Advanced EM Workshops

An Advanced EM Workshop is an intensive educational program that focuses on particular techniques, skills, and practical aspects of the field. SAEM26 Workshops feature in-depth overviews of cutting-edge research related to academic emergency medicine in such categories as clinical innovations, teaching, gender and bias, and research.

Register for full-day, half-day and two-hour workshops through our SAEM26 registration portal. Secure the lowest rate by registering by March 10, 2026 .

New for SAEM26!

Workshops will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, and Thursday, May 21, 2026. Please plan with these days in mind. These are still ticketed workshops, but will be included in your registration.

Full-Day Workshops

SAEM26 Consensus Conference I: Rebuilding Trust and Mitigating Unreliable Information

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping emergency care, yet standards, infrastructure, and training lag. This consensus conference convenes clinicians, educators, data scientists, patients, industry representatives, and policymakers to prioritize high-value use cases, define evaluation and equity safeguards, and outline workforce competencies. The format includes a keynote address, panel discussions, interactive working groups, and real-time polling to produce a 10-year research agenda and implementation roadmap.

SAEM26 Grant Writing Workshop: Strategies for Success in Academic Emergency Medicine

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The workshop includes 10 distinct talks and small-group discussions on topics such as grant types and granting agencies; grant mechanics at the National Institutes of Health; specific aims; significance and innovation; approach and rigor; and foundation grants. The session also introduces a new discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in grant writing, along with content designed for first-time grant writers.

Training the Trainers: Basic Emergency Care for Global Impact

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored by SAEM’s Global Emergency Medicine Academy, this course is developed with the International Committee of the Red Cross to address emergency care education needs in low- and middle-income countries. Participants learn to teach frontline providers in low-resource settings through multimodal instruction, including case scenarios, small-group work, lectures, hands-on skills stations, and interactive large-group discussions.

SAEM26 Consensus Conference II: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Emergency Medicine

May 21, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform emergency medicine through predictive analytics, real-time decision support, and patient-centered care. This consensus conference unites a diverse group of stakeholders to evaluate the current landscape of health information and set a 10-year research agenda to guide AI implementation and high-impact studies that advance the specialty and improve patient care. The goal is to strengthen the evidence base, inform clinical practice, and support emergency care professionals in navigating an evolving information environment.

Half-Day Morning Workshops

Precision Pain Control: Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks for Every Clinician

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Nerve blocks are a vital tool in multimodal pain management in the emergency department. This workshop features ultrasound experts from across the country, each specializing in nerve blocks. Participants rotate through hands-on stations focusing on upper and lower extremity and truncal blocks. The workshop is designed for all experience levels, from residents to senior faculty.

The Ethics of Intelligence: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Medicine Education

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

From artificial intelligence–generated case reports to bias and plagiarism concerns, AI is transforming emergency medicine. This four-hour interactive workshop uses four scenarios—privacy, bias, simulation accuracy, and integrity—to drive breakout discussions and faculty synthesis. Designed for educators, leaders, and trainees, it emphasizes reflection and peer learning while offering frameworks for responsible AI use to guide policy, protect learners, and uphold professional standards.

From Mission to Momentum: Driving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

This interactive workshop unites leaders from the SAEM Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine and the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine DEI Committee to reaffirm a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through interactive didactics and discussions, participants engage with evidence-based strategies, design individualized DEI roadmaps, and leave with actionable steps to sustain momentum and advance equity across institutions.

Navigating Leadership in Academic Emergency Medicine: Strategies for Mid-Career Advancement

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Held in conjunction with the Academy of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine, mid-career faculty connect, learn, and explore evolving career pathways within traditional promotion and other leadership tracks. The symposium addresses a gap in faculty development for mid-career professionals, creates exposure to diverse pathways, and provides a space for discussion, peer exchange, and mentorship while supporting the SAEM strategic goals of leadership cultivation, inclusivity, and member engagement.

