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FIFA Clinical Readiness Trainings: Project ECHO Series

April 1, 2026

The Region 2 National Special Pathogen Training Center hosted at H+H / Bellevue is hosting a series of trainings related to FIFA World Cup Preparedness, featuring experts on topic areas ranging from mass casualty preparedness to bioterrorism. We encourage all to share this information with your front-line staff and clinicians. The following sessions are scheduled. Recordings for complete sessions are available on the Region 2 RESPTC website.

Registration for future sessions can be completed here.

Intro to World Cup and USA 250

Dr. Mary Foote & Dr. Matthew Steenberg

March 12, 2026; 12pm
Mass Casualty – Overview and Medical Surge/Load Balancing

Dr. John Hick & Kelly McKinney

March 26, 2026; 12pm
Mass Casualty – Vehicular Attack and Active Shooter

Dr. Deborah Kuhls, Dr. Ian Wittman, & Dr. Samuel Hawkins

April 16, 2026; 12pm
Environmental Threats – Heat Emergency, Air Quality

Dr. Jeremy Hess & Dr. Laura Bozzi

April 30, 2026; 12pm
Bioterrorism

Dr. Beth Cameron & Dr. Amesh Adalija

May 14, 2026; 12pm
Travel-associated Infections – Identify/Isolate/Inform

Dr. Sally Slavinski & Dr. Mary Foote

May 28, 2026; 12pm

Please contact Amanda Chang at NYU Langone Health with any questions.