Technical Assistance Series: Getting Started: A Guide for Local Leaders   [open pdf - 3MB]

"As part of its effort to support the growth and sustainability of Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) units across the United States, the MRC Program Office--headquartered in the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General--has developed a series of technical assistance documents. Each one addresses topics considered important for MRC units. [...] Getting Started: A Guide for Local Leaders. Each MRC functions differently. The first step in forming a unit is to carefully evaluate your local situation. It is important to secure a broad base of support from others in your community. Identifying and acquiring resources is essential to meeting your MRC's operational needs."