Description: 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 May 11, 2026. This 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 Ensuring at-risk populations access to healthcare during disaster response MCMs for healthcare Protecting healthcare workers from moral injury