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A special thanks to the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) and the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) for conducting a “Competitive Applicant” Q&A session for our staff.

Dozens of MedScribes alums have attended Campbell’s DO and PA programs over the years, and we’re looking forward to even more applying in the future.

Here are 10 take-aways from last night’s session:

1. Apply as early as you are able
2. Interact with the program throughout your application process
3. A greater emphasis is placed on more recent grades, don’t let poor grades early in your academic career stop you from applying
4. Add all of your experiences to your application, not just healthcare experiences
5. Don’t sacrifice grades for experiences [we say this at MedScribes too, school comes first]
6. Scribing (in-person and virtual) is considered hands on patient care at Campbell’s PA program, but check with the other programs to which you are applying to confirm
7. Ask your letter of recommendation writers: “How strongly can you recommend me?” It’s quality over quantity
8. Standardized tests are in flux across higher ed, confirm with the programs to which you are applying how they are handling standardized tests
9. Journaling as a scribe, with general case information (no specifics/identifiers) can help you reflect back when writing your personal statement and prepping for interviews
10. Interview pro-tips: Check your tech set-up with admissions a day or two prior. Ensure your camera works, your background, lighting, and sound are ideal, and that your call platform is updated. Have a backup plan and don’t be late

Happy July 4th from MedScribes - eat good food, spend good time with friends and family, and stay safe in your celebrations. Thank you to all healthcare personnel and our scribes who are working today!

MedScribes is highlighting Oliver Eisenbeis, chief scribe of our ENT team! We had a little interview, during which Oliver taught me a lot about what he does on a day-to-day basis, what the ENT experience is about, and how relevant ENT is to other fields of medicine!

For those interested in the basics of the ENT field or seeking to join MedScribes: a concise overview of the facets of being a scribe on the MedScribes ENT team, from whom you follow, to the general hours, to the importance of such a position at UNC ENT!

If you want to introduce yourself to the workflow of a clinic professional, working as a scribe is a great way to do just that while contributing to meaningful patient experiences. Apply at www.medscribes.com/careers/ !

Thank you to Oliver Eisenbeis, ENT chief scribe, for letting me extricate information about the field amd team out of you!

Part 2 highlights some easy actions you can take to prevent hearing and speech problems and recognize difficulties if they do develop - it is never too late to start these. Please share to your page and spread the knowledge. Thank you Oliver Eisenbeis for the tips and UNC ENT for the work you do in this field!

Happy belated Better Hearing and Speech Month from MedScribes! Given the impact of hearing and speech conditions on people of all ages, and the experiences our scribes have had working with the UNC ENT division, we wanted to start (and quickly wrap up, since it is June) a 4 part series: 1) introducing hearing/speech pathology, 2) providing advice on hearing/speech well-being drawn from our UNC ENT scribe team, 3) describing the UNC ENT scribe role for prospective applicants, and lastly 4) highlighting the UNC ENT scribe team and their standing chief's journey as a scribe and leader. Please feel free to share and repost!

Keeping service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in our thoughts and prayers today—and every day.

Happy to have you all as part of the MedScribes team!

And that’s a wrap on the Assante family feature! Thank you to Cheryl, Robert, and Megan for your contributions 🩺👏🏽

And that’s a wrap on the Assante family feature! Thank you to Cheryl, Robert, and Megan for your contributions 🩺👏🏽

And last, but certainly not least, of the Assante-MedScribes team: Megan!

“Hi, my name is Megan Assante and I’m a senior scribe and trainer at REMA! Working at REMA has been an awesome experience, providing me an opportunity to learn from the providers and gain clinical experience, while also being able to teach others. I will be applying to medical school for the 2023 cycle, and I feel that scribing has provided me with insight on the evaluation and medical decision making process used in the emergency department. “

We are so grateful to have you on our team and are wishing you the best of luck in next year’s application cycle! 🩺

Next up in the Assante family is the one and only, Cheryl Assante. Keep reading to learn more about Cheryl’s journey at MedScribes!

“My name is Cheryl Assante, I’m currently the Education Specialist for MedScribes, and a scribe and trainer at REMA! Throughout my time with MedScribes, I have had countless opportunities to learn from our providers, and to pass on that knowledge to incoming scribes as Education Specialist and trainer. Not only have I learned facts about various clinical presentations, medical documentation, and ER work-ups, but I’ve also strengthened my passion for medicine. I will be attending Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in August 2022, and I am confident that my experience with MedScribes will allow me to excel as a student and future physician.”

