AACEM/AAAEM Annual Retreat
AACEM/AAAEM Annual Retreat
March 15-18, 2026
Sheraton Maui - Direct Link to Reserve Your Room
Maui, HI
Registration: OPEN
Chairs and Administrators can register online here or complete the 2026 AACEM/AAAEM Annual Retreat PDF form and submit it to AACEM@saem.org.
Pricing
Early Bird Registration | Standard Registration | Late/Onsite Registration | |
Ends 12/5/2025 | Ends 1/23/2026 | After 1/23/2026 | |
AACEM Member | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
AAAEM Member | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
AACEM/AAAEM/SAEM Non-Member | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
CDP or CAEMA Participant* | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
CDP and CAEMA Participants: Your tuition includes CDP Session #2 and CAEMA Session #3, but it does not cover the separate retreat registration fee.
For guests, the price to attend the Opening Reception/Luau (Sunday, March 15, 2026; 6:00pm) is $150 per person 21 years or older. The price for guests under 21 is $50 per person. Please see the registration link to add guests at these events.
Cancellation Policy
A $50 fee will be charged for cancellations made prior to January 23, 2026. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made on or after January 23, 2026.
Housing and Travel
Host Hotel
The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, 2605 Kaanapali Pkwy, Lahaina, HI, is the official host hotel for the 2026 AACEM/AAAEM Annual Retreat. Located at the legendary Pu‘u Keka‘a (Black Rock) on Ka‘anapali Beach, this oceanfront resort offers a breathtaking blend of natural beauty, Hawaiian culture, and modern luxury—just minutes from Lahaina’s vibrant shopping, dining, and historic charm.
Hotel Perks:
Complimentary Hawaiian cultural activities are offered daily, including hula lessons, lei making, and ukulele classes.
Nightly cliff diving ceremony at sunset at Puʻu Kekaʻa (Black Rock).
The resort offers complimentary shuttle service to nearby attractions, including Lahaina Town and Whalers Village.
Hotel Reservations
Book your group rate for AACEM/AAAEM Joint Retreat 2026
When booking via the link above, please keep in mind that any pre/post extensions and upgraded rooms may not always be available to book online. If you are having trouble with the online link, please contact the Group Reservations team at 1-808-921-4645 or email grp.00377@marriott.com. The group reservations team is available from Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm HST (closed on weekends on holidays). The group voicemail and email box is also monitored daily to assist you.
The Marriott Maui is offering a group rate $379 USD per night and resorts fee of $35 USD per day. Be sure to book by February 13, 2026. When booking, you may also notice that there is a notification under the rate that says “Includes 49 USD Resort Fee.” Please rest assured that the discounted resort charge of $35.00 will be applied onsite at the hotel.
Administrators, please plan to arrive at the resort before 1:00 pm HST on Sunday, March 15th, for the AAAEM General Session. Chairs, please plan to arrive at the resort before 6:00 pm HST on Sunday, March 16th, for the AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Welcome Reception/Luau. Programming ends on Wednesday, March 18th, by 11:00 am HST.
Air Travel
The following airports are advisable options when traveling to Maui, HI.
Kahului Airport (OGG) - 28 miles to/from the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa
Transportation
Car rentals, taxis, and rideshare services are available at Kahului Airport (OGG).
Taxi and rideshare fares to the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa are estimated at $90–$120 one way, with a travel time of approximately 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.
Shared airport shuttles are also available.
Retreat Schedule
*Schedule is subject to change.
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Certificate in Academic Emergency Medicine Administration (CAEMA) Session (CAEMA Participants Only) | Kula Room |
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Registration | Maui Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 PM - | Certificate in Academic Emergency Medicine Administration (CAEMA) Group Dinner (CAEMA Participants Only) | TBD |
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Registration | Maui Ballroom Foyer |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Certificate in Academic Emergency Medicine Administration (CAEMA) Session (CAEMA Participants Only) | Kula Room |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | AACEM Chair Development Program (CDP) Session (CDP Participants Only) | Hana Room |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | AAAEM General Session - Wear your institution gear! (AAAEM/Administrators Only) 1:00 - 1:30 PM: Introduction and Icebreaker (Jennifer Muir, EdD, MBA, Katy Oksuita, MS, Jenna Wepfer, MBA) 1:30 - 1:50 PM: Benefits of Membership and Leadership Transition (Jennifer Muir, EdD, MBA) 1:50 - 2:10 PM: Strategic Planning Committee Update (Steve Maxwell, MSM, Kashwayne Williams, MBA, MHA) 2:10 - 2:20 PM: Committee Charter Poster Review 2:20 - 2:30 PM: Committee Meeting Breakouts 2:40 - 2:50 PM: Break 2:50 - 3:30 PM: Beyond Awareness: Belonging and Wellness, Where Intention Meets Impact (Becky McGowan, MBA, Paula Abercrombie, MPA, Katy Oksuita, MS) 3:30 - 4:00 PM: Tools of the Trade (Becky McGowan, MBA, Lauren Tanzer, MBA) 4:00 PM: Adjourn | Kapalua/Napali Rooms |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | AAAEM First-Timers and MIP Reception (Invite Only) | AAAEM President's Suite |
