How to SHADOW a Doctor: EVERYTHING You Need to Know

Today, we'll discuss how to shadow a doctor.

In addition to demonstrating your commitment to medicine to admissions committees, shadowing a doctor is a great way to determine whether a career in medicine is right for you.

In this video, we'll answer frequently asked questions about obtaining a shadowing position, so you can leverage your experience to become a competitive medical school applicant.

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TIMESTAMPS
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:31] - Is shadowing necessary to get into medical school?
[00:47] - Why do I need to shadow a doctor?
[01:38] - What is shadowing a doctor like?
[02:31] - How do I find doctors to shadow?
[04:32] - How to make contact with a physician you want to shadow
[09:04] - How much shadowing should I do?
[09:42] - What are the best practices to keep in mind while shadowing?
[11:15] - How do I request a letter of recommendation from a doctor I shadowed?
[11:58] - Final thoughts

Who we are:
Shemmassian Academic Consulting (SAC) was founded by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, a medical school admissions expert with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of students get into top programs such as Harvard, Mayo, and UCSF. Despite a roughly 40% medical school matriculation rate nationally, the SAC team’s approach has resulted in over 90% of their students getting accepted the first time they apply. SAC has been featured on The Washington Post, US News and World Report, and NBC.

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