diff --git a/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_medical.dm b/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_medical.dm
index ac1e082f6655..3c4509e88789 100644
--- a/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_medical.dm
+++ b/code/modules/gear_presets/uscm_medical.dm
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@
 		back_item = /obj/item/storage/backpack/marine
 
 	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/device/radio/headset/almayer/cmo(new_human), WEAR_L_EAR)
+	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/tool/pen/fountain(new_human), WEAR_R_EAR)
 	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/under/rank/chief_medical_officer(new_human), WEAR_BODY)
 	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/shoes/white(new_human), WEAR_FEET)
 	new_human.equip_to_slot_or_del(new /obj/item/clothing/gloves/latex(new_human), WEAR_HANDS)