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The fourth and final day of ACEP26 took place in Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, October 8. New officers are elected to the Board of Directors, including Chair Abhi Mehrotra, MD, MBA, FACEP, Vice President of Communications Jennifer Casaletto, MD, FACEP, Vice President of Membership Diana Nordlund, DO, JD, FACEP, and Secretary Treasurer Ryan Keay, MD, FACEP; and Kate Jones, MD, shares her perspective as the new board representative from the Emergency Medicine Residents Association.
acep.org/meetings (acep.org/meetings)
7 Oct 2026
ACEP26 Day 3 Report
The third day of ACEP26 took place in Chicago, IL, on Wednesday, October 7. Newly elected ACEP Board of Directors members Kurtis Mayz, JD, MD, MBA, FACEP, and Torree McGowan, MD, FACEP, discuss the pediatric and rural perspectives they bring to the board; U.S. Army Maj. Spencer Heggers, MD, describes opportunities for emergency physicians in the Army Medical Corps; and Yale emergency medicine resident David Gordon, MD, focuses on preserving the human touch as AI transforms medicine. Check back Thursday afternoon for our final report from the ACEP Board meeting.
Learn about Army Medical Corps opportunities (https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/specialty-careers/medical)
Army Medical Recruiting Prequalification Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMlSgAHgagp4MdnR62ySb2_ZtXdhUlfaVbF8ib-xi9FOnNVw/viewform)
6 Oct 2026
ACEP26 Day 2 Report
The second day of ACEP26 took place in Chicago, IL, on Tuesday, October 6. Vikas Sabnani, co-founder and CEO of Marit Health, shares early results from the emergency physician salary survey conducted with ACEP; Dr. David Crabb, MD, ABPM-CI, wins the PitchER Competition for his gurney robot named Rovi; Nicole Goetz, director of partnerships at Rovex Technologies, describes what it was like to see Rovi in action; and Emily Ross, MD, updates her headshot at the free photo booth in the Exhibit Hall. Check back tomorrow to hear from ACEP's newly elected Board members.
Read more about the launch of the Center for Innovation (https://www.acep.org/news/acep-newsroom-articles/9-28-26-acep-and-the-emergency-medicine-innovation-collaborative-launch-the-center-for-innovation-at-acep26)
View the Emergency Physician Salary Survey (https://www.marithealth.com/o/-/emergency-medicine-physician/salary)
Listen to the ED Innovators podcast series (https://www.podpage.com/network/emergency-medicine-audio-network/show/ed-innovators/)
5 Oct 2026
ACEP26 Day 1 Report
The first day of ACEP26 took place in Chicago, IL, on Monday, October 5. ACEP President Ryan Stanton, MD, FACEP, connects live with NASA astronaut Anil Menon, MD, aboard the International Space Station; Asa Margolis, DO, MPH, chief medical officer for operational medicine with the U.S. Secret Service, discusses making decisions in uncertain conditions; Darria Long Gillespie, MD, urges emergency physicians to counter misinformation with science; and Olympic cross-country skier Regina Martinez, MD, MPH, reflects on pursuing passions inside and outside medicine. Check back tomorrow for coverage of the pitchER Competition & Innovator Meetup, where ACEP will unveil its new Center for Innovation (https://www.acep.org/news/acep-newsroom-articles/9-28-26-acep-and-the-emergency-medicine-innovation-collaborative-launch-the-center-for-innovation-at-acep26).
4 Oct 2026
ACEP26 Council Meeting Report
This year's ACEP Council Meeting took place at ACEP26 in Chicago, IL. on Sunday, October 4. ACEP Council Speaker Michael McCrea, MD, FACEP, discusses the wide range of resolutions considered during the meeting; incoming ACEP President Ryan Stanton, MD, FACEP, reflects on taking office; President-Elect Heidi Knowles, MD, MS, FACEP, reacts to her election; outgoing President Tony Cirillo, MD, FACEP, shares why he remains optimistic about the future of emergency medicine; and Nick Cozzi, MD, MBA, leads hands-on EMS and disaster medicine training offsite. Check back tomorrow to hear NASA astronaut Anil Menon, MD, answer questions during a keynote address recorded from the International Space Station.
3 Aug 2026
Surgeons Agree on Trauma Staffing
ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo explains the work it took to reach agreement with the American College of Surgeons that Level IV trauma centers require staffing by emergency physicians.
