How To Ask To Shadow A Doctor

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What to ask when you shadow a doctor?

Questions to ask while shadowing a doctor

How did you end up in medicine?

Why did you choose this specialty?

Would you do it again if you had to start all over?

Tell me about the best day on your job.

Tell me about the worst day you've had.

What do you think is the biggest challenge in healthcare right now?

How do I ask a doctor to shadow again?

Your name and school.

Your medical interests and any relevant experience.

How you found this doctor.

Why you are interested and what you hope to achieve by observing them.

A polite, direct request to shadow them and when you'd like to start.

How do I find a doctors email to shadow?

Comb Through Websites. It may be a longshot, but it's worth a try.

Perform a Google Search. Again, this may be a longshot, but try entering the doctor's name alongside “email address” as a search query.

Use LinkedIn.

Guess.

Use Free Tools.

How do you ask someone to shadow them?

Refer to the Company's Website. Once you have found a company you'd like to job shadow at, take a look at their website.

Network through a Family Friend. One of the easiest ways to set up a job shadow is to shadow someone either you or your family is familiar with.

Email the Company.

How do I ask a hospital to shadow?

Asking to shadow a doctor

To make contact, you can simply send an email or letter, or call and leave a message for the doctor, depending on the contact information you get.

What do you do when shadowing a doctor?

Be direct and brief in your emails when expressing your interest in shadowing.

Be punctual, every day.

Wear professional attire.

Bring a notebook and a pen to jot down notes.

Be as discreet and inconspicuous as possible.

Be observant.

How old do you have to be to shadow a doctor?

Each healthcare facility has the right to institute their own rules, but most programs will allow students who are at least 16 years of age to shadow a willing doctor or surgeon.

Does being a scribe count as shadowing?

Scribing does not count as shadowing. Shadowing is a voluntary (usually unpaid) experience with little to no expectation. Scribing is a paid clinical role that generally counts for a lot more on a med school app.

Is virtual shadowing worthwhile?

It is worthwhile for students because they still have the ability to shadow attendings as we take a thorough history, and when appropriate, students themselves can interview patients while their attendings observe them. Students can get feedback after the visit.