I am volunteering in SF General Emergency room right now. It has been an incedible experience-- if you want (at least inthe program) you can "get right up in there" if you want. there has been no lack of GSW's Stabswounds, burns, and of course the drunks and overdoses. Most of all its great be able to help the docs and nurse and also have a chance to interact with patients and their famileis. I highly reccomend it!!