Shadowing Outreach Email Template

Subject: Shadowing Opportunity Inquiry

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Dear Dr. [Last Name],

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My name is [Your Name], and I am a [year in school, e.g., junior] studying [your major] at the University of Oklahoma. I am pursuing a career in [your intended profession, e.g., medicine/dentistry/PA/nursing], and I’m eager to gain more firsthand experience in the field.

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I’m particularly interested in shadowing you because of your work in [their specialty/clinic/patient population—e.g., pediatric dentistry, rural family medicine, cardiology]. I admire the impact this specialty has on patient care and would value the chance to observe your practice.

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I am available [list 2–3 date ranges or general timeframes, e.g., weekday mornings in September, or anytime over fall break], but I’m happy to adjust to whatever works best with your schedule.

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Please let me know if this would be possible. I’ve included a brief résumé [or: I’d be happy to provide a résumé if helpful] to share a bit more about my background. Thank you very much for considering my request, and I truly appreciate your time and guidance.

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Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]