American College of Emergency PhysiciansKeynote Session
Emergency physicians don’t just treat patients—they restore hope, navigate chaos, and heal beyond the physical. “I’m a Healer” celebrates the resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication that defenes EM. It’s a powerful reminder of the impact you make every day and the strength found in overcoming challenges together.
Join us as Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton shares his inspiring journey of resilience—from childhood illness to cancer battles—offering a powerful message of perseverance, hope, and turning obstacles into opportunities.
Learn More About Scott Hamilton
Last year marked the 40th anniversary of his 1984 Olympic gold medal win, Scott Hamilton turned his podium into 40 plus years of impact.
The most recognized male figure skating star in the world, Scott Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.
In 1984, Scott captured the attention of the world with his Olympic Gold medal performances in Sarajevo and since has shared his love and enthusiasm for the sport as an analyst/commentator, performer, producer and best-selling author (Fritzy Finds a Hat, 2020, Finish First: Winning Changes Everything, 2018, The Great Eight, 2009 and Landing It, 1999). Scott further inspires others as a speaker, humanitarian, and as a cancer and pituitary brain tumor survivor.
After losing his mother to cancer, then becoming survivor himself, Scott turned activist, launching the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship). He founded several education and survivorship programs including Chemocare.com and the 4th Angel Mentoring Program. In addition to those programs, Scott wrote Fritzy Finds A Hat to help ease the conversation with children about cancer, with proceeds benefitting the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. Events such as Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer and An Evening with Scott Hamilton & Friends galas fund research into treatments that beat the cancer while sparing the patient.