Prestige and Selectivity
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World Marathon Majors organized medical team w/ 1,500 medical professionals yearly
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spots fill up especially at central park or finish line
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Applications fill early and orientation attendance is mandatory
Why It’s Coveted
unique clinical / community experience from mild cramps to collapse or hypothermia
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Medical students / residents / nurses / EMTs - great networking oportunity (NYP, Mount Sinai, NYU)
Emotionally rewarding to help runners from around the world
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part of race day history
Competition and Requirements
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Credentialed positions (MD/DO, RN, PA, EMT, etc.) go fast and are assigned based on your license or level of training.
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Non-licensed volunteers (students, aides) can still help with triage, logistics, or first aid, but those roles are more limited and sometimes less hands-on.
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Missing the orientation usually forfeits your spot
Career and CV Value
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It’s often listed under “Volunteer Clinical Experience” or “Community Medicine” in CVs.
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Interviewers (especially for residency or fellowships) recognize NYRR medical volunteering as a real-world, acute care experience showing teamwork, triage under pressure, and service mindset.
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