ACU 2025 Conference: The Power of Advocacy & The Promise of Primary Care
August 3-6, 2025 | The Westin Washington, DC Downtown | Washington, D.C.
The ACU Annual Conference brings together hundreds of healthcare clinicians, administrators, and public health and industry leaders from across the country, all with an interest in expanding access to care and improving healthcare delivery for medically underserved populations. The meeting is a special opportunity for clinicians, administrators, researchers, students, and advocates to network, learn, and share strategies to support our collective work.
This year’s ACU Conference theme, The Power of Advocacy & The Promise of Primary Care, spotlights the enduring potential and impact of our field’s shared ongoing commitment and advancement of community transformation for medically underserved populations across the U.S. to bring quality, patient-centered care within reach for all.
Read Our Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined ACU at our 2025 Conference! #ACUConf united clinicians, administrators, public health leaders, students, and advocates from across the U.S. to explore The Power of Advocacy & The Promise of Primary Care. Read our recap of our event’s many highlights, award winners, advocacy on Capitol Hill, and more.
Keynote Speakers
Tom Engels, Administrator of the Health Resources & Services Administration
A national public health authority now in his second tenure as the leader of the Health Resources & Services Administration, Tom Engels oversees initiatives at community health centers serving more than 32.5 million people at health centers across the U.S.
Tom Engels
Administrator of the Health Resources & Services Administration
Jim Macrae, Associate Administrator of HRSA's Bureau of Primary Health Care
Mr. Macrae has led the HRSA’s Bureau of Primary Health Care for more than 15 years, managing a $6 billion annual budget supporting more than health centers providing high-quality primary health care to more than 31 million people nationwide.
Jim Macrae
Associate Administrator of HRSA’s Bureau of Primary Health Care
Dr. Candice Chen, MD, MPH, Associate Administrator of HRSA's Bureau of Health Workforce
A renowned public health leader, Dr. Candice Chen, MD, MPH, oversees HRSA’s Bureau of Health Workforce and its 70 programs across the U.S., each working to build and retain a robust, multifaceted workforce to improve access to quality care.
Dr. Candice Chen
Associate Administrator of HRSA’s Bureau of Health Workforce
Rory Gardiner, Award-Winning Comedian and CCMA-Nominated Country Artist
Rory is an award-winning comedian and CCMA-nominated country artist. With over 100 million views on social media, his presentations blend stand-up comedy, music, and storytelling to deliver a powerful message on resilience, perception, and bold action.
Rory Gardiner
Award-Winning Comedian and CCMA-Nominated Country Artist
What Attendees Are Saying About ACU’s Annual Conference
Kyle McDaniel, Medical Student
Michele Lamantia, MD, CPE | Chief of Internal Medicine and IM Program Director, San Ysidro Health
Jessica Clarke Williams, DMD, MSD, FACD
Jeffrey Ring, PhD
View Our Agenda to Plan Your #ACUConf Experience
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Venue: The Westin DC Downtown
999 9th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, US
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