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | AACEM First-Timers Reception (Invite Only) | AACEM President's Suite |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Welcome Luau (All to Attend) | Ka'Anapali Beach |
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Registration | Maui Ballroom Foyer |
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Women's Breakfast: Chairs | Kula Room |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Breakfast | Courtyard |
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Joint Session and Lunch (All to Attend) 8:30 - 8:45 AM: Welcome and Award Session (Ian B. K. Martin, MD, MBA) 8:45 - 9:45 AM: Keynote: Tribal Leadership (Jerris R. Hedges, MD) 9:45 - 10:00 AM: Break 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Keynote: The Future of AI in EM (Graham Walker, MD) 11:00 - 11:45 AM: Reimbursement Update (Michael. A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP) 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Break/Lunch Service 12:15 - 12:45 PM: Benchmark Session (Operations) 12:45 - 2:00 PM: ACGME Session | Maui Ballroom |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | AAAEM Executive Committee Dinner (Invite Only) | TBD |
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Help Desk | Maui Ballroom Foyer |
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM | AACEM Networking Retreat Breakfast and Morning Session (AACEM/Chairs Members Only) 7:30 - 8:15 AM: Breakfast and Committee Updates (Ian B. K. Martin, MD, MBA and Committee/Workgroup Chairs) 8:15 - 8:30 AM: Group Photo 8:30 - 9:30 AM: Research Session 9:30 - 9:45 AM: Break 9:45 - 10:15 AM: A Tale of Two Orphans: A Chair's Guide to GME Displacement Events (Richard J. Hamilton, MD, MBA) 10:15 - 11:00 AM: Career Development in the Era of a Transactional Generation 11:00 - 11:15 AM: Break 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM: Hot Topics (Ian B. K. Martin, MD, MBA and AACEM Executive Committee) | Maui Ballroom |
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM | AAAEM Networking Retreat Breakfast and Morning Session (AAAEM/Administrators Only) 7:30 - 8:30 AM: Breakfast 8:30 - 8:45 AM: Group Photo 8:45 - 9:45 AM: Strategies to Optimize Department Revenue (Michael. A. Granovsky, MD, CPC, FACEP) 9:45 - 10:00 AM: Break 10:00 - 10:30 AM: Benchmark Analytics: Introducing the Administrative Staffing Survey (Sara Engel, MBA, CAEMA - Alyssa (Tyransky) Starcher, MTDA, Members of the Administrative Staff Survey Committee) 10:30 - 11:00 AM: AI and Predictive Analytics - Applications for Emergency Medicine (Gregory M. Davis, MHA, FACHE) 11:00 - 11:30 AM: The Power Pivot: Thriving Amid Leadership Changes (Cali Myers, MHA, Frank Jurkiewicz, MBA, Gregory M. Archual, MBA) 11:30 - 11:55 AM: AAAEM Awards Ceremony (Jennifer Muir, EdD, MBA) | Kapalua/Napali Rooms |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Joint Session and Lunch (All to Attend) 12:00 - 12:30 PM: Break/Lunch Service 12:30 - 1:30 PM: When Leadership Hits Resistance: Identifying and Responding to Early Warning Signs - Cherri D. Hobgood, MD; Andra L. Blomkalns, MD, MBA; Marie-Carmelle Elie, MD; Susan B. Promes, MD, MBA) 1:30 - 2:00 PM: Benchmark Session (Compensation/Work Life Balance) | Maui Ballroom |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | URiM Chair Dinner | Duke's, 130 Kai Malina Pkwy, Lahaina, HI 96761 (Offsite) |
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Help Desk | Maui Ballroom Foyer |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Breakfast | Courtyard |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Joint Executive Committee Meeting (AACEM/AAAEM Executive Committee Members) | Kula Room |
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM | AACEM/AAAEM Retreat Joint Session (All to Attend) 8:30 - 8:45 AM: Morning Remarks and Award Session (Ian B. K. Martin, MD, MBA) 8:45 - 9:15 AM: Benchmark Session (Hot Topics) 9:15 - 9:45 AM: Tales from the Top Session 9:45 - 10:00 AM: Break 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Updates from Across Academic Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medicine Organization Leaders) | Maui Ballroom |
SAEMF Events During the 2026 AACEM/AAAEM Annual Retreat and throughout 2026
There are several exciting SAEMF events taking place during the 2026 AACEM/AAAEM Annual Retreat and throughout 2026. Two unique events are the AACEM Uncorked for EM: Teralani Sunset Sail on March 16 and Spa Day at the Retreat on March 17. All of these gatherings offer meaningful opportunities to connect with colleagues and engage with the SAEMF community in memorable settings. Visit the SAEMF Events page to see what’s planned and learn how to participate.