We wish you the best of luck as you start medical school in the fall, Cheryl! Thank you for all you have contributed to MedScribes 🔶🐪🩺

Happy Hump Day! Today we are starting a series featuring a special family that has worked at MedScribes. The Assante family has had THREE siblings join our team over the years and we are happy to be able to celebrate their professional growth and success. Today, we will start by featuring Robert Assante and his experiences with MedScribes.

“My position as a REMA scribe gave me an invaluable opportunity to observe firsthand, the multidisciplinary approach to patient care, consisting of medical providers, nurses, and numerous other emergency department staff. Learning how to format and construct medical documentation early on, has served me well in medical school and made the transition from scribe to student easier. I highly recommend scribing prior to pursuing your graduate studies and there’s no better team to be a part of than MedScribes.”

Thank you for all of your work, Robert! We wish you success on your journey as a medical student at Campbell 🐪🔶

Today is National Doctors’ Day, a day for us all to say “thank you” to the Physicians in our lives for answering the calling of medicine.

But this year, it is more than that.

As the world gets back to normal and we begin to put this tragic chapter behind us, many will forget the sacrifices that Doctors made for their patients, staff, and colleagues. But we will not.

The last two years have pushed healthcare to its limits. It swayed, it bent, but it did not break because Doctors helped to hold the line.

To the Physicians: Please accept our sincerest thanks. Know that you are appreciated and valued, and that you are making a real difference through your work.

MedScribes alum Allyson Beckman rotating in Gyn Onc while Anjali Venkat is scribing. We love the full circle moment! ❤️🩺

It’s the perfect day for a ! We love to see the fun team building time. Derm scribes, how was the escape room?! 🤩

Posted • Mark your calendars! This Friday, February 4, is National Wear Red Day. Join us in wearing red to raise awareness about women's cardiovascular disease. Be sure to share your photos and tag !❤️

Happy National Women Physicians Day! Today is the 4th National Women Physicians Day and the 200th birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, a pioneer of medical and feminist history who became the first woman to earn an M.D. degree from an American medical school in 1849 (and on of the first in the world). 👩🏻‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏽‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️👩🏿‍⚕️

Considering applying to health professional schools? Looking for exposure to the medical field? Apply to become a medical scribe with us! Link to our application can be found in our bio 🔗👩🏽‍⚕️💊💉💻

Feel free to repost and share to those interested!

COVID-19 symptoms versus allergies? A helpful image to help you differentiate! Thank you to our ED scribe, Sarah Calvert, for sharing how quick and easy it is to get vaccinated 👏🏽💉😷

Happy Martin Luther King Day! 🖤

Facts about MLK Day

“1. MLK Day honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement.

2. His birthday is on January 15th but the holiday is held on the third Monday of January.

3. MLK Day was officially observed in all 50 states for the first time in 2000.”

With COVID numbers rising due to the Omicron variant, please make sure you’re wearing masks and getting vaccinated (and boosted)! It’s a good thing our teams have learned to work virtually 👍🏽😷💉

Throwback Thursday to warmer days filled with volunteering! We are thankful at MedScribes to have a team that cares about giving back to the local community. These photos are from an event led by Danielle Greene, our Implementation Director. We made care packages to distribute to people with unstable housing in the triangle.

Stay tuned for volunteer events coming in 2022!

Happy New Year from MedScribes 🥳 We hope everyone in the triangle is safe getting to work in the rain on the first business day of 2022! Best wishes!

Great memories from holidaze 2021 at MedScribes 🥳🎁

Happy to see pictures from some of our scribe holiday parties this year! Can you guess what specialty these scribes are in?

Thank you to our scribe teams for being flexible and celebrating in small groups 😷 Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

Happy holidays from our leadership team to you! We had a wonderful time at Geer St Garden celebrating another year of growth! Exchanging secret santa gifts was also a nice highlight.

Kudos to this team for all of their hard work and dedication this year ❤️🎁

Happy Hump Day from our Assistant Director, Oliver Eisenbeis, working in ENT! Ask him to drop facts on world rhino day in the comments 🦏🧠

📣 Scribe Shoutout 📣

Congratulations to our Chief Scribe, Hayden Loeb (L), and Senior Scribe, Elias Mohammad (R), for presenting their research with the Karen M. Gil Internship program at UNC this week.

The Karen M. Gil Internship Program offers UNC undergraduate Psychology and Neuroscience majors an opportunity to deepen their understanding of psychology and develop professional skills. The Gil Internship Program places students at a worksite in the Triangle area, offers a monthly stipend, and a 3-hour course credit towards the Psychology or Neuroscience major. This prestigious, highly-competitive program accepts 10-13 applicants per semester based on qualifications and achievement (goooo Hayden & Elias 🥳)

We are so proud of you two and appreciate all of your hard work and contributions with MedScribes!