MRC Partnership
Is this event right for you?
You might enjoy this event if you:
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Want to partner with real-world emergency preparedness professionals.
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Enjoy community service, teamwork, and public health projects.
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Are interested in disaster response, resiliency, and medical volunteering.
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Prefer a mix of portfolio development and live presentation rather than a written test.
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Want to make a lasting impact on your community’s preparedness and health.
Event Details
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Emergency Preparedness Event
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Team of 2-6 competitors​
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Pre-judged portfolio + 5-minute presentation (Digital Upload required)
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None ​
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Presentation – 5 minutes
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Highest weighted areas on the rating sheet, in descending order
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​Community resilience, public health, disaster preparedness, emergency response, HOSA/MRC partnership development
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FORMAT​​​​​
​ROUND 1​​​
TIME LIMIT​
TIE BREAKER​
​ROUND 2
FOCUS AREAS
Topics on the Test
Competitors will be evaluated on:
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Partnership with local MRC unit – mandatory collaboration and verification
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Portfolio content & documentation (title page, verification forms, activity summaries, publicity, data, impact)
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Community impact categories, including:
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Strengthening public health
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Serving vulnerable populations
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Supporting non-emergency community events
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Developing/strengthening HOSA–MRC partnership
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Improving preparedness or resilience
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Training/exercising to improve community response
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Supporting emergency response
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Presentation skills – clear explanation of activities, impact, and goals accomplished
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Professionalism & attire – HOSA uniform or business dress
Study Materials & Practice
Key Official References:
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Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Website
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Youth Engagement Toolkit – HOSA website
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National Health Security Strategy
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Surgeon General’s Priorities
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Disaster Risk Reduction (global & U.S. frameworks)
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National Strategy for Youth Preparedness Education – FEMA
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ASPR Strategic Plan
Event Day Checklist:
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Photo ID for both rounds
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ONE team member must upload the portfolio by May 15
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Portfolio (hard copy optional for presentation)
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Index cards or electronic notecards (optional)
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Professional attire or official HOSA uniform (bonus points for correct dress)
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Provided by HOSA: equipment and supplies listed in Appendix I
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Know the General Rules & Regulations
Tips from Previous Competitors
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