Through the Center for Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response (CDPER), the AMA strives to be recognized as an important national educational resource for enhancing the disaster preparedness and response capabilities of both civilian and military providers. 

As the threat of terrorist attacks and other public health emergencies remains high on the list of concerns for the nation, the AMA continues to address the need to train physicians and other health professionals through its National Disaster Life Support (NDLS) Program.  This program was created to teach physicians, medical students and other health professionals about their integrated roles and responsibilities in community, state or regional disaster response.
        

AMA Center for Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response receives $1 million grant from the US Department of Homeland Security 

Council on Scientific Affairs Report 1 (I-03)
AMA National Disaster Life Support Program

BDLS/ADLS CME Credit Available at the Medical
College of Georgia

AMA serves as member in The Partnership for Anthrax Vaccine Education

Bioterrorism/Biological Agents, Preparedness, and Diagnosis and Treatment

JAMA Terrorism Preparedness Collection