MEL 4012 – Physician Shadowing
| Offered: | Fall, Spring, Summer C |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Prerequisites: | I. Minimum 3.3 GPA after 30 UF credits II. MEL4011 with a grade of “A” |
| Syllabus: | MEL 4012 Summer Syllabus |
| Professor: | Joseph McNamara, PhD |
| Coordinator: | Adam Reid |
| Registration: | By application & acceptance only |
| Email: | Terry Lemesh: tjlemesh@ufl.edu |
| Phone: | 352-265-7981 |
Description
Building on the knowledge learned in MEL 4011, MEL 4012 allows each student to shadow a doctor in various fields of medicine, such as psychiatry, OGBYN, surgery, etc. Students will be a behind the scenes look at what a day in the life of a practicing doctor entails. This class is a great CV builder and a way to get great hands-on experience in the medical profession as an undergraduate. Student’s grades are based on a few essays and quizzes, as well as a “professionalism” grade rated by the doctor being shadowed. Students who have completed/are in the process of completing 4011 must submit an application to be accepted into 4012. After completing 4011 and 4012, students will have the opportunity to become a volunteer TA for the MEL classes and subsequently earn a letter of recommendation.