Premed’s Guide to Medical Scribing | Extracurriculars Explained

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Medical scribing has become an increasingly popular extracurricular among premeds in recent years - but it’s not for everyone. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering becoming a medical scribe.
Medical scribes are assistants who help doctors and other healthcare providers enter patient information into the medical record. They work either in-person or virtually to create charts in real time. This reduces the amount of time that providers spend on clerical work and allows them to focus their attention on seeing patients and providing medical care.
This is the first video in our new extracurricular series. We’ll dive deep into various premed extracurriculars to help you decide which ones to pursue. Let us know with a comment below what extracurriculars you’d like to see next.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - What is a Medical Scribe?
01:50 - How to Become a Medical Scribe
04:41 - Benefits of Being a Scribe
08:11 - Drawbacks of Being a Scribe
09:35 - Tips for Getting the Most Out of Being a Medical Scribe
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[@fredashay]

So... How to be a Jonathan?

[@camiloiribarren1450]

I’ve done shadowing and scribing (still a scribe) and it helps me learn so much. It may not the most glamorous job but it definitely does give a sample of what different clinic specialities and sometimes you feel happy for patients when they have a great result from treatments.

[@mustang8206]

Currently working as a patient care tech and it's a great way to get experience. You're actually taking care of patients and not just writing notes plus you see what it feels like to be on your own and responsible for your own patients

[@chloe94500]

How did you become a patient care tech? Did you take any classes or certification?

[@timjohnson531]

I feel like scribing is more than just writing notes. I get to work closely with the doc and see which tests and imaging at ordered based on the patients presentation. I also get to listen to consults, which also gives an insight on the course of care. Also, writing notes is a large part of being a doctor, and it provides exposure to medical jargon as well. Care tech is also a banging job imo

[@24apotikkelilingtumaluntung]

this channel really helps a lot for a fresh medical student

[@kevinsingh277]

@@chloe94500 I am a patient care tech in an emergency department which I would recommend as I do more of a variety of tasks than if I worked somewhere else. The only requirement was to be premed at my hospital but every place is different. Most of the work I do was on the job training/ certifications through my hospital. You get a lot of patient experience and gain perspective from more of a nursing perspective but I still get to interact with our physicians and make good relationships with them. It has helped me to see what medicine is really like and what I will really be getting myself into with the good and bad. Scribing is good but if you want a more hands on approach to gaining medical experience I can't recommend PCT enough!

[@chloe94500]

@@kevinsingh277 thank you for letting me know!

[@XavierReyesNYC]

Thanks for starting this extracurricular series! This is the part of the med school acceptance process that I have the most questions on. I hope to see lots of videos for these!

[@DrAstrid]

I worked as a medical scribe, and eventually became a manager of 60+ scribes in a big city, and i can’t recommend this experience enough to pre meds! As a fourth year medical student at a top 10 US MD school, there were many points along the way where I could tell my scribing skills really came in handy. I got to work in heme/onc, internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, metabolic medicine, and even vascular surgery, all before even starting my own medical training. Thanks for making an awesome review video on the pros and cons!

[@nicholashunt1968]

Having worked and managed a scribe program in the emergency department setting for a few years prior to starting medical school, I can attest this is a wonderfully accurate and effective summary of the job. I might also add that seeing doctors take a history and perform the physical exam day in and day out provides a great opportunity to learn different styles and develop your own skills! Immediately on reaching medical school, I've stood out from my peers in my interactions with patients, from gathering an effective history of present illness, to performing a physical exam, and presenting patient cases to my attendings. I can't recommend it enough if you find that it's the right environment for you!

[@alexanderking4224]

As a medical oncology scribe and chief scribe, this video is spot on in every way. The information is solid. As a manager, I’m also juggling supervising other scribes and keep good client relations with various clinics. It’s a challenge for sure, but one that I am grateful for. Thanks Dr. Jubbal for the good information!

[@DavidGreeneMtgJudge]

Not sure if you should separate CNA/HHA/PCT or lump them together since most schools teach all three in one go. Also, MA, EMT, LPN, and even the rare RN (ASN/BSN) should be discussed. And can't forget about being a personal care giver for a loved one, which does count as clinical experience.

[@imaniappolon1138]

Being a paramedic as a PreMed gives you insight into what it's like to be an emergency medicine doctor so maybe you can give more information on that

[@randomamerican3287]

EMT is more practical for premed, but yes it'd make a good episode.

[@matthewjones9003]

I’m currently an EMT now and it most definitely is more practical. I’m taking the MCAT in May

[@imaniappolon1138]

@@matthewjones9003 Are u planning on becoming a doctor and if so in what specialty? Or are u planning on continuing being an EMT?

[@matthewjones9003]

@@imaniappolon1138 I’m planning on becoming an emergency medicine physician so I’m getting the experience now as an EMT

[@stephenwilliamsMEDChi]

I agree. Please do a video on paramedic working in the ER as a ER tech

[@mjfreespirit]

Scribing would potentially get you into shadowing opportunities as you're legally part of the healthcare team.

[@learningwithlanden]

Thanks for the video! During the pandemic, I found scribing as one of the only viable options where I live due to increased healthcare restrictions. I ended up not scribing but instead pursuing EMT training, but I agree that it’s a good beginner clinical job

[@brittanykateaugustin2791]

It would be great if you could cover being a CNA, pharma tech or research assistant

[@emocuta]

Wow! This is so helpful, thank you so much 🙏🏼 I have an interview for a Scribe position tomorrow 😊 wish me luck 🍀

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Good luck! Glad you enjoyed the video. This is part of an Extracurricular series we are starting. EMT is already out. Research and Volunteering are in the works.

