NDMS Names New Director
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ASPR conducted a rigorous nationwide search and interviewed, with the participation of representatives from the Interagency, many highly qualified candidates.
Dr. Garrett brings a wealth of energy, experience, and talent to the position of NDMS Director.
He received his undergraduate degree from Carleton College, his MD degree from Dartmouth Medical School, and his MPH from the University of Massachusetts.
As a pediatrician he has been a key voice nationwide on issues related to the emergency care of children and a variety of pediatric issues in disaster response and recovery. He has many publications to his credit.
He launched his exemplary career with NDMS as a Supervisory Medical Officer with CA-1 and MA-2 DMAT and then served valiantly as Deputy Chief Medical Officer at NDMS HQ from February of 2010 to the present.
Now that the ink is finally dry today on the HR paperwork I can say that he will take on his new duties of NDMS Director as of 20 May, 2012.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Garrett as the new NDMS Director.
Virginia-1 DMAT: Beginning Nine Years of Service
Virginia -1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team was chartered in 2004 and is one of some 90 response teams that are part of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
Between 2004 and 2010 VA-1 missions included responses to ten hurricanes, one earthquake disaster (Haiti), one five-state affected ice storm, four State of the Union Addresses, one Presidential State Funeral, two Presidential Inaugurations, three National Police Memorials, four air shows, the Mardi Gras, and two Capitol Mall 4th of July Celebrations.
What is a DMAT?
A Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) is a group of professional medical personnel supported by a cadre of logistical and administrative staff designed to provide emergency medical care during a disaster or other event. In mass casualty incidents, responsibilities include triaging patients, providing austere medical care, and preparing patients for evacuation. In other situations, DMATs may provide primary health care or augment overloaded health care staffs.
Join VA-1
VA-1 seeks applications from those interested and qualified for open team positions within a maximum 200 mile range of Richmond, VA. The National Disaster Medical System initiated a new application process effective November 1, 2011. NDMS will advertise open team positions on their website and will accept initial applications. Once an application for an open position is received and initially screened by NDMS, NDMS will forward the application to the team for further review and an interview, and hiring recommendation back to NDMS.