About the program

In 2017, Dr. Baumel started utilizing medical scribes in his practice.  His medical scribes are typically premedical students with an interest in pediatrics.  They accompany him to every visit, record the note and interact with patients.  They get to know the families very well and become an integral part of the care team.

The scribe program is a win-win-win. I love that I can pay full attention to my patients, the patients and parents appreciate that as well and my scribes get invaluable clinical experience as they start their medical careers.
Dr. Andrew Baumel

Current Scribe

Emma Low
Emma Low
Hometown: Newburyport, MA

Emma is a Boston College Biochemistry and Medical Humanities graduate with a strong interest in science and medicine. She participated in undergraduate research in a biophysics and material science laboratory focused on nanoscale systems and has contributed to academic papers in condensed matter physics. Emma also held the head leadership position in Women in Science and Technology at Boston College, a student-run program supporting and mentoring young women from the Greater Boston area. Clinically, she has worked as a medical assistant within the Beth Israel Lahey Health network and at Concentra Urgent Care, and volunteered at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, where she gained experience in neonatology. 

"I am looking forward to gaining deeper exposure to pediatrics and broadening my clinical experience across diverse patient populations through this scribe program with Dr. Baumel!"

 

 

I love working with Dr. Baumel! I learn so much from him and his interactions with families. It gives me a behind-the-curtain look at what it might be like when I complete my own medical training! This experience has truly inspired how I see myself practicing as a pediatrician.
Dua Ashfaq

Previous Scribes

Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen, MD
Years: 2017-2018
PGY3 Surgical Resident @ Bay State Health
Martha Ormanoski, MD
Martha Ormanoski, MD
Years: 2018-2020
3rd year Pediatric Resident @ Yale University
Radha Garvey, BS
Radha Garvey, MD
Years: 2020-2022
First Year Pediatric Resident @ UCSF Oakland
Sara Mustafá Hoyos
Sara Mustafá Hoyos, BA, BSN
Years: 2022-2024
Earned her BSN @ MCPHS and now starting a career as a pediatric nurse
Dua Ashfaq
Dua Ashfaq, BS
Years: 2024-2025
First Year Med Student at UMASS Chan School of Medicine
Caroline, Framingham Pediatrics
Caroline Crampton BS
Years: 2025-2026
First Year Med Student at UNC Chapel Hill

Scribes In The News

Dua Ashfaq presented a poster at the AACAP conference in Chicago in October, 2025.  The poster described 3 patients from our practice that had unique motor symptoms.

Sara Mustafá Hoyos was chosen to give the student address at her classes graduation from MCPHS on December 16, 2025. See her speech by clicking the red arrow on the left.

Parents appreciate the Scribe Program

Dr. Baumel and his scribe are excellent. Having a scribe allows for in depth conversations in which he's looking at us the entire appointment. Not taking notes. It's very refreshing and appreciated!
D.V. Mother of 8yo patient
Dr.Baumel and Sara always treat my daughter as a unique and special person who has their full attention. They care very much about her well being and strive to make her feel comfortable as possible.
S.O. Mother of 11 yo patient
Dr. Baumel, his scribe Sara, and the nurse who helped us were all professional, extremely knowledgeable, and caring.
I.G. Mother of 13 yo patient
I particularly really appreciate Dr. Baumel's scribe program. Dua is amazing and it really also allows Dr. Baumel to really focus on my child and have a conversation with us versus focusing on taking notes. It allows him to be very present and engaged and you can tell he's just an absolute professional and knows his stuff. So we feel very, very lucky to have him as our pediatrician.
F.T. Mother of newborn
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To learn more about Dr. Baumel’s scribe program and his work with PANDAS/PANS, listen to the below podcast.

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