Sessions cover critical topics including palliative care, neutropenic fever, status epilepticus, mechanical ventilation and vasopressor use, point-of-care ultrasound for the crashing patient, psychiatric medication initiation, opioid use disorder with emerging threats such as xylazine, infectious disease updates, peer support and wellness, culturally competent care for fasting patients, and artificial intelligence in triage and documentation. Practical implementation models impacting care delivery and reimbursement are also highlighted.

Interactive components include resident and junior faculty competitions, poster presentations, networking roundtables, and exhibitor engagement to foster collaboration and professional growth. The conference features the Maryland ACEP Annual Chapter Meeting, awards, and luncheon, emphasizing advocacy, leadership, and community within emergency medicine.

Participants will leave equipped with practical strategies, updated clinical knowledge, and actionable tools to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and advance emergency medicine practice.