<p>How do I begin shadowing a doctor?</p>
<p>You contact lots and lots of doctors until you find one who will agree to let you shadow him/her. Start with your primary care provider.</p>
<p>If your school has a pre med club, you can ask if they make shadowing arrangements. You can also check with your school pre-med advising office to see if they have any suggestions.</p>
<p>Do I outright ask the doctor?</p>
<p>Probably since most doctors can’t read minds. The psychiatrists can though.</p>
<p>@caveat, I asked my parent’s PCP if I could shadow her and she not only immediately said yes, she seemed excited about the idea. Go ahead and ask. Good luck.</p>