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Unfortunately the image that many pre-meds have of plastic surgery is the d**ch*b*g from Dr. 90210 (only vowels remain)
Real life is vastly different. (Although in watching his show, his actual work hours seem to mirror that of plastics residents. i.e. brutal)
I'll also echo bigredmed's sentiment about NOT needing a physician LOR. Perhaps things have changed since I applied for medical school but outstanding LORs from your professors seem to be the key.
That being said, SOME shadowing is probably best so that you can coherently explain why you are interested in medicine, demonstrate some volunteering aptitude, and at least have vague exposure to the field.
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