[kettilcat]

Does anyone have any tips on how to get shadowing? Just decided to change to premed (non-traditional non-science major in university) and not really sure how to go about it...

[kettilcat]

Does anyone have any tips on how to get shadowing? Just decided to change to premed (non-traditional non-science major in university) and not really sure how to go about it...

Also just to add some more info: I just started my sophomore year in university

[themachinist]

Just go to your university's website or nearby hospitals and look up physicians. Cold emailing worked for me, just make sure you send a lot and be patient

[nbortiland]

Emailing works, just be patient like themachinist said.

Also, you might have a better chance by emailing smaller local clinics rather than the larger hospitals due to the smaller size. It worked for me!

[membermambo]

Emailing works, just be patient like themachinist said.

Also, you might have a better chance by emailing smaller local clinics rather than the larger hospitals due to the smaller size. It worked for me!

yeah I emailed a ton of hospitals but they either didn't respond or took forever. I had much better luck with smaller community clinics in the local area.

[gfpstar]

You could talk to any family physicians or friends in the medical field as well. I shadowed by family physician and just asked him during one of my visits and he said yes.

[Moneymonkey88]

I would suggest filling out some applications online for various schools and clinics, public or private hospitals. Many release their applications prior to the start of the semester. Volunteering is also a good way to get involved. Many volunteer opportunities may lead to shadowing opportunities, especially if you make good connections with healthcare physicians early on!  Keep at it 💪🏻

[blebbo_man]

My son recently graduated from medical school and I remember him having the same problems. IIRC I think he just cold-emailed a ton of faculty at his school and eventually one worked out. Just gotta be persistent and hopefully one will bite soon!

[Serendipity]

Talk to your school’s premed committee or career center — they have precedent and can help students find good shadowing and volunteer opportunities

[Serendipity]

Just be ready to do interviews. I interviewed but they ran out of spots apply early

[bobblebubble]

Interviews just to be able to shadow?? Whattt....that's crazy