Hi Everyone
Recently I got accepted into shadowing a doctor. I just finished my application before New Years Eve. Does anyone have any tips for shadowing? What should I wear? How should I behave?
Thank you
PreMedGrapefruit
Hi Everyone
Recently I got accepted into shadowing a doctor. I just finished my application before New Years Eve. Does anyone have any tips for shadowing? What should I wear? How should I behave?
Thank you
PreMedGrapefruit
First of all, congrats! Here are my two cents: Respect the physician, learn as much as you can, only ask questions when the physician is not in the middle of a conversation with a patient (bring a notepad if allowed). But most importantly, be yourself - smile and enjoy the joys of shadowing a physician!
I would wear professionally on the first day (a nice shirt and pants, no jeans). Behave nicely and respect the physician’s and patient’s privacy. Try to stand next to the physician but not blocking his/her way.
Just remember, smile, be happy, and be curious!
What specialty is he/she in?
Awesome! Best of luck!
Wear something at least business casual, like Mchun said. I also agree what she said about asking questions.
Here are my tips for shadowing:
And that is what I can think of! Best of luck!!
Thanks for the response! I hope I get to go in an OR for 8 hours. That sounds really exciting. (: