ACEP Annual Leadership and Advocacy Conference

After receiving his MD from the Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Paul Bolger undertook his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago and studied for his MBA at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He currently serves as an attending emergency physician at UnityPoint Health Trinity Medical Center in the Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois and owns Medical Aesthetics and Wellness Center in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Paul Bolger maintains active membership in several professional organizations, including the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

ACEP chapters advocate for high-quality emergency care, as well as patient and physician rights. The organization currently consists of more than 30,000 physicians, residents, and medical students. Members have access to discounts, professional resources, and numerous events.

One such event is the annual Leadership and Advocacy Conference, which occurs each spring. The four-day conference features forums and meetings, seminars, panels, training, and networking opportunities. During its final day, attendees can earn American Medical Association (AMA) continuing education credits by participating in Leadership Day.

Last year, during the Las Vegas event, Leadership Day included panels on the mentorship of future medical leaders and ways to increase diversity in leadership. Speakers shared the strategic plan of the AMA and opportunities for emergency medicine.

Each year, the second-to-last day of the conference closes with a reception and dinner. Next year’s event will take place in Washington, DC.