Initial Shadow Request E-Mail - University Of Wisconsin-Madison printable pdf download

Initial Shadow Request E-Mail - University Of Wisconsin-Madison

Initial Shadow Request E-mail

The following template is designed to help you compose an e-mail to

request an opportunity to shadow and/or conduct an informational

interview. Where there are blanks, fill in the appropriate information that is

specific to the person you are contacting. Feel free to personalize the

language, but keep it professional. Read over the text once before you

send the e-mail to make sure that there aren’t any typos and that you

haven’t left in any text from the template that shouldn’t be included.

Dear Dr./Ms./Mr. __________:

My name is Bucky Badger, and I am currently a [year in school] at the

University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am in the process of exploring careers

in healthcare and I am very interested in the field of (e.g., dentistry,

occupational therapy, pediatric oncology, etc.) __________. I am in the

process of seeking out opportunities for shadowing and informational

interviewing in order to better understand what it is like to be a

__________. I found your e-mail through the __________ website (Or,

alternatively, I was given your contact information by your colleague,

__________). If you are willing and your hospital/clinic/office allows

students to shadow, I would welcome an opportunity to observe you work.

I would also value the opportunity to have a short conversation over

coffee or tea (my treat!) to hear more about your experiences and to get

your advice on how to prepare for a career in __________.

I realize that you are busy and that your time is valuable. If you have any

questions or concerns, you can reach me by e-mail or phone (###-###-

####).

Thank you for your help.

Kind Regards,

Bucky

Initial Shadow Request E-Mail - University Of Wisconsin-Madison