ACEP Ensures that New Trauma Guidelines Require a Physician in Every ED: https://www.acep.org/news/acep-newsroom-articles/8-3-26-acep-ensures-that-new-trauma-guidelines-require-a-physician-in-every-ed (https://www.acep.org/news/acep-newsroom-articles/8-3-26-acep-ensures-that-new-trauma-guidelines-require-a-physician-in-every-ed)
ACS COT Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: Level IV Trauma Center Standards (2026): https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/quality/verification-review-and-consultation-program/standards/ (https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/quality/verification-review-and-consultation-program/standards/)
ACEP Frontline: ACEP Advocacy Win for Physicians with Dr. Tony Cirillo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acep-advocacy-win-for-physicians-with-dr-tony-cirillo/id1063793120?i=1000779756418 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acep-advocacy-win-for-physicians-with-dr-tony-cirillo/id1063793120?i=1000779756418 )
29 Jul 2026
Anonymous EP Salary Survey Open Now
Dr. Rob Anderson, co-founder of Marit Health, explains why every emergency physician should take the new and anonymous ACEP Emergency Medicine Compensation Survey.
https://www.acep.org/life-as-a-physician/career-center/compensation-survey (https://www.acep.org/life-as-a-physician/career-center/compensation-survey)
https://www.acep.org/sa (https://www.acep.org/sa )
24 Jun 2026
Senate Bill Would Help Fund Rural EDs
ACEP Past President Aisha Terry, MD, MPH, FACEP, reacts to a proposal that would provide ten years of dedicated federal funding to eligible emergency departments in rural communities across the U.S.
US Senator Josh Hawley Announcement (https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-introduces-groundbreaking-legislation-to-fund-rural-hospitals-ensure-access-to-emergency-care/)
9 Jun 2026
Letter Urges ACGME to Listen
ACEP President Dr. Tony Cirillo explains the decision by ACEP and EMRA to send a letter urging ACGME to seek more input before making critical decisions impacting emergency medicine residency program requirements.
Letter to ACGME (https://www.acep.org/news/acep-newsroom-articles/6-8-26-acep-and-emra-residency-program-changes-must-be-inclusive-and-transparent/?utm_campaign=ACEP%20main&utm_content=1780966680&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter)
6 May 2026
Drug Control Strategy Unveiled
ACEP President Tony Cirillo, MD, FACEP, goes to the White House for the unveiling of the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy.
The White House: 2026 National Drug Control Strategy Released (https://www.whitehouse.gov/releases/2026/05/2026-national-drug-control-strategy-released/)
28 Apr 2026
LAC26 Hill Day Report
The final day of ACEP’s 2026 Leadership & Advocacy Conference took place in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 28, with emergency physicians heading to Capitol Hill for meetings with lawmakers. Monika Pitzele, MD, and Will Sharp, MD, shared why showing up in person matters; Sydni Williams, MD, and Allison Young, MD, reflect on their first time visiting with legislators; and ACEP President Tony Cirillo, MD, FACEP, talks about relationship-building with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and explains why ongoing engagement with elected officials is essential.
27 Apr 2026
LAC26 Day 2 Report
Day 2 of ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference took place in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 27. Bradley Uren, MD, FACEP, emphasizes the importance of telling stories and the goal of meeting with legislators; Rep. Timothy Reader, MD, FACEP, explains what he's learned serving in the North Carolina state legislature; First Lady of Delaware Lauren Meyer, MD, describes what it takes to be an elected official; and David Wilcox, MD, FACEP, has attended all 39 LAC meetings.
Rep. Tim Reeder, MD, FACEP (https://drtimreeder.com/)
Contact: tim@drtimreeder.com
26 Apr 2026
LAC26 Day 1 Report
Day 1 of ACEP's Leadership & Advocacy Conference took place in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 26. ACEP President Tony Cirillo, MD, FACEP, and President-Elect Ryan Stanton, MD, FACEP, discuss their views on leading the organization; Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD, FACEP, shares what it means to be the only physician in the Pennsylvania General Assembly; and Joseph Leary, DO, MPH, explains how physician advocates should approach meetings with legislators.
ACEP Frontline (https://acep-frontline.captivate.fm/listen)
24 Apr 2026
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