[@dazedk0317]

Maybe talk about the truth of working as a volunteer?? I think there might be a misconception about the weight of having volunteer experience on med school apps

[@dominick6131]

Volunteering should be removed from all college and post graduate applications. It caters to the wealthy who can afford to volunteer and not have to have a paid job while in college. Secondly it's a basically extortion. Forcing people to provide free labor in order to get into certain educational programs is not truly voluntary

[@torresthemonster]

@@dominick6131 4 hours a week does not mean it caters to the wealthy.

[@KristenPoe-di3to]

Not a scribe, but in my last semster of RN school and planning on med school after! 🎉

[@jeffreyherrera2799]

Worked at the ED, UCC, Pulmonology, and international neurology!

[@dacooldude7692]

Wow

[@connornifong9861]

Plz do medical assistants

[@sarahapte9878]

currently working as a qualified mental health specialist at a children's therapy program! it doesn't seem like it would have valueable expierence but i spend a lot of time with clients & their parents and also bill medicaid (only pre med i know who's already had to complete an insurance review😂)

[@sarahapte9878]

plus it gives me wild stories to share during interviews

[@ConnieMonique353]

I know this is mostly about doctors, but can you do one on Nurses ?? 🙏🏾

[@anithateekaraman1265]

Can you explain Pro’s and Con’s about CNA for Premed

[@noahlambson868]

ER Tech and Phlebotomist. I just finished my Certs for both, and I want to know which one would be best for me. Thanks!

[@ClarissaRose]

Thank you so much for this information!!!!

[@kit-kat7826]

Thank you for this video. It was really helpful!😌👌

[@rivvj]

Hi, i am very curious about how to study medicine as an overseas student. can you guys make a general overview for this topic? thanks, that will be very helpful. and the most question i want to ask is can international medicine student apply medical collage loans?

[@jacobmora7935]

Suggested volunteering would be great

[@gnp67]

Thanks for this! Can you do a video about being a CNA

[@thyphrog7424]

EMT please!

[@Za1naa]

Would it be beneficial to shadow other members of the healthcare team such as nurses or athletic trainers?

[@brianacorrielus8890]

do medical assistants!!

[@redmustangredmustang]

Wow being training to be a Jonathan.

[@SpFrSpaZ]

Is this the same thing as a medical assistant?

[@Safe2864]

I haven't found a single video on DPT !! am I on the wrong channel ?

[@anirudhyenisetti8875]

Pls make a series for IMGs

[@parleymanderson7490]

I have a question. Which countries allow foreign medical graduates to work permanently? I’m a medical student in Vietnam and planning to work permanently in another country but I’m still quite not sure which country I should choose

[@humanperson8418]

I think you mean 'Loyal Scribe Jonathan.'

[@armandoroman8226]

I actually took a phlebotomy certification course and just recently took the certification exam and plan on applying to work as a phlebotomist would you say that is better than medical scribe or just the same ?

[@thebeatles9]

Would it be worth it to scribe for only a few months full time? (300-400 hours). Or should I just put the effort into something volunteer related that I could do for longer term? I already have some clinical xp over a few years working in-house as a PCT/CNA

[@AnaRodriguez-pr9dx]

CAN YOU DO MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND CNA??

[@briexbrie]

EMT/PARAMEDIC extracurricular

[@ryangribs]

I want to start scribing but im so scared to start😭 healthcare is so daunting

[@henleywu9625]

Can you do a video abt becoming a emt and getting emt license to work in Er room

[@Doctor_dumbell]

Can you be a scribe as an fmg in another country

[@justdoniyor]

I’m an International student doing pre-med in the US. I’m not eligible to do scribing unless it’s on-campus. What type of extra-curricular do you recommend?

[@friedrice4015]

Your campus may have emt and or paramedic jobs and positions- mine has a student run emergency medical service. See if urs has something like that.

[@ifbb_pro_Boogii]

Can someone please tell me what is the minimum age of medical scribe? I’m 15 and are there any possibilities that I could be medical scribe?

[@unknownhijabi1882]

What qualifications do you already have?

[@ifbb_pro_Boogii]

@@unknownhijabi1882 I am a 11th grade student of national medical high school in my country. And I have the important strengths like Enthusiasm, Trustworthiness,Creativity,Discipline,Patience,Respectfulness,Determination,Dedication etc…

[@jules5006]

@@ifbb_pro_Boogiii dunno if you’re still looking into scribing but i make 12 an hour

[@Shei_82]

Wishing anyone can give me some helpful advise plz! I am an international med student from Egypt; i still have 18 months of internship training/ clerkships to finish before graduating. I am at a dead-end trying to be financially able to take the usmles, so i am trying to see how i can i get into the US to work as a medical scribe or assistant or records clerk for a while to make enough money to take the exams and apply for residency. Any scribe position needs a work-permit visa like H1B1. How can I get such visa to work as a scribe (P.S. i have an American High school diploma)

[@arshdeepgill7842]

EKG Tech

[@theexploringneuron]

Medical scribe here🙋

[@shaniatubana1113]

Hi! Are you still in school? How did you go about becoming a medical scribe/landing the job?

[@unknownuser6757]

I feel so old starting college at 25 and a half lol. Better late than never

[@chloe94500]

What about Medical Assistantship?

[@DrAstrid]

Hi! I’m a fourth year med student at a U.S. MD school, and scribed for 3 years prior to med school. But i also know some of my classmates who were MAs during their gap years. It can be more of a challenge than becoming a scribe as there is no certification required for the job, but you do need to have an MA certificate to become one, which typically requires enrollment in a 6 month-2 year program.

[@Threektwookonk]

Me: *Sees video title* *head nod while smiling*

[@automntl]

So you want to be a medical scribe...

[@joebyrne9752]

If you are interested in medical scribing over telemed feel free to message me!

[@jiorphia]

Hi, is this opportunity still available?