Conversations That Matter: A Practical Palliative Care Curriculum for Emergency Medicine

May 21, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Emergency physicians lead critical conversations on goals of care and symptom management, yet structured training remains limited. This workshop equips residents and faculty with evidence-based frameworks using role-play, simulation, and milestone mapping. Participants practice coaching, design emergency department (ED) scenarios, and gain tools to integrate palliative care into training. Specific attention is given to designing palliative care curricula for residency programs.

Coaching for Growth: Accelerating Learners and Elevating Faculty Performance

May 21, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Coaching is an evidence-based intervention that improves growth, performance, and skill development while reducing burnout. This workshop, sponsored by the SAEM Faculty Development and SAEM Wellness committees, empowers participants to integrate coaching into their academic roles. Emergency medicine faculty with expertise in coaching lead participants through focused content and hands-on practice to develop core coaching skills and design strategies for incorporating coaching into education and faculty development programs.

Half-Day Afternoon Workshops

Figuring Out the Fiberoptic: Mastering Airway Skills

May 18, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The SAEM Airway Interest Group hosts airway experts from across the country for a hands-on skills session designed to supplement fiberendoscopy training. Participants gain experience using the fiberendoscope in various clinical scenarios while receiving advanced didactic instruction.

Money Moves in Medicine: Financial Fluency for Women Leaders in Academic Emergency Medicine

May 18, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine-sponsored workshop equips women in academic emergency medicine with the financial fluency and leadership skills needed to advance into higher roles. The session includes expert-led presentations and interactive activities focused on budgeting, strategic planning, and aligning personal and institutional goals to navigate high-impact financial conversations in academic medicine.

The Art of Healing: Applying the Health Humanities in Emergency Medicine Education

May 18, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Health humanities represent innovative approaches to preparing emergency physicians for the challenges of 21st-century medicine. National guidelines and research support the role of health humanities in sustaining well-being, enhancing clinical skills, and understanding the social and historical factors that influence health. Participants gain foundational knowledge in health humanities, experience narrative medicine, medical improv, and arts-based exercises, and learn strategies for effective implementation.

The Vice Chair Pathway: Defining Your Leadership Journey in Academic Emergency Medicine

May 18, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mid- and senior-level academic faculty, including vice chairs, face unique professional challenges and opportunities that are often underrepresented in traditional SAEM programming. These mid-career professionals determine their next steps, whether pursuing chair positions or alternative leadership paths. This pathway symposium gathers mid-career faculty to share insights, explore advancement strategies, and chart individualized pathways to success.

The Hackathon: Team-Based Innovation in Emergency Medicine

May 18, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This “Shark Tank”-style hackathon, sponsored by the SAEM Informatics, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence Interest Group, fosters innovation, teamwork, and technical literacy through collaborative problem-solving. Participant teams collaboratively develop strategic solutions to a real-world emergency department challenge using insights derived from a dataset provided before the workshop. Proposed solutions are evaluated on innovation, strategy, feasibility, and presentation.

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Two Hour Workshops

The Art of Active Learning: Debriefing, Feedback, and Engagement in Medical Education

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

This Simulation Academy–led workshop explores how educators effectively engage students in critical thinking, discussion, and reflection. It focuses on experiential and student-centered learning strategies essential for today’s active learning environments. Participants practice tools to foster learner growth in classroom, small-group, and clinical settings. The session covers psychological safety, communication, debriefing, and facilitation skills in interactive, faculty-led groups.

Competency-Based Medical Education Made Practical: Building Programs That Work

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

Competency-based medical education (CBME) is the predominant model for the future of medical education. CBME includes five core components: a competency framework, progressive sequencing to support advancement, tailored learning experiences, coaching, and programmatic assessment. This hands-on workshop, informed by a 12-program implementation pilot, guides participants in adapting and implementing these components within their own institutional context.

Beyond Survival: Delivering Excellence in Austere Environments

May 18, 2026 8:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

This hands-on workshop teaches physicians essential skills for providing medical care when traditional resources are unavailable. Beyond basic survival, it focuses on maintaining professional standards and delivering the best possible care in austere settings. Topics include personal and group hygiene, water purification, creating an effective medical kit, and using navigation tools. Participants gain knowledge and confidence to lead during any crisis with limited resources.

