Ready. Prep. Go! host Dennis Ren, MD has a conversation with Joelle Simpson, MD, MPH about her experience as a medical student at the George Washington University during 9/11 and how she contributed to public health efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources:

• Honoring First Responders on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
• On 9/11, a Flotilla of Ferries, Yachts and Tugboats Evacuated 500,000 People Away From Ground Zero
• Homeland Security - History
• Children’s National Creates First Pediatric Medical Reserve Corps in the United States
• ASPR - The Medical Reserve Corps