American College of Emergency PhysiciansConference Within a Conference
Maximize your ACEP26 experience with exclusive conference-within-a-conference courses! Dive into specialized topics, learn from top experts, and gain advanced skills not found in the regular program. Expand your knowledge, master niche skills, and elevate your EM career!
All times are Central. Schedule is subject to change.
Research Academy Session 1
October 2 | 1 – 5 pm
October 3 | 8 am – 5 pm
October 4 | 8 am – 4 pm
Cost: ACEP Member: $2,150 | Non-Member: $2,499
Registration cost includes both Session 1 & 2. Session 2 will be held in Irving, Texas, in Spring 2027.
ACEP Research Academy is an intensive two-session program designed to provide residents, faculty, and seasoned clinicians with the foundational skills to conduct, publish, and lead high-quality clinical research.
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
Resident Teaching Fellowship
October 3 – 4 | 8 am – 5 pm
Cost: ACEP Member and CORD Member: $730| ACEP Member or CORD Member: $755 | Non-Member: $825
Designed for residents ready to lead at the bedside and in the classroom. Learn and apply learning theory, feedback across differences, curriculum design, and clear communication through interactive small-group workshops and simulation. Leave with a clear teaching identity, a trusted network, and practical tools you can use immediately.
Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management (HALM) Board Review Course
October 4 | Time: TBD
Cost: $1,500
Designed for physicians aiming for HALM certification, this course unites expertise across medicine, health systems science, quality and safety, business, public health, communication, computer science, economics, and law. Strengthen your command of executive leadership and governance to create change in complex systems.
ACEP26 EMS and Disaster Preconference
October 4 | 8 am – 5 pm
Cost: $50
Step inside the Chicago Fire Department for the EMS and Disaster Preconference and immerse yourself in a full day of hands‑on, high‑impact learning. Start the morning networking with leaders in emergency care while tackling key issues in EMS, Disaster Medicine, and out‑of‑hospital operations. In the afternoon, choose your own path by selecting a dedicated track in EMS, Disaster Medicine, or Wilderness Medicine, and walk away with practical insights you can immediately apply in the field.
Registration includes lunch and round‑trip transportation from McCormick Place.
Emergency Ultrasound Management Course
October 4 | 8 am – 5 pm
Cost: $450 (includes refreshments, lunch, and networking reception)
Hear from national experts with highly successful emergency ultrasound programs as they share what it takes to ensure your emergency ultrasound program is a success. (These courses are not hands-on.)
Pick the track that is right for you:
- Core Track: Ideal for those starting or improving an emergency ultrasound program. Covers director roles, machine purchase, credentialing, and billing essentials.
- Advanced Track: Designed for those looking to expand and refine their programs. Topics include medical school integration, advanced billing, simulation, credentialing, and system-wide ultrasound management.
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Ultrasound-Guided Regional and Joint Anesthesia for the Emergency Medicine Physician: a Starter Kit
October 4 | 1:30 – 6 pm
Cost: $400
Get practical, real-world experience in ED pain management with ultrasound-guided techniques. After concise didactics, practice in small groups with expert instructors using live models for anatomy review and nerve block phantoms and meat models for skills, covering regional anesthesia and joint injections across hip, chest, upper extremity, and common joints. Learn how the PACED Accreditation Program can operationalize best practices in pain and addiction care in your ED.
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
PEER Ultimate Championship
Semi-Finals: October 5
Finals: October 6
The final four residency programs will clash in the PEER Ultimate Championship Series finals, decided live at ACEP26. The PEER challenge delivers a true test of clinical knowledge, electric matchups, and the bragging rights every program wants. Be there to cheer on the competitors as they vie for the crown and a full year of complimentary PEER for Programs.
Teams must sign up by May 29.
2026 International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Annual Meeting
October 5 – 7
Cost: Physician: $485 | NP/PA: $455 | Nurse: $430 | Paramedic/EMT/Equiv.: $360 | Military Personnel: $360 | Student (Full Time): $250 | Competition Team (4 people): $1,300 | Competition Team (3 people): $1,000
Join the global leader in prehospital trauma education for a high-impact experience that advances your practice. Engage in hands-on training, expert led sessions, and collaborative discussions with trauma care professionals from around the world to strengthen performance and improve outcomes.
What to expect:
- Hands‑on training with real‑world scenarios
- Expert‑led sessions and practical takeaways
- Collaborative discussions with peers worldwide
- Live Trauma Team Competition with scenario‑based challenges
Who attends:
EPs | EMS | Nurses | Paramedics | First responders | Military | Administrators
Drop the Mic
Semi-Finals: October 6 | 8 am – 5 pm
Finals: October 7 | 9 – 10 am
Drop the Mic offers ten-minute talks in front of a national audience and an expert panel from the ACEP Education Committee. Finalists head to the live championship, and the winner earns a guaranteed ACEP27 lecture slot. Presenters stress-test their message and delivery while observers collect presentation tactics, expert feedback, and clinical nuggets.
PEM Essentials
October 6 | 8 am – 5 pm
Cost: $240
In one concentrated day, expert faculty guide you through high-impact cases across critical topics in pediatric care, translating evidence into action you can use on your next shift. Whether you see children occasionally or every shift, you will gain the tools, clarity, and confidence to improve decisions and outcomes.
Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.
EM:RAP Live at ACEP26 – Where Education Meets Energy
October 6 | 9 – 11 am
FREE with your ACEP26 registration.
Join EM:RAP live on stage at ACEP26 for an unforgettable experience of cutting-edge emergency medicine education. Featuring the dynamic voices of EM:RAP’s renowned faculty, this event brings engaging conversations, high-yield clinical pearls, and the signature energy that defines EM:RAP. Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the EM:RAP community, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. Don’t miss it!
Peer-to-Peer Support Training for Emergency Physicians
October 7 | Noon – 4 pm
This is more than just training—it’s a movement to empower EM physicians to navigate the systemic challenges affecting their well-being. Join us in reshaping the future of EM physician support—one peer conversation at a time.
In this 4-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- Support peers through distress, burnout, and moral injury
- Practice evidence-based, empathetic communication in real-time scenarios with trained actors
- Identify resources and frameworks to launch peer support in your own setting
You’ll gain exclusive access to our Peer Support Training Alumni Group, a private online space to attend 3–4 virtual booster sessions per year.
To reserve your spot, please complete this registration form: