Medical Volunteer Requirements

Learn more about the requirements for each medical volunteer position at NYRR events and at the TCS New York City Marathon.


Physicians, Chiropractors, and Podiatrists

 
Categories for Physicians
  • Attending
  • Fellow
Specialties
All Specialties
Responsibilities
Rapid assessment and treatment of medical conditions, ranging from minor to immediately life-threatening.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. Licensure in the United States valid on/through event date.
  3. Board certification or board eligible.

Nurses

 
Categories
  • RN
  • LPN

Specialties
All nurses
Responsibilities
Assess and maintain patient care. Treatment of abrasions, blisters, dehydration, aches, and pains.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. Licensure in the United States valid on / through event date.

Therapists

 
Specialties
  • Physical
  • Occupational
  • Massage
  • AT Certified
Responsibilities
Assist with muscle cramps, gentle massage, stretching, and other approppriate modalities.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. Licensure in the United States valid on / through event date.

Mental Health Professionals

 
Specialties
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Psychiatrist
Responsibilities
Apply psychological principles to running and to assist runners with last-minute mental preparation. Work with runners upon completion of marathon or upon injury.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. Licensure in the United States valid through event date.

Emergency Services

 
Specialties
  • EMT
  • Paramedic
  • Certified First Responder
Responsibilities
Rapid assessment and transport of runners in need of medical assistance.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. All appropriate licenses and certifications valid on/through event date.

Student

 
Specialties
  • Current medical or nursing student
Responsibilities
Take down medical histories, tracking of runners, and support of medical teams.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. CPR certification.

Medical Resident

 
Specialties
  • All
Responsibilities
Support physicians in the rapid assessment and treatment of medical conditions ranging from minor to immediately life-threatening.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. CPR certification.

Advance Practitioner

 
Specialties
  • Physician's Assistant
  • Nurse Practitioner
Responsibilities
Assist with the rapid assessment and treatment of medical conditions ranging from minor to immediately life-threatening.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. Licensure in the United States valid on/through event date.
  3. CPR certification.

Pharmacist

 
Specialties
  • All
Responsibilities
Manage medications in the medical tent.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. Licensure in the United States valid on/through event date.
  3. Board certification.

Other

 
Specialties
  • Foreign Language Interpreter
  • Non-medical professional volunteer
Responsibilities
More than half the field come from outside the United States. Volunteers with additional language skills are needed for interpretation.
Requirements
  1. Photo connected to profile.
  2. All appropriate licenses and certifications valid on/through event date.

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