Presenter:

Kenneth W. Schor, DO, MPH, Acting Director, NCDMPH

Session summarized and reported by:

Lauren Walsh, MPH, Senior Research Associate, NCDMPH

Overall Key Session Points

1. The final remarks provided a synthesis of the sessions and presentations delivered over the course of the workshop.

Session Summary:

The workshop concluded with a summary of the wonderful presentations delivered over the course of the two days of meetings. Dr. Schor echoed Dr. Kellermann’s enthusiasm for better preparing our nation for catastrophic events and acknowledged the contributions of academia, government, and educators in the advancement of America’s public health preparedness agenda. The importance of involving young scholars and early career professionals in this national agenda was highlighted. Appreciation was extended to the speakers, presenters, and attendees and to the staff of the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health.