Muge Akpinar-Elci
The faculty, staff and students at Old Dominion have spent the past weeks adapting to and overcoming challenges associated with COVID-19. It has been nothing short of a Herculean effort. We as Monarchs have clearly proven that we are resilient and rise to the occasion when called upon.
Gov. Ralph Northam recently announced a statewide effort in collaboration with the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to recruit an additional 30,000 medical and non-medical volunteers to fight this pandemic. You can be part of this force of dedicated volunteers who stand ready to support the community in the event of a public health emergency.
"Over the past month we have had 15 public health students in the MRC and we are constantly increasing our numbers," said Muge Akpinar-Elci, M.D., professor and chair of the School of Community & Environmental Health in the College of Health. "We have at least three faculty working and volunteering with them. As a school of community and environmental health, we are using MRC as our internship and practicum site."
Serving on the Medical Reserve Corps is a great opportunity for those interested in helping fellow Virginians. 鶹 has several public health students already enlisted. Medical experience is recommended but not required, and there are many opportunities for everyone.
To become a Virginia Medical Reserve Corps volunteer, please visit Virginia Volunteer Health System (). If you have any questions, please contact vamrc@vdh.virginia.gov.
