How to Get the Most Out of Premed Shadowing [Episode 620]

Send Harold your questions! What does it take to maximize your premed shadowing opportunity, and why does this experience matter so much in your application? In this episode of Admissions Straight Talk , Dr. Valerie Wherley speaks with Dr. Rachel L. Schreiber, a board-certified allergist/immunologist and former president of the Greater Washington Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society. Recognized as a “Top Doctor” by Washingtonian magazine, Bethesda Magazine , and Washington Consumers’ Checkbook, Dr. Schreiber shares practical advice on finding shadowing opportunities, keeping a journal, and asking the right questions. Additionally, Dr. Wherley and Dr. Schreiber address the nonnegotiable topic of patient confidentiality. From HIPAA requirements, to what you can safely write about in your application essays, to the risks of discussing patients on social media, the bottom line is this: you must conduct yourself with professionalism from the moment you walk in the clinic, including after you walk out. If you are preparing to apply to medical school, this episode will change how you think about every hour you spend shadowing. 0:00 Meet Dr. Rachel L. Schreiber 0:30 Finding and Securing Premed Shadowing Opportunities 3:14 The Real Purpose of Shadowing Before Med School 4:23 Why You Should Keep a Shadowing Journal 7:08 Asking Questions and Choosing Specialties 13:25 Patient Privacy and HIPAA

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How to Get the Most Out of Premed Shadowing [Episode 620] is an episode from Admissions Straight Talk by Linda Abraham.

This episode is 16:22 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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