How do I gain access to medical facilities for clinical experience?
The first thing to do is present oneself professionally. Cover all the tattoos, get rid of the extra body jewelry/armor (in the nose, tongue, lips, eyebrows, the six or so pins in the ears, cover the belly button and get rid of the one there anyway!), get the cigarette smoke off your breath and clothes, and make sure that you are well groomed and hygienically presentable (take a bath and put on some deodorant!). You are seeking admission to a profession where public perception is very important. You are not the center of the universe any longer, the world is not about you any longer; it is about one’s patients and what they think about one’s professional ability. If one wants to be a professional, dress like one. This seems to be self-evident, but it is not. Secondly, seek volunteer offices at local hospitals, free clinics and nursing homes. Again, don’t call and ask about volunteering nor send emails. Show up in person and present yourself as a young professional person. Be prepared t
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