Thomas Smith completed a 180-hour internship in the Information and Technology Department at Oconee Memorial Hospital. He assisted with the transition of the hospital's records system to a new electronic system called EPIC, going live on October 1, 2016. His tasks included patient chart abstraction, training doctors and staff, and troubleshooting scanning and filing issues. Through this experience, Smith gained knowledge of complex healthcare systems and skills in communication, office work, and building relationships within the industry.