Medicine right for me?

sgopal2
Mon, 22 May 2023 18:01:48 +0000

Shadowing a CNA, EMT or hospice will give a high schooler an idea of what its like to deal with sick people. But it doesn’t tell you what its like to be a physician. There is a big difference between the day-to-day work of a physician vs other allied health professions.

There is a reason why most med school committees look for physician shadowing. Thats because a physician lifestyle is not easy. Being all call, working nights/weekends/holidays, risk of malpractice and insurance paperwork hassles. By shadowing a physician you can get a sense of whether this is something you’re willing to deal with.