scribe positions are often filled by college students pursuing careers in medicine, with some organizations providing assistance with college fees. many of those college undergraduates plan to apply to programs in healthcare, such as medical school, pa school, and nursing programs. pre-health students who work as scribes gain practical experience as well as networking connections from working alongside a healthcare team. these students are able to build relationships with medical practitioners who are usually willing to write letters of recommendation for professional school applications on the students' behalf. some scribe organizations have opted to not hire college students pursuing healthcare careers, due to the subsequent high rate of attrition, while others give preference to students who are on healthcare career tracks. also, due to this relationship between the doctor, scribe and professional school applications, some scribe programs limit the positions to seniors of undergraduate programs.