The EmpowerED Women Speaker Series
The EmpowerED Women Speaker Series is a monthly virtual educational program presented in collaboration with ACEP International and AAWEP. This series features women leaders in emergency medicine from around the world, offering participants the opportunity to learn from their diverse professional experiences, leadership journeys, and practice-based insights. Each one-hour live session features an expert speaker presentation followed by an interactive Q&A. Designed for physicians, trainees, and other healthcare professionals interested in emergency medicine and leadership development, this series promotes global perspectives, professional growth, and meaningful dialogue across diverse practice settings.

Series Schedule
September 2026 EmpowerED Women International Speaker Series
- Dr. Kaushila Thilakasiri
- September 3rd, 2026
- 10:00 – 11:00am CT
October 2026 EmpowerED Women International Speaker Series
- Dr. Faith Komagum
- October 1st, 2026
- 10:00 – 11:00am CT
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November 2026 EmpowerED Women International Speaker Series
- Dr. Christina Shenvi
- November 5th, 2026
- 10:00 – 11:00am CT
December 2026 EmpowerED Women International Speaker Series
- Dr. Samjhana Basnet
- December 3rd, 2026
- 10:00 – 11:00am CT
February 2027 EmpowerED Women International Speaker Series
- Dr. Megan Rybarczyk (MD, MPH, FACEP)
- February 4th, 2027
- 10:00 – 11:00am CT