MEDICAL RESERVE CORPS

The Medical Reserve Corps website provides valuable information on how to start your own volunteer program in your community. They offer:

1. an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs],
2. a Database of Medical Reserve Programs around the country and;
3. a Guide for Local Leaders.

Are there already programs like the Medical Reserve Corps in operation? If so, why is The Medical Reserve Corps necessary?
There are similar programs that exist, with and without the support of the federal government. This includes, for example, the Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT). There are, however, only 23 DMAT teams in the United States. Also, these teams are "federalized" during large-scale emergencies and may not be available to assist in their home communities in the event of a large-scale national emergency. MRC units, on the other hand, are created by communities for local use, and can only be activated by their local communities.

View the entire list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Locate Medical Reserve Corps Units Nationwide.

View a complete list of Medical Reserve Corps Units throughout the United States complete with mailing address, phone and email address for easy contact.

A Guide for Local Leaders

The Guide provides information on how to develop and manage a local MRC unit. In addition, the Guide covers topics ranging from education and training for volunteers, to issues surrounding liability.

For additional Resources,
please visit the Medical Reserve Corps Website.