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Carol Urbano (left) and Metuschelah Francois (right), phlebotomy externs, pose in front of Jacksonville MEPS. The Jacksonville MEPS team welcomed the first two phlebotomy externs to help assist with collecting vitals, drawing blood and urine samples and conducting vision and audio screenings.

July 17, 2025

Phlebotomy Externships at the Jacksonville MEPS: A Partnership in Progress

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville MEPS recently welcomed Carol Urbano and Metuschelah Francois —the first externs from Concorde Career Institute to support operations within the MEPS medical department.