Discussions about shadowing a physician

Is shadowing an absolute must and how many hours of shadowing is required? Is shadowing an absolute must and how many hours of shadowing is required? I cannot seem to find an doctors to shadow, I have emailed tons and called and visited quite a few. I am asking tomorrow at a hospital as well, but I feel strange just walking ... Started by on Friday, February 03, 2012, 19 posts by 15 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): Hours of shadowing is required? I cannot seem to find an doctors to shadow, I have emailed tons must and how many hours of shadowing is required? I cannot seem to find an doctors to shadow, I have physicians and one....

Advantages of PA vs Physician - Physician Assistant I am wondering if anyone would be willing to share their opinions on what they like the most about being a PA. More specifically, what is it that you like best about your job that is an advantage over being a physician? Thanks! (54) / No (21) Reply -... Started by on Sunday, September 14, 2008, 50 posts   Read the full thread at indeed Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at indeed): (82) / No (21) Sue and believe one major advantage to being a PA is you always have backup from the supervising physician from the supervising physician.... To being a PA is you always have backup from the supervising physician if needed.

Writing an essay at a Physician Assistant School Interview - Physician Assistant Hi Everyone, I am going to an interview at Nova Southeastern University - Orlando, and part of the interview process will include writing an essay. I have no clue what the essay will be about or how I should approach it. Could someone please help? Thanks... Started by on Monday, April 18, 2011, 48 posts   Read the full thread at indeed Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at indeed): Interviews, what are your credentials like?..i.e healcare exp/shadowing/gpa things like.

Discouraging Shadowing Experience I am wondering how many of you have had bad experiences shadowing a physician, and for those of you who've had both good and bad experiences, maybe you can provide some perspective. What makes / breaks the experience for you? Is it the physician, patients... Started by on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 25 posts by 18 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): That's cool, but I never needed to shadow, but I never needed to .... I somehow started shadowing a physician in the ICU, it's an easy way to get a great LOR from a physician. And torn between medicine and another career).

Shadowing in the Houston/Medical Center Area Hi all! I am wondering if there is a Physician's Assistant in the Houston, Texas area that would allow me to shadow them. I am a current student, so mornings and weekends would be great! Thank you so much! - Was this comment helpful? Yes (24) / No (5)... Started by on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 48 posts   Read the full thread at indeed Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at indeed): If anyone can help please email me everyone.... Was this comment helpful? Yes / No Reply - Report abuse Hello! I am also looking to shadow a physician's assistant! I am looking to shadow a physician's assistant in the DFW area.

How to get shadowing: A tutorial Some people (like me) cannot find shadowing for the life of them. Their parents have no friends, and cold calling doctors is just getting no results. I figured I'd make a thread where everyone could post how they got shadowing, and it might give others... Started by on Sunday, January 29, 2012, 11 posts by 9 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): X, do you mind if I go: volunteer at a free clinic, ask to shadow after showing commitment; ask a friend with connections to hook this too because, frankly, I didn't.... Mine: "Hey dad, can I shadow you?" then in the doctors' lounge: "Hi Dr.

Shadowing Would there be any benefit in shadowing a chiropractor if you are applying to med school? Started by on Sunday, January 22, 2012, 6 posts by 4 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): You'd be better off shadowing doctors (and you'll need to shadow doctors), but a chiropractor could school to be physician, so why not shadow a physician? It's not like they're hard to find.

Opinion: Is being a physician assistant a better option? Currently i am enrolled in a Physician Assistant / Pre-Med program. I have to decided by the end of next semester which one to specifically pursue because the classes start to become different. I cannot decide which one to become. There is no doubt that... Started by on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 40 posts by 27 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): Probably more .... While being a physician may be more intrusive of your home worked with many PAs and NPs over the years, however a physician has a much greater depth of education 12 hour shifts a week. Personal soul searching on this one.

Incredible job shadowing. First in MANY years!! I posted this in nontrads, but since you guys helped me with my attire: please excuse the excited typos Ok! So I had my first job shadow with our former medical director of our hospitals sports medicine/athletic training program. He graduated finishe ... Started by on Thursday, January 12, 2012, 17 posts by 10 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): GotHaha I'm so happy for you! It's amazing how much influence a great shadowing experience can have else can share in the joys of .... shadowing a few podiatry residents by mistake, but it turned out to be my most memorable shadow.

Why do doctors want to see your cv before shadowing? Is it so that if you have no chance at medical school (abysmal GPA, etc) to begin with they are more likely to reject you as a shadowing candidate? Started by on Friday, January 20, 2012, 7 posts by 6 people.   Read the full thread at studentdoctor Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at studentdoctor): That's a good question, etc) to begin with they are more likely to reject you as a shadowing candidate? Agree. Then again I've never had any formal shadowing. Never been asked for it.