In a disaster response zone, which profession is needed the most?
Mar 01, 2010
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I am close to graduating this year. My undergraduate degree is in biomedical science. I really want to travel to disaster response zones and be part of the relief efforts (not in terms of finances). Which profession should I choose considering my marks are perfect and I have full motivation to take on any profession to meet this goal? I would really like to be NEEDED in those areas, I really don’t want to compete with other people with my profession who are also willing to go down there?
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5 comments
essentiallysolo on March 1, 2010 at 3:56 am
in a disaster situation there is NO competition, all are needed. Doctors, nurses, paramedics, infrastructure engineers, police, all are needed. Haven’t you been hearing about the disaster in Haiti? There is deperate need for all the professions and supplies. No one is competing with anyone, all are working toward the common goal of helping those beknighted people.
? on March 1, 2010 at 3:56 am
It is a team effort. Doctor, nurses, technicians.
Amy B-G on March 1, 2010 at 3:56 am
It depends on what is needed the most.
What is generally in high demand though are the following essentials:
Food
Water
Medical Care
hallie on March 1, 2010 at 3:56 am
paramedic with search and rescue training
Mary O on March 1, 2010 at 3:56 am
If you want to work in disaster relief, consider a graduate degree in public health or emergency management, combined with volunteer experience.