What to know
The annual EIS conference is the nation's flagship applied epidemiology conference where EIS officers share their work in leading-edge investigations, scientific findings, and forward-thinking strategies to inform improvements in public health—all while gaining valuable presentation experience. EIS officers engage in professional networking sessions, recognition ceremonies and various learning opportunities.
Next Conference
Save the Date for the 2026 Annual EIS Conference!
April 20–23, 2026
The 2025 Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference was held April 22-25, 2025, at the Downtown Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Visit the to browse the 2025 agenda-at-a-glance and to watch recorded sessions. Visit the 2025 EIS Media Resources web page to search abstracts by topic and geographic location.
Continuing Education
Deadline to claim continuing education credit was May 25, 2025.
Alexander D. Langmuir Lecture
The Langmuir Lecture is the preeminent public health lecture in the United States. First given in 1972, this lecture continues to be a highlight of the annual EIS Conference. The lecture is named for Alexander D. Langmuir, MD, MPH (1910–1993), a public health visionary and leader who established the Epidemiology Program at what was then called the Communicable Disease Center in 1949. Dr. Langmuir remained as ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's chief epidemiologist until his retirement in 1970. Notably, Dr. Langmuir founded EIS, established national disease surveillance for the United States, and led the development of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report at ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø. Learn more about Dr. Langmuir and Epidemiology at ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø.
2025 Alexander D. Langmuir Lecturer: Anne Schuchat, MD (RADM, USPHS (Ret.))
Retired US Public Health Service Rear Admiral and former Assistant Surgeon General, Anne Schuchat, MD, delivered the 2025 Langmuir Lecture, titled "Consequential Epidemiology: An EIS Love Story." Dr. Schuchat fondly recounted the stories of several EIS officers whose dedication and hard work saved lives and protected the public's health. Importantly, she provided timely and practical advice for those working in public health. She even enchanted the crowd by singing not one, but two songs!
The 2025 Langmuir Lecture video recording will be available on the EIS website in the coming weeks. Please continue to check this site for updates.
To access lectures from previous years, visit the .
Awards
Alexander D. Langmuir Prize Manuscript Award
This award recognizes a current EIS officer or recent alumnus for excellence in a written report or an epidemiologic investigation or study.
2025 recipients:
Brooke Staley, PhD, MPH (EIS 2023) - Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis, treatment, and telehealth use in adults — National Center for Health Statistics Rapid Surveys System, United States, October-November 2023
Kim Gressick, MD, MPH (EIS 2023) and Amy Nham, PharmD, MPH (EIS 2023) - Measles Outbreak Associated with a Migrant Shelter — Chicago, Illinois, February-May 2024
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Anne Schuchat Distinguished Friend of EIS Award
This award recognizes an individual for valued contributions that have made an important difference to the health, welfare, and happiness of EIS officers and the EIS Program. The award honors the mentorship and steadfast devotion of former ÐÇ¿ÕÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Principal Deputy Director and EIS alumnus, Anne Schuchat.
2025 recipient: Danice Eaton, PhD, MPH (EIS 2002)
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David J. Sencer Scholarship Award
The David J. Sencer Scholarship Award fund was established by the EIS Alumni Association to provide travel scholarships to potential Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) applicants to attend the EIS Conference each year.
2025 recipients: Casey Barber, PhD, MPH; Lyall Glait, MD; Schyler “Zane” Grodman, MD, MS; Kathleen Kuester, PhDc, ScM; Margaret Tomann, PhDc, MSPH; Jerrica L. Werner, MD, MH; Christopher Yao, MD, MPH; Al-Mounawara Yaya, MD, MPH
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Director's Award for Excellence in Epidemiology and Public Health Response
2025 recipient: Rwanda Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program
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Donald C. Mackel Memorial Award
This award recognizes a current EIS officer for the oral presentation that best exemplifies the effective application of a combined epidemiology and laboratory approach to an investigation or study.
2025 recipient: Madhura Vachon, PhD, MPH (EIS 2023)
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Iain C. Hardy Memorial Award
This award recognizes a current EIS officer or alumnus who has made an outstanding contribution to the control of vaccine-preventable diseases.
2025 recipient: Nathaniel Lewis, PhD (EIS 2019)
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J. Virgil Peavy Memorial Award
This award recognizes a current EIS officer for the oral presentation that best exemplifies the effective and innovative application of statistics and epidemiologic methods in an investigation or study.
2025 recipient: Heather Walker, DVM, MPH (EIS 2023)
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James H. Steele Veterinary Public Health Award
This award recognizes a current EIS officer or alumnus who has made outstanding contributions in the investigation, control, or prevention of zoonotic diseases or animal-related human health problems.
2025 recipient: Allison James, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVPM (EIS 2019)
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Jeffrey P. Koplan Award for Excellence in Scientific Presentation
Presented during International Night, hosted by the Field Epidemiology Training Program, this award recognizes a current EIS officer with the scientific poster presentation that most effectively emphasizes the results of an investigation and its impact on public health.
2025 recipient: No award given this year.
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Mitch Singal Excellence in Occupational and Environmental Health Award
This award recognizes a current EIS officer who gave an oral presentation that best exemplifies the effective application of public health epidemiology to an investigation in the area of occupational or environmental health.
2025 recipient: Eric Lundstrom, PhD, MPH (EIS 2023)
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Outstanding Poster Presentation Award
This award is presented to a current EIS officer for the poster that best exemplifies scientific content, including originality, study design and analysis; public health impact; and presentation effectiveness.
2025 recipients: No award given this year.
Paul C. Schnitker International Health Award
This award recognizes a current EIS officer or alumnus who has made a significant contribution to international public health.
2025 recipient: Megan Dorris, MMS, MPH (EIS 2023)
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Philip S. Brachman Award
This award recognizes excellence in teaching epidemiology to EIS officers.
2025 recipient: Ralph Cordell, PhD, MA
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Shalon M. Irving Health Equity Award
This award recognizes a current or former EIS officer's outstanding contributions to health equity and racial disparities research.
2025 recipient: Ghenet Besera, PhD, MPH (EIS 2022)
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Stephen B. Thacker Excellence in Mentoring Award
This award recognizes an individual who inspires the EIS community and exhibits unwavering commitment to the EIS program, officers, and alumni through demonstrated excellence in applied epidemiology training, mentoring, and building public health capacity.
2025 recipient: Jeff Duchin, MD
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William H. Foege Award
Presented as the highest honor during International Night, hosted by the Field Epidemiology Training Program, this award is presented to the best oral presentation.
2025 recipient: Ritah Namusoosa, Uganda Field Epidemiology Program; and Yvette Kisaka, Kenya Field Epidemiology Program