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.

This episode offers continuing education credit for physicians and nurses. To receive credit, learners must register and complete an evaluation on the PPN Continuing Education portal after listening to the episode.

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