Providing free emergency medical services to the Georgetown community since 1982. In the event of a
Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service is a student-run ambulance organization that has provided rapid response, treatment, and transport to Georgetown University and the surrounding community since in 1982. GERMS provides emergency care 24/7, year-round, free of charge. GERMS responds to medical emergencies on the Georgetown University main campus as well as the neighborhoods of West Georgetown, Burleith, and Foxhall.
04/27/2026
Interested in becoming a nationally certified EMT? Register for the GERMS EMT Summer 2026 course! To be eligible for registration, you must attend one Zoom information session in the upcoming week. Please visit our website or email [email protected] with any questions! ☀️
04/07/2026
Just like when Washington crossed the Delaware, GERMS is back in service and ready for action!
GERMS is back in service starting at 8:00 pm on April 6, 2026. Welcome back Hoyas!!!
04/02/2026
As of 8AM Thursday, April 2, GERMS will be out of service until Monday, April 6th at 8PM. Happy Easter!🐣
03/31/2026
As International Women’s Month comes to an end, we want to recognize and thank all of the women of GERMS for their hard work, leadership, and dedication. GERMS would not be what it is today without your strength, compassion, and commitment to serving others. 💙🚑
03/09/2026
As of 8:00 pm Sunday 3/8, GERMS is back in service! 🌸🌸
02/27/2026
As of 8:00 pm tonight, GERMS is out of service for spring break! ☀️🌸 Have a safe and amazing spring break Hoyas!!!
01/07/2026
As of 8:00 pm on Tuesday 1/6 GERMS is back in service for the semester! Happy back to school Hoyas! 📚🥳
01/01/2026
If you’re interested in applying to the Spring 2026 Probationary Member Class, attend an info session on zoom! Zoom links are on our website linked in bio.
12/23/2025
Applications to the GERMS Spring 2026 Probationary Class are now open! 🚨 🚨
Applications are due at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, January 6.
First round decisions will be announced Thursday, January 8, and applicants who are selected to continue the application process will be interviewed in person on Saturday, January 10.
Lookout for details on info sessions and visit our website or email our VP Staff Malar Bala at [email protected] with any questions!
12/03/2025
Interested in becoming a nationally certified EMT? Register for the GERMS EMT Spring 2026 course! To be eligible for registration, you must attend one Zoom information session in the upcoming week. Please visit our website or email [email protected] with any questions.