Gator Emergency Medical Response Unit

About GEMRU Alumni & Partnerships

Gator Emergency Medical Response Unit (GEMRU) serves the University of Florida community as a student-run EMS organization under the University of Florida Police Department (UFPD). This website, gemru.org, is the GEMRU Alumni & Partnerships hub, operated by GEMRU to connect alumni, mentors, and external partners. Here you'll find information about the alumni network, mentorship opportunities, partnership requests, event support collaborations, and alumni stories. Official unit information, including operational updates, membership requirements, application timelines, training schedules, policies, and any records-related matters is maintained on the UFPD GEMRU page at https://police.ufl.edu/gemru/.

Our Mission

Keep alumni connected. Build a supportive network with mentorship, career development, and shared learning.
Enable partnerships. Coordinate collaborations with campus groups, community organizations, and sponsors.
Amplify impact. Channel alumni expertise and partner resources into high-quality training, outreach, and standby support.

What We Do

Alumni Network

Opt-in alumni directory and introductions
One-to-one mentoring for current members
Career panels and skills workshops
Alumni spotlights and stories

Partnerships

Community training collaborations (CPR, bleeding control awareness, substance-safety education)
Event medical standby coordination with host organizations
Joint outreach campaigns and health-promotion activations
In-kind equipment support and program sponsorship (aligned with University guidelines)

Recognition & Benefits

Priority invitations to alumni events and briefings
Early access to mentorship opportunities and panels
Acknowledgment (with consent) on this page and in newsletters
Collaboration credits on community programs and training series

How We Work With Partners

Discovery - Submit a brief inquiry outlining goals, audience size, dates, and venue.
Scoping - We discuss format (training, demo, standby), staffing needs, and safety considerations.
Confirmation - Finalize scope, roles, and on-site contacts.
Delivery & Debrief - Execute the activity and share a short outcomes summary.

Resources

Standard Operating Procedures

Updated each semester, the GEMRU SOPs describe how our organization functions. They contain day-to-day operations, administrative policies, and responder requirements.

Medical Care Protocols

The GEMRU medical protocol manual is written to direct our patient care in the field. All protocols have been approved by the GEMRU Medical Director. These protocols act as Standing Orders.

Records Request Form

Patients must fill out this form and follow the included instructions to obtain a copy of their records from GEMRU. All of our records are stored and managed securely in accordance with HIPAA standards.

Health Exposure Plan

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S;) manages this program through the Biological Safety Office. Each January, EH&S; sends program materials and instructions to department chairs and directors of groups identified as having employees with occupational exposure. These materials provide instructions and information necessary to achieve annual training compliance.