Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response: Virtual Conference

Are you currently responsible for the medical direction of a healthcare entity in the event of a disaster? Are you interested in serving in that role in the future? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) are pleased to co-host the second annual Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response Virtual Conference February 5-6, 2025.

This two half-day virtual conference will bring together individuals who have a medical direction role during disasters to discuss the spectrum of medical leadership responsibilities and some of the specific challenges of the role.

Topics will include:

• Leadership development
• Developing/implementing best practices during a disaster
• The changing legal landscape
• Navigating downtime
• Using data for action
• Effects of extreme weather on healthcare surge
• Promise and challenges of using telemedicine
• Medical countermeasures for healthcare
• Ensuring at-risk populations access to healthcare during disaster response
• Protecting the well-being of healthcare workers

To register for the conference, go to https://aspr.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_gMH0yY_XQYCCtepGWvCUuQ#/registration.

Continuing medical education (CME) credits will also be available. If you would like to earn CME, you must register on ACEP's CME Portal in addition to the Zoom registration. Attendance will be limited; register early.              

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2nd Annual Medical Leadership in Disaster Preparedness and Response Virtual Conference?

February 5, 2025, 12:30 PM – 5 PM ET (plus optional breakout session 5-5:30 PM)

February 6, 2025, 12:30 PM – 5 PM ET

Who should attend?

Anyone who has a medical direction role for their healthcare facility, public health department, emergency medical services agency, healthcare coalition, or other entity during disasters and other emergencies causing a patient surge. Those interested in serving in this role in the future are also encouraged to attend.

Who will be speaking?

List of presenters coming soon!

Where will the conference be held?

This conference is virtual. You must register in advance via this link because attendance is limited.

How will I know if my registration is confirmed?

After registering, please check your inbox for an email directly from Zoom (ASPR TRACIE ) with the logistics information you will need, including the meeting link, time, and other relevant details. If you do not see the email in your inbox, kindly check your spam or junk folder.

The registration page says this is a two-day event. What if I can only attend one of the days?

Registration covers both days. You will receive the same logistics information from Zoom even if you can only attend one day.

Is there a registration fee to attend the virtual conference?

No, this conference is free to attend.

Will continuing medical education (CME) credits be available for attendance?

Yes, conference attendees will be eligible for up to seven hours of CME. If you would like to earn CME credits, you must register on the ACEP CME Portal in addition to completing the Zoom registration. Additional information about CMEs is available on ACEP’s CME Portal. If you already have an ACEP account, please login using your existing credentials. If you do not have an ACEP account, please register for an account using the same first name, last name, and email address you used for the virtual conference Zoom registration page. If you run into issues with logging in or creating an account on the ACEP CME Portal, please contact George Solomon at gsolomon@acep.org.

The link you provided for CME credits directs me to ACEP’s account log in page. I am not an ACEP member. Does that mean I cannot attend the conference or earn CME credits?

You do not need to be a member of ACEP, but you do need to create a free account to be eligible for CME credits. Once your account is created, you will be directed to the CME registration page for this event.

How can I request accommodations?

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage and participate fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email askasprtracie@hhs.gov.

Who should I reach out to if I have questions about the conference?

If you have additional questions, please email askasprtracie@hhs.gov. For questions regarding CME for this event, please email gsolomon@acep.org.