Scribes Blog

At EPPA, we know when we meet a great potential medical scribe. They usually have a culmination of the following traits as well as the intent to pursue professional school. It can be difficult to […]

The path to becoming a physician comes with many twists and turns, all of which can be overwhelming without prior research. The application process to medical school alone is multifaceted and requires years of preparation […]

How do you get to medical school? There are countless resources that cover what you should to do to get into medical school. Many advice channels provide outdated information and advice so we’ve comprised a […]

Are you considering working as a medical scribe? Becoming a medical scribe is a unique and valuable experience, especially for students pursuing a future career in medicine. There is a lot of information that outlines Medical […]

When you’re preparing for a career, you want to collect as much relevant experience as possible in order to position yourself for future success. For students looking to pursue a future in medicine, collecting experience […]

For people interested in careers in medicine, specifically nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs) hopefuls, acquiring healthcare experience is a vital part of the graduate school application. Healthcare experience is mandatory to be admitted […]

For college students, gaining valuable experience during undergrad that benefits future career aspirations can sometimes be a bit of a catch-22. Students can seek out short term internships or shadowing positions, but many times those […]

When you begin working as a medical scribe, it can be rather intimidating. You are entering a clinical environment where you are unsure of what you will see or how you will react. A common fear […]

While many EPPA Scribe locations are hospital Emergency Departments (ED), we also provide scribing services for specialty clinics like the TRIA Orthopedic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota. EPPA starts all scribes in an ED to gain a wide range of […]

Most pre-health students are looking for one thing on their pursuit of medicine: experience.  At EPPA we know what types of experiences professional schools look for in applicants. Which is why the EPPA Scribe Program is determined […]

Dr. Peter Currie is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency in emergency medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. He joined the EPPA team in 2005 […]

For college students, summer break is a precious time. A summer break gives students some much-needed time away from their studies. It also provides them with a few months to pick up a job and […]