Western Regional Meeting
The 2026 SAEM Western Regional Meeting will be held March 13-14, 2026, at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California. This meeting is a great opportunity for emergency medicine (EM) faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students to present research, educational innovations, and case reports; engage in interactive workshops and simulation sessions; and connect with peers and academic leaders from across the Western region.
This year's theme, "Innovations in Teaching," will feature plenary sessions led by regional residency programs showcasing creative and effective educational strategies.
We're now accepting abstract submissions! Please use this link to submit your proposals. Abstract submissions are due January 5, 2026.
Location
Eisenhower Health
39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Hotels Within 20 Miles of Eisenhower Health
- Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa: 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage CA, 92270. Phone 760-568-2727.
- Hilton Garden Inn Palm Springs/Rancho Mirage: 71-700 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage CA, 92270. Phone 760-776-9700.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rancho Mirage/Palm Springs: 71730 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage CA, 92270. Phone 760-340-5516.
- The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage: 68900 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage CA, 92270. Phone 760-321-8282.
- The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa: 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage CA, 92270. Phone 760-328-5955.
- JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa: 74-855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert CA, 92260. Phone 760-341-2211.
- Sands Hotel & Spa: 44985 Province Way, Indian Wells CA, 92210. Phone 888-455-5160.
- Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas: 44600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells CA, 92210. Phone 888-788-5576.
- Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa: 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells CA, 92210. Phone 800-805-5223.
Agenda
March 13, 2026
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Keynote Speaker, Dr. Wendy Coates |
| 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Presentation of "Top" Abstracts |
| 3:00-3:15 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. | New Speakers Forum* |
| 4:15-4:45 p.m. | Board of Directors Remarks, Dr. Bryn Mumma |
| 4:45-6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
March 14, 2026
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Registration/Breakfast |
| 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Abstract Presentations |
| 10:30-10:45 a.m. | Break |
| 10:45-12:00 p.m. | "Innovations in Medical Education" Plenary Session |
| 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Lunch Breakouts: Medical Student Lunch with Program Directors / AWAEM Session |
| 1:00-2:30 p.m. | Workshops (medical students/faculty/SimWars) |
| 2:30-2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45-4:45 p.m. | Residents Interesting Case Presentation* |
| 4:45-5:15 p.m. | Awards / Closing Remarks |
*Please sign up for either the New Speakers Forum or the Residents Interesting Case Presentation. The submission deadline is January 31, 2026.
Sponsorship Information
- Tier 1: $4,000 - unlimited faculty/fellows/residents and students
- Tier 2: $2,500 - 5 faculty and unlimited fellows/residents and students
Committee Co-chairs
James T. Niemann, MD
EM Residency Inaugural Program Director; Emeritus Professor of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine
Shahram Lotfipour, MD
EM Residency Program Director Emeritus; Professor of Emergency Medicine and Public Health, UCI School of Medicine
Wirachin Hoonpongsimanont, MD
EM Residency Associate Program Director; EM Educational Fellowship Program Director
Andrea Hladik, MD
EM Residency Program Director; Department Chair, Emergency Medicine
Questions
Contact SAEM Headquarters.