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The Ethics of Shadowing And Practicing Medicine

I recently received a letter from a woman (I will call her Joan) who found Inside PA Training while researching the ethics of shadowing.  Her letter brought forth all kinds of feelings for me, and I think it’s a great way to discuss ethical practice in medicine. Dear Paul, I recently had an appointment with… Continue reading The Ethics of Shadowing And Practicing Medicine

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Shadowing Letter: What Should You Write?

You know shadowing is a crucial part of the PA school applications, but you may have wondered, “Just what do I say in a shadowing letter?” Shadowing – literally following a PA or physician around for a day – demonstrates to PA schools not only that you have done some research on the profession and… Continue reading Shadowing Letter: What Should You Write?

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Questions to Ask While Shadowing a Physician Assistant

What questions should I ask when I shadow a PA? We get this question all the time, and it’s understandable.  No one wants to look stupid, and no one wants to kill a networking opportunity before it even gets off the ground.  But you won’t learn much if you clam up for fear of putting… Continue reading Questions to Ask While Shadowing a Physician Assistant

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How To Shadow A Physician Assistant

How To Shadow a Physician Assistant the Right Way We’ve talked about why you need to shadow a physician assistant, and how to find a physician assistant to shadow.  When it’s time to actually shadow a physician assistant, there is definitely a right way to go about it.  First, know the four Cardinal Rules.

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Finding a Physician Assistant to Shadow

Last week I wrote about why you should shadow a physician assistant if you plan to apply to physician assistant school.  One of our readers emailed me (please do if you have something you’d like to read about) and asked me, “How do you find someone to shadow?”  I gave some ideas off-the-cuff, but I… Continue reading Finding a Physician Assistant to Shadow

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Six Reasons You Need To Shadow A PA

Six Reasons You Need to Shadow a PA If you are planning to apply to PA Training programs, you should definitely shadow a PA first.  You may have heard about “Job Shadowing,”  or just shadowing. It’s basically an informal arrangement to observe a professional as they go about their work.  Some PA school applicants don’t… Continue reading Six Reasons You Need To Shadow A PA

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