If you are considering a career in medicine but are uncertain about the day-to-day work life of a physician, consider a shadowing opportunity. Shadowing a clinician can help you make a decision about whether or not you want to even enter a premed curriculum. You'll also have a chance to learn about the unique environments of care in a hospital, including professionalism and culture. When to Start Shadowing If you're a high school student, you can find opportunities in local outpatient clinics and hospitals. I often suggest that students begin by asking their own physician to either allow the student to shadow them or recommend a colleague for them to shadow. Another option is to...
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