EPIC 2026 · Conference Completed
The 5th Emergency Physician International Conference
EPIC 2026 took place on 9 July 2026, bringing together an international emergency medicine faculty and global clinical community for a free virtual educational conference focused on practical decision-making, extreme emergency medicine, and diagnostic abilities.
About the conference
Extreme Emergency Medicine and Diagnostic Abilities
EPIC 2026 brought international emergency medicine faculty together for a practical virtual learning event focused on high-pressure emergency care and diagnostic decision-making.
Conference program
EPIC 2026 schedule
Review the final EPIC 2026 conference programme and session schedule.
Who should attend
Built for emergency medicine and acute care learners
EPIC 2026 welcomed clinicians and learners across emergency medicine and acute care to a free international virtual educational event.
Emergency medicine physicians, residents, and trainees.
Acute medicine, critical care, and pre-hospital clinicians.
Nurse practitioners, advanced clinical practitioners, and physician associates.
Medical students and early-career clinicians interested in emergency care.
Global contribution
International emergency medicine perspectives
EPIC 2026 included faculty and contributors connected to institutions and organisations across multiple regions.
Europe
UK hospitals, IFRC, and Swedish emergency medicine representation.
North America
University-based emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine contributors.
MENA and Asia
Emergency medicine faculty from Egypt, UAE, Oman, Jordan, and regional organisations.
Australia
Emergency medicine and wellbeing-focused clinical leadership.
Africa
Egyptian emergency medicine academic and board representation.
Conference Host
Hosted by From Zero To Hero Medical Academy as a free annual virtual event.
Scientific Advisory Board
EPIC 2026 faculty and scientific leadership
International emergency medicine, pediatrics, disaster medicine, medical education, and acute care faculty.
Dr. Hesham Ibrahim
Conference Chairperson and Head of Scientific Committee. Emergency Medicine Consultant, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Jim Connolly
Emergency Medicine Consultant, Newcastle Hospitals. Immediate Past President of the European Society of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Ahmed Kamal
Emergency Medicine Consultant and Minor Injuries Lead for Andover, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Gareth Davies
Emergency Medicine Consultant and Clinical Director, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Emma Christmas
Emergency Medicine Consultant and Foundation Program Director, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Mohammed Aburagheef
Board member of the Swedish Society of Emergency Medicine and EuSEM prehospital section member.
Dr. Mohamed A Mohamed
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Western Michigan University.
Dr. Ashraf Elshehary
Emergency Medicine Senior Specialist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
Dr. Amr Elhasany
Emergency Medicine Associate Professor, New Giza University.
Dr. Mohamed Hassan Abdelaal
Emergency Medicine Consultant, Al Qassimi Hospital.
Dr. Muhammad Abdulhaleem
Emergency Medicine Specialty Doctor, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Mohamed Elwakil
Emergency Medicine Consultant, Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital.
Dr. Liqaa Rafee
Professor of Emergency Medicine and EM Residency Program Director.
Dr. Shona Main
Expedition and NHS Emergency Medicine Doctor, Adventure Medic Director.
Dr. Mohamed Nasreddin
Consultant of Emergency Medicine and National Guideline Committee member.
Dr. Wesam Ibrahim
Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Colorado; Associate Editor, African Journal of Emergency Medicine.
Dr. Giles Cattermole
Emergency Medicine Consultant, King's College Hospital.
Dr. Marie Line El Asmar
Clinical Research Fellow, Gastroenterology, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Megan Everett
Emergency Medicine Registrar, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr. Ahmed El Sandouby
Medical Consultant and Deputy Clinical Director of Specialty Medicine.
Dr. Ker Shiong Tan
Gastroenterology Research Fellow, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr. Naeem Toosy
Consultant Emergency Medicine with UK and UAE experience.
Dr. Mohamed Rashad
Emergency and Disaster Medicine Consultant, IFRC HQ.
Dr. Jabeen Fayyaz
Associate Professor and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Staff Physician, University of Toronto.
Dr. Ian Rodd
Pediatrics Consultant with interest in pediatric eating disorders and medical education.
Dr. Anil Kumar Golla Rajashekar
Emergency Medicine Consultant and Trust Resuscitation Lead, Hampshire Hospitals.
Organising Committee
EPIC 2026 organising team
Dr. Mohamed Mortagy
Head of the Organising Committee and member of the Scientific Advisory Committee.
Dr. Thanaa Elfasakhany
Emergency Medicine Physician, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Aya Samir
ICU and Anaesthesiology Specialist, Medical Education Specialist.
Dr. Rafat Shehata
Emergency Medicine Physician, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Abdelrahman El Gamal
Emergency Medicine Physician, University Hospitals Dorset.
Dr. Mostafa Fawzy
Emergency Medicine Physician, Hampshire Hospitals.
Dr. Ahmed Khalifa
Emergency Medicine Physician, Hampshire Hospitals.
Abstract Programme
EPIC 2026 Abstract Programme
The EPIC 2026 abstract programme welcomed case reports, original research, audits, and quality improvement projects from clinicians and students in emergency medicine and related acute care specialties.
Categories
- Case report
- Original research
- Audit or quality improvement project
Presentation Types
- E-posters
- Oral presentations
- Top-scoring abstract selected for main program
Key Rules
- Free submission
- Maximum 350 words
- Accepted abstracts published in the booklet
Ambassadors
EPIC 2026 Ambassador Programme
The ambassador programme gave students and early-career doctors an opportunity to support EPIC 2026 promotion and gain experience in medical education and conference engagement.
Role
Promote the conference within your organisation with support from the organising committee.
Recognition
Ambassadors receive website recognition and a participation certificate.
Participation
EPIC 2026 ambassadors supported conference promotion within their organisations and received recognition for their contribution.
Ambassador faculty
Current ambassador representation
FAQ & Conference Information
Everything you need to know before joining EPIC 2026
When was EPIC 2026 held?
EPIC 2026 was held on Thursday, 9 July 2026 as a live virtual conference broadcast from the United Kingdom via Zoom.
Who should attend?
EPIC is designed for Emergency Physicians, Emergency Medicine Trainees, Acute & Critical Care clinicians, Medical Students, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physician Associates, and healthcare professionals interested in emergency medicine.
Was EPIC 2026 free to attend?
Yes. EPIC 2026 was offered free of charge to registered healthcare professionals worldwide.
Were certificates of attendance provided?
Yes. Certificates of Attendance were available to participants who met the conference attendance requirements.
Does EPIC provide CME or CPD credits?
No. EPIC 2026 does not provide formal CME or CPD accreditation.
Can I still access EPIC 2026 content?
Available EPIC 2026 educational content can be accessed through the official TrainerCentral page. Access EPIC 2026 here.
How can I contact the conference team?
Please email us at crm@fromzerotohero.info if you have any questions regarding registration or the conference.
Conference Policies
Our commitment to independent medical education
- EPIC is an independent educational conference focused on evidence-based emergency medicine.
- The conference was free to attend for registered participants.
- Certificates of Attendance were available to eligible attendees after the event.
- Conference committee members and faculty contribute voluntarily to support global emergency medicine education.
- Selected educational content may remain available through From Zero To Hero learning platforms.
Continue learning with EPIC 2026.
Access the available educational content from the 5th Emergency Physician International Conference and revisit the EPIC 2026 learning experience.