NY Metro Chapter: June 2026 Virtual Movie Night - Invisible Corps

When:  Jun 2, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM (ET)

NY Metro Chapter: June 2026 Virtual Movie Night - Invisible Corps  

 
Event Description:
Invisible Corps highlights the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, one of the nation’s uniformed services dedicated to protecting and advancing public health. Through real-world examples, the documentary showcases the critical role these professionals play in emergency response, disease prevention, and strengthening public health infrastructure across the United States and globally.
 
This program will begin with a virtual screening of Invisible Corps, followed by a guided discussion and audience Q&A. Attendees will gain insight into the intersection of public health, clinical research, and community impact, while exploring the often unseen work that supports population health and crisis response. 
 
Panelists:
  • CAPT (Ret.) Andrew J. Chen, FACHE, CEM, MPH, MBA 
  • CDR (Ret.) Harlem J. Gunness, PhD, MPH
  • LCDR Samantha DiMisa, Ph.D.
  • LT Leighland Feinman, PhD
  • LCDR Joseph Douglass, PT, DPT, OCS
 
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the role and impact of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps in advancing public health and emergency response efforts
  2. Recognize the contributions of public health professionals in managing national and global health crises, including infectious disease outbreaks and natural disasters
  3. Explore how public health infrastructure, policy, and field operations intersect with clinical research and healthcare delivery 
 
Event Agenda:
6:30 – 6:35 PM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
6:35 – 7:35 PM: Film Screening (Invisible Corps)
7:35 – 8:00 PM: Group Discussion and Q&A 
 
Registration Information:
Click here to register before 6/1/26. Each attendee is required to have their own registration – only one registration per transaction.
 
  • NY Metro Chapter Member: $0
  • Other Chapter Member/ACRP Member: $15
  • Non-Member: $25
 
After registering, please visit the event's community page to find the login information or any additional event updates, and to communicate with the event organizer.
 
The educational portion of this event may be self-reported as 1.5 points toward an attendee’s Maintenance of Certification. These points are subject to review and acceptance by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals in accordance with the criteria established. Attendees should keep a record of event participation in case they are randomly selected to participate in the maintenance verification process. The Chapter can provide a certificate of attendance upon request. 

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