AMSUS - The Society of Federal Health Professionals 2026
Event Date
March 2–5, 2026
Location
National Harbor, MD
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe AMSUS Annual Meeting is the flagship event of AMSUS, The Society of Federal Health Professionals. This premier yearly event brings together dedicated U.S. federal health professionals from the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Homeland Security, alongside colleagues in public and global health.
The meeting is built around education, collaboration, and networking. Attendees can earn approximately 16.5 continuing education credit hours, and AMSUS provides CE/CME certificates across professional categories including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, healthcare executives, social workers, and dentists. Programming features federal and international plenary and breakout sessions, poster sessions, and an exhibit hall.
It is worth attending because it is one of the few venues where leaders from every federal health agency convene in one place. Each year, the AMSUS meeting attracts senior officials and attendees from all U.S. federal health agencies, as well as an international audience often including chief medical officers or their deputies from several nations, to discuss current topics and exchange ideas and lessons learned.
Show Highlights
Key features of the meeting include:
- Thought Leadership Forums: Unique events that bring together a distinguished panel of Federal Health Leaders from the Executive Advisory Council (EAC) and subject matter experts from the Executive Advisory Board (EAB), diving deep into critical health issues impacting military, public, and Veterans health.
- Continuing education: Approximately 16.5 credit hours are available for diligent attendees, with plenary presentations and posters included in the total number of CE hours.
- Exhibit hall activities: A one-day poster session, exclusive exhibit hall hours, product/demo presentations in the exhibit hall, added networking opportunities and interactive activities to engage attendees and exhibitors.
- Awards program: A highlight of the AMSUS annual meeting is the announcement of the VHA John D. Chase and AMSUS award winners.
The 2026 meeting carries the theme "Federal Healthcare: Leading the Way to a Healthier Future."
Registration
Registration is available through the AMSUS event portal via the "Register Now" link on the official meeting page. Organizations can also showcase their support for the federal health community by sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2026 AMSUS Annual Meeting.
For exhibitors, note that exhibit space sales for federal agencies open in advance of general sales, so interested companies should contact AMSUS early to secure booth space. On-site badge pick-up is available during the meeting.
History
Founded in 1891 and chartered by Congress in 1903 as the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, AMSUS later retained the acronym but officially renamed the organization The Society of Federal Health Professionals to reflect its wider reach and concerns in the 20th century. On Sept. 17, 1891, founder Nicholas Senn convened a dinner meeting at Chicago's Leland Hotel that included the Surgeons General of six states, and surgeons from at least 15 National Guard organizations.
The organization became the all-inclusive AMSUS in 1893, at its third annual meeting in Chicago, when its constitution was revised to allow membership to medical officers of the regular Army and Navy, as well as to officers of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service. The society today serves roughly 5,000 members, and since its inception, AMSUS has sponsored annual training and networking meetings, brought together industry and government leaders, and provided a forum for federal healthcare agencies to communicate with each other. The 2026 gathering marks the 134th Annual Meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 AMSUS Annual Meeting?
The 2026 AMSUS Annual Meeting takes place March 2-5, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. It is an in-person event with no virtual component.
Who should attend the AMSUS Annual Meeting?
The meeting is designed for U.S. federal health professionals from the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Homeland Security, along with colleagues in public and global health and industry partners.
Can I earn continuing education credits at the meeting?
Yes. Approximately 16.5 CE credit hours are available for diligent attendees, and AMSUS provides CE/CME certificates for categories including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, healthcare executives, social workers, and dentists.
How do I exhibit or sponsor at the AMSUS Annual Meeting?
Companies can sponsor or exhibit through the AMSUS event registration portal. Exhibit space for federal agencies opens ahead of general sales, so interested organizations should contact AMSUS early to secure booth space.
What is the theme of the 2026 meeting?
The 2026 AMSUS Annual Meeting theme is 'Federal Healthcare: Leading the Way to a Healthier Future,' with plenary and breakout sessions, a poster session, and an exhibit hall focused on federal, public, and global health advancements.
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