EPIC 2026
The 5th Emergency Physician International Conference
A free virtual emergency medicine conference focused on extreme emergency medicine, diagnostic decision-making, and pediatric mental health emergencies.
About the conference
Extreme Emergency Medicine and Diagnostic Abilities
EPIC 2026 brings 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
The 2026 program image can be updated later when the final schedule changes.
Who should attend
Built for emergency medicine and acute care learners
A practical international conference for clinicians who want high-value emergency medicine education without registration fees.
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 includes 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.
Dr. Bishan Rajapakse
Associate Professor and Emergency Physician; wellbeing, culture, and sustainability champion.
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 submission
Submit your abstract for free
EPIC 2026 welcomes abstracts 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
Conference ambassador opportunity
A practical opportunity for students and early-career doctors to support the conference and gain medical education experience.
Role
Promote the conference within your organisation with support from the organising committee.
Recognition
Ambassadors receive website recognition and a participation certificate.
Apply
Contact the team through the EPIC 2026 ambassador application route.
Apply as AmbassadorAmbassador faculty
Current ambassador representation
FAQ and policies
Essential conference information
When is EPIC 2026?
EPIC 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, 9 July 2026 as a virtual event broadcast from the UK via Zoom.
Is EPIC 2026 free?
Yes. EPIC 2026 offers free registration and free abstract submission.
Does EPIC 2026 offer CME or CPD points?
No. The conference does not offer CME or CPD points.
How can I contact the conference team?
Email the team at crm@fromzerotohero.info.
Transparency
Conference declarations
- The conference is not sponsored by any institution or pharmaceutical company.
- A certificate of attendance will be sent to each attending participant after the conference.
- Advisory, organisational, and scientific committee members work on a volunteer basis.
- The conference will be recorded and selected parts may be made available on YouTube.
Book your free EPIC 2026 seat or submit your abstract for review.
Join an international emergency medicine learning event focused on real clinical decision-making.