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WACEP 2021 Spring Symposium

  • April 08, 2021
  • Virtual

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE (subject to change)


 Morning - Option 1  Morning - Option 2

8:00-11:00 am

Annual Emergency Medicine Research Forum

Presented in partnership with the Emergency Medicine residency programs at the University of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin. 

The research forum is designed to spotlight the scholarly work and latest advances in emergency medicine research from residents, fellows, faculty and staff. Learn more.

8:00-9:30 am
Visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall!

9:30 - 10:00 am
VIP Coffee Hour Reception for WEMPAC Donors (Donate here!)
10:00 -11:00 am
Best Practices for Recognizing & Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events in the Emergency Department: Become Aware, Stay Alert, Change Your Practice, & Keep Patients With Cancer Safe*; presented by Andrew Stolbach, MD, MPH. Learn more.

11:00 am: Visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall!

11:15 am:  Keynote Presentation:  What I’ve Learned Studying ID in EM;
David A. Talan, MD FACEP, FIDSA
12:15 pm: WACEP Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Program
12:45 pm: Advocacy Update; Harry Monroe and Lisa Maurer, MD, FACEP
1:15-2:15 pm: Pharmacology Update

  • TXA Update; Christian Kroll, PGY-2 UW Health EM Pharmacy Resident
  • Buprenorphine in the ED 
  • Dexmedetomidine for Sedation 
  • Q&A / Panel Discussion

2:15-3:00 pm: Trauma Update

  • ATLS 10th Edition Update
  • Chest Tubes & Pigtail Catheters 
  • Q&A / Panel Discussion

3:00 pm: Break / Visit the Virtual Exhibit Hall!
3:15 pm: Diversity in Medicine / Bias in Medicine / Disparities in Patient Care
3:45 pm: The Science Behind COVID; Ryan Westergaard, MD, PhD, MPH
4:30 pm: Conference Adjournment


TARGET AUDIENCE: This activity is designed for emergency physicians, primary care providers, advanced practice providers, residents and medical students.

ANNUAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESEARCH FORUM: WACEP recognizes the efforts being taken to develop innovative models of care, caring for unique patients, and advancing the specialty through research. In partnership with the Departments of Emergency Medicine at both the University of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin, WACEP hosts the annual Wisconsin Emergency Medicine Research Forum during the Spring Symposium. The Forum includes poster sessions and oral presentations. The Research Forum is not accredited for continuing medical education. Learn more or submit and abstract.

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS: Looking to showcase your organization and products with  emergency physicians & emergency medicine residents?  Please join us as a conference exhibitor. Learn more and register here.  

*Best Practices for Recognizing & Managing Immune-Related Adverse Events in the Emergency Department: Become Aware, Stay Alert, Change Your Practice, & Keep Patients With Cancer Safe is presented in partnership with PeerView Institute and is supported by an independent educational grant from AstraZeneca.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Medical Learning Institute, Inc. and PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education. The Medical Learning Institute, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

 The Medical Learning Institute, Inc. designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.