<p>If I'm applying medical school, what exactly qualifies as shadowing a "physician?" I'm pretty sure a psychiatrist would count, but I believe dentists wouldn't count? Aren't dentists technically physicians as well? </p>
<p>Also, does it matter if I volunteer at a psychiatry building or a health clinic if I'm applying to med. school?</p>
<p>While physician in the broadest sense includes dentists, if you are thinking about applying to medical school you should shadow an MD or DO who actually sees patients. Anyone who practices in one of the following fields should be fine: <a href=“http://www.acgme.org/acWebsite/RRC_sharedDocs/ACGME-Accredited_Specialties_and_Subspecialties.pdf[/url]”>http://www.acgme.org/acWebsite/RRC_sharedDocs/ACGME-Accredited_Specialties_and_Subspecialties.pdf</a></p>
<p>On your second point: do the one you are most interested in.</p>