In this episode of EMplify: Conversation – Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, speak with John Roberts, MD, MPH, about his work with the International Medical Corps and his efforts in Ukraine.

Topics include:

• What is the International Medical Corps (IMC) and what does it do?
• What has IMC been doing in the U.S.?
• What is involved in disaster response?
• What has IMC been doing in Ukraine?
• What are the conditions like in Ukraine now?
• How does bombing of civilian areas affect Ukraine and the IMC projects?
• How can we support IMC efforts?
• How can we volunteer with the IMC?
• How does IMC balance long-term efforts and short-term relief to prevent harm to communities?
• How has the war in Ukraine effected surrounding areas?
• What has been most frustrating and most rewarding for you in your work with IMC?
• How did you start your career in disaster medicine and how would someone interested in it follow your footsteps?

Links

IMC Website

IMC Jobs

Roster Positions

Roster position - MD

Roster position - Nurse 

Roster position - Nurse Practitioner 

Roster position - Midwife 

Disaster Medicine

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