Our Impact

Opening doors to meaningful shadowing experiences that inspire future healthcare professionals through mentorship, clinical exposure, and real-world learning

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Why It Matters

Shadowing gives students the opportunity to experience healthcare beyond the classroom. By observing physicians in real clinical settings, students gain valuable insight into patient care, medical specialties, professional communication, and the realties of working in medicine.

Every experience helps students make more informed decisions about their future career

Impact by the Numbers

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Students Connected

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10+

Participating
Physicians

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12+

Medical Specialties

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8+

Universities Represented

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800+

Shadowing Hours

Areas of Clinical Exposure

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Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

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Emergency Medicine

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Endocrinology

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Addiction Psychiatry

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Infectious Disease

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Otolaryngology

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Nephrology

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Pediatrics

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Oncology

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Neurology

And many more to come!

Students Across United States

ShaDO-MD proudly serves students from colleges and universities across the United States. As our network grows, we’re expanding opportunities for even more aspiring healthcare professionals

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A Growing Community

Since launching ShaDO-MD, we’ve continued to expand out physician network, increase access to shadowing opportunities, and built a stronger community of students committed to exploring careers in healthcare.

Our mission is to make meaningful shadowing experiences more accessible while fostering mentorship that lasts beyond a single day in the clinic.

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Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re looking to shadow a physician or become a mentor, we’d love to welcome you to the ShaDO-MD community.

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