The Stony Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SBVAC) has been serving the campus community for 55 years, focusing on healthcare delivery and emergency medical services. With over 50 active volunteers, a nationally renowned medical director, and support from Stony Brook University’s Division of Enterprise Risk Management and the Division of Student Affairs, SBVAC is making significant strides in its field.
Recently, 22 SBVAC volunteers participated in the 2025 National Collegiate EMS Conference held in Pittsburgh, PA. During the conference, they earned continuing medical education credits, contributed to the Journal of Collegiate EMS, and received two notable recognitions.
Among 250 collegiate EMS agencies, SBVAC was one of only five to be awarded the EMS Ready Campus Silver tier award. This achievement marks an advancement from last year's Bronze tier and required integrating an all-hazards EMS-specific annex into Stony Brook’s campus-wide Emergency Operations Plan. This signifies improved emergency response readiness. Additionally, SBVAC was among the first six recipients of the new MERIT (Modeling Excellence in Response, Innovation, and Training) recognition. This honor reflects their dedication to maintaining high standards in operations, training, community engagement, and care.
These accolades highlight SBVAC's commitment to serving as a student-run and student-centered volunteer organization. For further details about SBVAC, visit sbvac.org.