<p>Yea so shadowing is tough to get into a position to do...</p>
<p>So anyone who has or is shadowing a doc, feel free to share ANY TIPS here....and I really want to know if the type of doctor influences your chances</p>
<p>For me, it was made pretty dang easy. I got an incredible position at the hospital where I get to go in once a week (for a high school credit class) and observe everything in the ER as well as observing any surgeries the patient is okay with me watching (so far every one). I got to know one of the Trauma Surgeons after being in several of his surgeries, and I simply asked him if I'd be able to shadow him once my hospital program was over. He said that would be fine, and gave me his card. Basically, I'd suggest volunteering at the local hospital. Find a doctor who's willing to make eye contact and smile at you, and ask him/her one day. The worst that can happen is being turned down right?</p>
<p>Cold calling is tough. That's why it's best to make contacts while volunteering at the hospital or even when you're a patient at a hospital.</p>
<p>I was fortunate that Cornell had two shadowing programs that paired me with local physicians to shadow.</p>
<p>Or make contacts on CC. I think BRM or BDM will be residents by the time you are in college. Maybe you can shadow them ;)</p>