The patient care has been incredible, but the exposure to hospital care made me yearn for a better understanding of pre-hospital care. I then enrolled in an emergency medical technician course to better understand this first response care, thereby enhancing my experience in emergency medicine for guaranteed success. Many runs and transports with the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad allowed me to gain field experiences that I would never have had by simply staying in a hospital setting. As I neared graduation and continued to research options to expand my medical knowledge, I was able to secure a position as a medical scribe at Chippenham and Johnston Willis Hospitals. Compiling medical records in real time, I partner with a physician during each shift to assist with medical research and documentation of each patient to ensure effective patient care. This opportunity allowed me to be exposed to every component of medical practice, which is invaluable to a future physician.