Should I Take Notes While Shadowing a Doctor?

Students should be prepared to ask questions when shadowing a physician. ... Really try to gain insight into the life of a physician and determine if a career as a physician really suits you. Be sure to take notes. Note-taking will really benefit you in the application process when you draft your personal statement.

Should I bring a notebook to shadow a doctor?

Don't go in with anything (notebook, pens, paper, etc.) unless it's a tiny book that will fit in your pocket. You're going in dressed up in business casual unless you're told something else by the physician or the clinic where you're shadowing.

What to bring with you when shadowing a doctor?

Dress professionally and comfortably: dress pants and a tie for men, dress pants or a dress for women, and closed-toed shoes you can walk in all day. Bring a notebook. Ask questions and take notes in between patients, not in front of them, and prepare some questions ahead of time.