Priming the Pipeline: Empowering Early Career Women in Emergency Medicine

May 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

This session begins with a panel of mid- and senior-level women faculty in emergency medicine who share reflections on common challenges faced by early career women. Participants then complete a guided, self-reflection activity to identify personal challenges and begin developing a career map. Panelists and other women leaders lead small group coaching sessions, followed by a guided debriefing to close the workshop.

Peer Review Like a Pro: From Critique to Constructive Impact

May 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

This session provides an overview of the peer-review process and includes an exercise that applies basic critical appraisal skills to perform a high-quality review. Participants practice skills commonly taught in medical school and reinforced in residency, applying them to unpublished manuscripts using principles of evidence-based medicine. After the session, participants pair with faculty mentors to perform peer reviews.

Beyond Mastery: Designing Simulations That Inspire Adaptive Expertise

May 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.

Emergency medicine educators collaboratively explore how to reimagine simulation design using the Master Adaptive Learner model and Preparation for Future Learning principles. Through brief presentations, breakout sessions, and facilitated focus groups, participants identify barriers and co-create practical strategies for implementing simulations that foster adaptive expertise. This interactive session bridges theory and practice and equips educators with actionable approaches to support adaptive learning.

Seeing Beyond the Image: Mastering Resuscitative Transesophageal Echocardiography

May 18, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.

Resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography (rTEE) is not just for pretty pictures —it is a lifesaving, game-changing tool for acute resuscitation. This training elevates rTEE from image capture to a dynamic art, equipping participants with the clinical expertise to make masterful, split-second decisions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Through immersive case studies and simulation, the workshop demonstrates how rTEE improves survival and diagnostic accuracy when every critical second counts.

PeDAGogy in Practice: Demystifying Causal Inference for Observational Researchers

May 18, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.

Through an interactive format with breakout sessions, attendees learn the language of potential outcomes and counterfactuals, the basics of Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) construction (including links to free DAG resources), and the motivation for and application of target trial emulation in observational research. Perspectives from journal editors on the importance of these concepts and their contribution to advancing emergency care research are also provided.

Building Equity Through Simulation: Practical Tools for Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine

May 21, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Simulation has transformed EM training but is underused and inconsistently applied to promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). This workshop presents a toolkit for developing JEDI-focused simulations. Using real-world examples, participants learn evidence-based guidelines for scenario design, patient selection, facilitation, and debriefing, leaving with adaptable tools for impactful, equity-centered simulations.

Inside the Emergency Department: Operations, Leadership, and Efficiency

May 21, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This workshop introduces high-yield topics in emergency department operations and administration, targeting early-career operational leaders. Participants explore key concepts in emergency department management, with emphasis on the unique considerations of academic centers. The session includes approaches to staffing, quality assurance, and departmental leadership.

Be the Best Teacher: Clinical Teaching Educational Boot Camp

May 21, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Excellence in clinical teaching is critical for emergency medicine faculty, yet many lack formal training in instructional methods. This program serves as a boot camp for medical educators focused on clinical teaching. It covers specific, evidence-based teaching techniques through facilitated discussion, application, and practice. This intensive, accessible course in emergency medicine clinical teaching provides educators with the foundational skills needed to enhance bedside instruction and learner engagement.

Evening Workshop

Evidence-Based Dissemination of Geriatric Emergency Care: Delirium and Medication Safety

May 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

This workshop focuses on implementing and disseminating updated Geriatric Emergency Department Delirium and Medication Safety Guidelines to improve emergency care for older adults. Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, participants collaborate to develop actionable plans that promote patient-centered, evidence-based improvements in clinical practice. Through breakout sessions, stakeholders—including clinicians, educators, patients, and policymakers—identify implementation challenges, refine dissemination strategies, and shape a research agenda to evaluate these efforts. The session fosters collaboration across disciplines to strengthen age-friendly emergency care and advance the national agenda for geriatric emergency medicine.