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STUDENT OUTBREAK AND RESPONSE TEAM

INTEREST SESSIONS, FALL 2025

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WHAT IS SORT?

STUDENT OUTBREAK & RESPONSE TEAM

Following 9-11 the CDC approached Rollins requesting an emergency response student organization be formed.
Over the years SORT has morphed to meet the present needs, as well as the strengths and interests of student members.
Today SORT is a student-led, professional student organization incorporating all things related to outbreaks, emergency response, and emergency preparedness.

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SORT’S MISSION

To promote future public health leadership by providing students with hands-on training and experiences in outbreak response and emergency preparedness

Mission Statement:

CDC, GDPH, Local MRCs, Local Public Health Offices, Red Cross, CEPAR, CERT

Partnerships

CDC, DeKalb County, Fulton County

Badging

Through CDC and MRC partnerships

Training

PODs, Super Bowl Preparedness, COVID-19 Pandemic Response, Outbreak Response, OneHealth, Disaster Response

Volunteering

Unique access to presentations and tabletop exercises

GBMs

Outbreak and Emergency Response Networking Night, GBMs and volunteering

Networking

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GENERAL BODY MEETINGS

Approximately once a month SORT invites public health professionals to share with the organization. In this space, SORT members have a unique opportunity to connect with and learn from professionals in the field.

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PARTNERS

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SORT VOLUNTEERING

Stop the Bleed, Fulton County MRC
POD (Points of Dispensing) Training, Fulton County MRC
Shelter Considerations for Vulnerable Populations, Fulton County MRC with American Red Cross
Dekalb County/Fulton County MRC POD Simulation
Train the Trainer" Hands-Only Texas 2-Step CPR, Education in Medical Emergencies Org
Mental Health First Aid
Naloxone Training and Opioid Overdose Education
Emory Student Health Services Vaccination Drive
Full Scale Exercise, Grady Memorial Hospital (I have a picture from this if you want it)
Family Assistance Center Training, Fulton County MRC
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Group Crisis Intervention, Gwinnett County MRC

2024-2025

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NETWORKING NIGHT

SORT partners with HERT to host an evening to interact with professionals working in emergency and outbreak response.

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SORT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Highly Encouraged:

MRC Membership -- Fulton County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County, EMORY MRC

Mandatory:

Monthly General Body Meeting | One 2-hr meeting per month.

Two Volunteer Credits Per Semester | Attending trainings. Volunteering for response.

Emergency/ID Related Courses | 2 ID-Related Courses

FEMA Modules | IS-200 and IS-800 after acceptance

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WHO IS RIGHT FOR SORT?

Emergency Preparedness

Outbreak Response

Emergency/ Disaster Response

Those committed and motivated to expand your knowledge and diversify your skill set in:

Students from any department and background are welcome-

All that’s required is passion for learning more about these topics!

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WHY JOIN SORT?

Training

Hands-on Experience

Network and Connect

Membership in SORT provides exceptional opportunities for/to:

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APPLICATION DETAILS

Due Date: Friday, September 12 by 11:59 PM.
Application Package: Follow the instructions!

Application Body: Short Answer Format
De-identified resume: 2 page max
FEMA IS- 700 and IS-100 (these take some time)

Application Submission via email submission
Be aware of the time commitment
Application Review Process

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APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS

Anonymously reviewed
1st review by 2 members of SORT Executive Board

Top ~35 applications continue to next step

2nd review by 2 members of SORT Steering Committee
Decisions released in mid-late September!

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BEFORE YOU GO

If you see any of us around campus, don’t hesitate to stop us and ask questions, or just say ‘Hi!’
You can reach out to us at any time using SORTApps@gmail.com
Check our website (https://sites.google.com/view/emory-sort) or Facebook for application details
Questions?