Josh McConkey, MD, FACEP, FACEM

• Coordinating with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and other interagency partners to synchronize emergency response plans, operations, and resources for Defense Support of Civil Authorities. • Advising Joint Force Headquarters and civilian authorities on Air Force Reserve capabilities, readiness, and deployment in support of incident response and consequence management. • Facilitating rapid information flow, situational awareness, and decision-making between military leadership and civilian agencies during real-world incidents and national-level exercises. • Representing the Air Force Reserve Command in the NCR for contingency planning, interagency working groups, and national security event coordination. • Ensuring Air Force Reserve integration into national preparedness, response, and recovery frameworks in accordance with federal policy and DoD directives.

• Lead a 100+ bed en-route patient staging system with three Critical Care Transport Teams, ensuring agile medical operations. • Manage administrative, managerial, and training functions for 100+ medical professionals, optimizing patient care and global patient movement. • Oversee strategic planning, operational readiness, and mission capability with a $1.5M annual budget.

• Collaborated with Air Force Association Council to make legislative and policy recommendations for Air Force Reserve quality of life, equipment modernization, and military construction issues. • Analyzed data and trends to provide strategic insights for decision-making. • Represented US Air Force Reserve at various events and meetings to advocate for policy changes.

• Coordinated international education and training programs to achieve security cooperation mandates. • Oversaw budgets for Defense Health Program and International Military Education and Training. • Developed curriculum in collaboration with Defense Security Cooperation Agency and Combatant Commanders.

• Led medical support for 80+ Air Force Special Operations Combat Pararescue Airmen in Guardian Angel Rescue Squadron Units. • Administered Preservation of Force and Family Program (POTFF) for Special Forces Operators. • Oversaw aerospace medicine operations at the 304th Rescue Squadron in Portland, OR.

• Oversaw medical staff credentialing, privileging, and peer review processes at US Air Force Reserve. • Managed Medical Staff regulations, quality of medical care, and Total Force Initiative for First Integrated Wing. • Supervised medical policy and planning, ensuring efficient utilization of medical resources.

• Directed Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) operations, providing portable ICU services on transport aircraft. • Managed highly specialized medical assets for aeromedical evacuation (AE) system. • Oversaw team training and readiness for rapid deployment in emergency situations.

• Provided medical care and support to pilots and aircrew in extreme environments. • Diagnosed and treated medical conditions related to flight and space travel. • Implemented preventive measures to ensure the health, safety, and performance of aviation professionals. • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to optimize aerospace medicine practices.

• Oversees the development and implementation of emergency medical services at Tesla facility, ensuring top-notch patient care and regulatory compliance. • Provides medical oversight, training, and guidance to on-site emergency response teams, collaborating with health and safety leadership to enhance emergency preparedness.

• Non-profit, 501 (c)(3)- leads fundraising efforts to support North Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Helene. • Developes strategic partnerships to increase community engagement and leadership development. • Manages operations and oversees programs to achieve the organization's mission.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversaw clinical operations at Koru Emergency Physicians, PLLC to ensure high-quality emergency care delivery. • Manage business development, financial performance, and physician collaboration to maintain excellence in patient care and operational efficiency.

• Managed executive leadership and clinical staff at a 24-hour ER facility, focusing on quality care and patient experience. • Oversaw Marketing, Clinical, and Daily Operations to ensure world-class healthcare delivery. • Led the development of innovative medical care solutions to provide easily accessible and affordable services.

• Assisted in planning and preparations for emergency medical operations in the event of local, state, or federal emergencies. • Subject matter expert in National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), and the National Response Framework (NRF) for FEMA disaster response. • Collaborated with the Emergency Management Committee to ensure efficient and effective response strategies. • Developed and implemented training programs for staff to enhance emergency response capabilities.

• Supervised medical students and residents in Level I Trauma Center, Emergency Medicine Residency Program. • Administered clinical research studies and taught academic curriculum at Duke University. • Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and outcomes.

• Managed physician staffing and healthcare consulting services in New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. • Oversaw emergency care operations in rural and tertiary care facilities. • Developed strategies to optimize patient care and streamline healthcare processes.

• Oversaw all aspects of aviation medical policy, training, and operational health support for Army aviation personnel. • Ensured the medical readiness, safety, and performance optimization of aviators, aircrew, and support personnel across the Army. • Provided expert guidance on aeromedical policies, human performance, and aviation safety, directly impacting mission success and flight operations worldwide. • Developed and implemented aviation medicine policies to maintain the health, safety, and effectiveness of Army aviators and aircrew.

• Conducted medical evaluations to assess and maintain the flight readiness of Army aviators and aircrew. • Diagnosed and managed medical conditions impacting flight performance, such as fatigue and hypoxia. • Provided aeromedical education on aviation safety and human performance optimization.

• Provided acute and preventive medical care to soldiers as the primary medical officer for a battalion. • Led and oversaw the battalion aid station, ensuring medical readiness through physical exams and immunizations. • Coordinated medical evacuations and casualty care during training exercises and combat operations.

• Oversaw medical operations, including healthcare administration, logistics, and personnel management. • Led and coordinated medical support for deployed units, humanitarian missions, and disaster response operations. • Managed healthcare facilities to ensure efficient patient care and medical readiness.

• Provide immediate, life-saving medical care to diverse patient populations in a community hospital setting. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. • Rapidly assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients in high-pressure environments.

The course taught the foundation and skills for officers moving into joint command management and staff roles in a multinational, intergovernmental, or joint national security setting. It provided experience in developing national security policy and defense resource management. The course honed national decision-making skills to identify and apply the wide ranges of national power (political, economic, military, and diplomatic) to advance national objectives, emphasizing joint and combined operations.

The Air War College is an advanced postgraduate program that functions as the senior professional military education (PME) school of the U.S. Air Force. It emphasizes the development of joint knowledges, skills and attributes required of all Air Force, Sister Service, and international senior officers as well as Department of Defense and other National Security civilians, with special focus on their application to large organization and institutional leadership responsibilities. The Air War College's Mission is to: "prepare students to lead in a joint, interagency and multinational environment at the strategic level across the range of military operations; to develop cross-domain mastery of joint air, space, and cyberspace power and its strategic contributions to national security; and to advance innovative thought on National Security, Department of Defense and Air Forces issues."

Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), the Air Force’s intermediate professional military education (PME) school, prepares field grade officers of all services, international officers, and US civilians to assume positions of higher responsibility within the military and other government arenas. The ACSC curriculum encourages the development of higher order thinking by challenging students to think critically and exercise a combination of analytical and practical tools required as leaders charged with the nation’s defense. ACSC graduates are well educated in the profession of arms with emphasis on the use of air and space power in joint campaign planning and the operational art of war.