American College of Emergency PhysiciansA Customized Experience for Residents
Experiences Suggested Specifically for Residents
With medical students and residents making up nearly a third of ACEP25 attendees, ACEP has crafted a lineup of events and resources tailored to your unique needs. From career development sessions to exclusive networking opportunities, you'll find the tools and connections to help you thrive in emergency medicine.
Advance Your Career
ACEP26 is a great opportunity to find ways to set yourself apart from other job seekers. Check out the many ways to connect with employers, perfect your CV, or spend time planning your future with EM leaders.
Opportunity
Date & Time
ACEP Photo Hub
October 5 - 7
- October 5 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- October 6 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- October 7 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Stop by ACEP Central in the Exhibit Hall for your FREE professional headshot.
emCareers Job and Fellowship Fair
October 5 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Find your ideal job at the largest recruiting event in EM.
Expand Your Network
With more than 6,000 emergency medicine professionals, ACEP26 is the perfect chance to grow your circle of friends, meet a mentor, and rub elbows with some of the biggest names in the specialty.
Opportunity
Date & Time
Early Career Physician Section Meeting
October 5 | TBD
Come together with other early-career physicians who can help you navigate your concerns and celebrate your victories! Have other interests? ACEP26 features 40 different special interest sections. Visit the section meetings page for more.
Wine & Wander Welcome Party
October 5 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
ACEP Park turns the exhibit hall into the Wine & Wander Welcome Party: a relaxed festival space with a live DJ, entertainment, and conversation at every turn. Grab a glass of wine, snack on some grub, and head to Section Meetups to take the conversations even deeper.
EMRA Party
October 6 | 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
Join EMRA for a night to remember with residents from around the world.
ACEP26 After Party
October 7 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Get ready for the ultimate celebration at the ACEP After Party. Let a live DJ set the mood while you explore local food stalls that highlight classic Chicago flavors. Enjoy your favorite drink and choose your pace, dance beneath the lights, or relax in the outdoor breeze. It is the perfect finish to your ACEP26.
Enhance Your Education
Hear the latest on hot topics you need to know, presented by rock stars in EM. Here are a few selected courses we think you should check out while in Chicago.
Opportunity
Date & Time
EM-ergence: The Workshop Guiding Your Shift from Resident to Attending
September 7 | 1:00 – 4:30 pm
Don't stumble through your early career years—join fellow early-career EM physicians and trainees for an afternoon of candid conversations where seasoned physicians share their "if I knew then what I know now" moments on everything from avoiding documentation disasters to mastering the art of saying "no" to that extra shift. Skip the school of hard knocks and learn from their missteps while building your roadmap to a thriving practice and actual work-life balance (yes, it's possible!).
EM:RAP Live at ACEP25 – Where Education Meets Energy
September 8 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Join EM:RAP live on stage at ACEP25 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!
Explore Emergency Medicine
ACEP26 is THE conference for emergency medicine. Make sure to spend some time learning about the latest equipment, research, and innovations that can make an impact on your future.
Opportunity
Date & Time
Exhibit Hall
October 5 - 7
- October 5 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- October 6 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
- October 7 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Visit over 300 companies to hear about the latest equipment, job opportunities, education, and more. Plus, visit ACEP Central for all things College-related, including cool merch, new education products, practice resources, and more!
Research Forum
October 5 - 7 | 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Discover cutting-edge research that’s driving emergency medicine forward at the ACEP Research Forum. Explore the latest studies, engage with top researchers, and gain valuable insights that could impact your practice and patient care.