'd say ditch the group and make sure you find something for yourself. Then, recommend a clinic you're volunteering at to your friends. Let them fight over the open spots.

DANCE PUPPETS DAANCEE!!
 
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