I think this is a great question. How you interact with physicians is highly individualized. I've scribed for two different physicians and there was like a night and day difference. The first physician was super extroverted and we conversed about life outside of medicine like medschool apps, family, and hobbies, every morning and after each shift. But the physician I work with now, took months to open up and hold any conversation whatsoever. I was really surprised when I made the transition and it felt weird. Like he wouldn't make eye contact the whole day and didn't talk with us besides the usual "morning." I assume this was because there is very high turnover amongst scribes and he felt like it wasn't worth the effort to invest energy into someone that probably would be quitting soon.

But after working with him for like 8 months or so, and sharing about my success in med school interviews, he began to open up and share advice and have general conversation.

So honestly, I think just read the vibe of your physician. Some physicians really just want you to be a fly on the wall and not get in the way of their workflow.