MedEd Showcase: Amplifying Innovation in the Digital Era

The full education program for SAEM26 will be available in early 2026.

Reflecting SAEM’s mission of innovation, mentorship, and community, the SAEM MedEd Showcase highlights high-impact, technology-driven advances in emergency medicine education. Digital educational tools and strategies are transforming how learners access information, engage with content, and contribute to the broader educational community. These innovations expand the reach and accessibility of medical education while responding to the evolving demands of emergency medicine practice. Such contributions are increasingly recognized as meaningful components of career development and academic advancement.

Building on the success of prior FOAMEd and MedEd Showcases, this session will feature three selected presenters, each delivering a concise pitch highlighting an innovative educational initiative. A panel of experienced medical educators will provide structured feedback, and presenters will share insights into both the successes and challenges encountered during development and implementation. A combination of panel scoring and live audience voting will determine the Showcase winner.

The dynamic format engages learners across training levels, including students, residents, fellows, and faculty. Attendees will leave with practical insights, inspiration for their own educational projects, and increased awareness of innovations shaping academic emergency medicine.

How Does It Work?

Four selected contestants will give a five to six-minute pitch-style presentation about their FOAMed innovation. The session will be moderated by a host, and a panel of prominent FOAMed experts will serve as judges and provide feedback on the FOAMed content. Presenters will also provide their perspectives regarding successes and challenges in developing their products. Voting will be a combination of judges' scoring, voting from live audience members, and social media engagement generated for each innovation. The winner will be announced through the SAEM social media accounts the week following the session.