Today I got an email from the Chief Radiologist at the level 1 trauma center here in Milwaukee. He was replying to an email I sent to him a few days ago about a possibility to shadow a Radiologist. Today he ask me which day I would like to come in, and I am now scheduled to shadow on the 13th of this month. This is just one example of me asking for opportunities and receiving them. Because I have been curious and vigilant in asking for shadowing, job openings, and just plain asking questions, I have been able to push my medical career further and further and it if were not for the the help of a few key individuals I holistically believe I would not be working as a Radiological Assistant at the level 1 trauma center in our area. I would not be focused on a career goal yet and above all I would not have ANY idea of what the real world is like for medical professionals. So just a quick tip, always ask for opportunities.
If you want to shadow a Doctor, email them. More than likely they will try and accomodate you even for just a few minutes. If you want to gain a job in the medical field, call the area hospitals and clinics, express interest in the field. Schooling can and will teach you many things for the road ahead, but trust me when I say this, it is VERY important for you to witness what the job is really like before investing all your time and energy into it. It can be revealing, discouraging, empowering, surprising, or even boring and it is paramount that you get a handle on the ups and downs of your career before you pursue it.
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