Course Description

The MedGlobal Conference and Gala: Health in a Turbulent World will take place in October 2025 in Chicago, IL, bringing together over 1,000 global health professionals, humanitarian leaders, policy makers, philanthropists, and innovators.

In a time marked by war, displacement, natural disasters, and fragile health systems, this event will explore the urgent need for innovative, sustainable, and compassionate responses to global health crises. Through dynamic panels and thought-provoking discussions, the program will examine how health professionals and organizations can build resilient systems in the face of conflict and instability.

The conference will highlight key themes such as maternal and child health in fragile settings, mental health and trauma care in conflict zones, the role of digital innovation and AI in humanitarian response, and the critical impact of philanthropy in crisis recovery. It will also feature country-specific sessions focused on Gaza, Syria, Sudan, and Ukraine.

This gathering provides a platform for cross-sector collaboration, networking, and solution-building among diverse global actors. Participants will gain valuable insights, explore new strategies, and forge partnerships to advance health equity and humanitarian response worldwide.

Target Audience

Physicians and all other healthcare professionals

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Apply evidence-based strategies for post-crisis recovery and health system strengthening, with a focus on integrating mental health services, leveraging artificial intelligence, and deploying mobile health interventions in low-resource and disaster-affected settings.
• Implement trauma-informed and culturally sensitive mental health approaches to support individual and community resilience during and after humanitarian crises.
• Design and adapt effective training modules that empower local healthcare professionals, enhance multidisciplinary collaboration, and improve care delivery in complex and unstable environments. 

Course Information

Live Course Start Date: October 24, 2025
Live Course End Date: October 26, 2025
Live Course Location: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile; 540 Michigan Avenue; Chicago, IL 60611
CME Release Date: November 6, 2025
Valid for Credit Through: March 31, 2026
Course Type: Live Course

Credits Available

Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Southern Medical Association designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 20.0  AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

System Requirements and Instructions for Participation and Credit

System Requirements

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Instructions for Participation and Credit

This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated; learners should claim only those credits that reflect the time actually spent in the activity. 

To successfully earn credit, participants must complete the activity online during the valid credit period noted, following these steps:

• Read the goals and objectives, accreditation information, and author disclosures.
• Login in below to study the educational content and references.
• Complete the evaluation and quiz.

Upon successful completion of these components, your certificate will be processed and emailed from [email protected]. Credits will be archived for 6 years; at any point within this time period you may login to your account to print a duplicate copy of your certificate.