Happy!

Well, I'm glad that I finally got my shadowing prospect in gear... but just when I thought things were going smoothly, they came to a screeching halt - then began going smoothly again... sort of.

It turns out that the (4th) lady who I was in contact with, was completely unaware of the initial email correspondence that I had with the woman from the Neuro Department, which I'd posted below. Anyways, "4th lady" thought that I was already a medical student and that I was interested in the Observership Progrem. At first I thought that was just another way of saying "physician shadowing"....maybe it was an archaic term. I turned pale when I noticed that the paperwork she sent me required all of my medical school information as well as my USMLE test scores (ummm....).

Immediately I emailed her back explaining that I was not a medical student, just an undergrad looking to shadow (and I also forwarded my initial email correspondence.) I thought that she would come back with something like, "Oh I'm sorry for the misunderstanding but unfortunately, we do not offer such opportunities here. Good luck." *insert door slam sound here*

To my relief she emailed me back with the correct paperwork!! Oh and I was so sure that I was going straight back to square one. So on Monday, I'll fax it back to her immediately. Once she has it in hand, she said that she would check about availability. All I'm asking for is once a week, lady. You cant tell me that there is no availability for that.

If this works out, then I will have all bases covered: Research - check. Shadowing - check. Volunteer - check. Related work experience - check.

Keeping my fingers crossed!