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Bosque School's Junior MRC Unit Excels at the 2024 Preparedness Summit
Bosque School's Junior Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) unit recently had the privilege of attending the 2024 Preparedness Summit in Cleveland, Ohio. This journey was made possible thanks to the generous support of the New Mexico Department of Health and the NM Medical Reserve Corps.
Six Bosque School MRC student first responders attended this event: seniors and co-presidents Ariella R. and Will M., juniors Abigail O. and Ma'ayan B., and sophomores Gray P. and Madison R. Alongside them were MRC adult leaders Amy Dalness, EMT-B, and Justine Gutierrez, RN. This delegation proudly represented Bosque School's Junior MRC unit, the first of its kind in the nation.
During the summit, our students actively participated in various conference presentations focusing on critical topics within public health and emergency management. Discussions ranged from integrating access and functional needs into response plans to enhancing healthcare workforce readiness in higher education. The summit also explored the vital aspect of building mental health resilience in emergency and healthcare workers, shedding light on often overlooked yet essential facets of preparedness.
Will and Ariella had the honor of presenting a poster titled "Bosque School Junior Medical Reserve Corps (MRC): Carving a Path for the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals." This poster highlighted Bosque School's innovative program, which trains students to become emergency medical first responders. Under the medical direction of the UNM EMS Consortium, our students gain hands-on experience both on campus and within the community, solidifying their skills as licensed professionals.
One of the summit's highlights was the opportunity for our Junior MRC unit to meet esteemed figures within the broader MRC community. Among them was MRC National Program Director Dustun Ashton, who attended Will and Ariella's poster session, along with Brennan Leddy from the Department of Health and Human Services, MRC Region VI Liaison Renee Owusu-Ansah, and NM MRC Program Manager Bobbie MacKenzie.
We are immensely proud of these students' accomplishments and look forward to witnessing their continued impact on the world of public health.
