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Old 04-14-2012, 12:27 PM   #32
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Think of scribing as a medical apprenticeship, and then it'll make sense that it's the better choice.

I honestly don't think I would have gotten in this cycle if I didn't have 1000+ hours in the ED so far as a scribe. Working as an MA or a tech looks better on PA school apps which require hands-on patient care.
The Bottom line is to get clinical experience.
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