Scribe Program

The Department of Emergency Medicine started the Scribe Program in June of 2007.  Hired as hourly employees, pre-med students assist the ED physicians by documenting the entire medical record.  Students are extensively trained in both the classroom and the ED in order to document the history, physical exam, assessments, procedure notes, etc.  In addition, scribes track laboratory and radiology results and ensure the completion and signature of charts.

The program provides the opportunity for students to gain significant clinical knowledge and experience while contributing to the patient care in the ED.  Through close interaction with the ED physicians, scribes gain great exposure to patient care and emergency medicine.  We periodically hire students and encourage those interested people to apply.

Ideally we look for 2nd and 3rd year students but will consider 1st year students with prior scribe/emergency medicine experience and 4th year students who are taking a year off before applying to medical school.  We look for students with strong academic records and a willingness to commit a minimum of one continuous year to this part-time job (at least 16 hours/week throughout school and the summer).  The time commitment is flexible around academic schedules.  The Scribe Program application and a current transcript should be submitted to EMScribeProgram@virginia.edu but please email first with any questions and to find out when the next round of hiring will occur.