ACOEP 2026 Spring Seminar – Orlando

Sunday, April 19 2:30-4:30pm
2 CME Credits
$200 member/$250 non-member/$75 resident
Join us for a hands-on Thoracic Procedures Workshop designed to reinforce and expand on Sunday afternoon’s lectures. Participants will rotate through high-yield skill stations, including GI balloon tamponade devices for variceal bleeding, chest tube and pigtail placement, pericardiocentesis, thoracotomy, floating transvenous pacers, and cardiac ultrasound. This immersive session is ideal for clinicians looking to refine critical procedural techniques and build confidence managing life-threatening thoracic and cardiac emergencies in the emergency department.

Monday, April 20 2:00-4:00pm
2 CME Credits
$200 member/$250 non-member/$75 resident
Join us for a hands-on Eye Workshop designed to reinforce and expand on Monday afternoon’s ophthalmology lectures. Participants will rotate through skill stations to practice slit lamp exams, perform ocular ultrasound, explore the latest tonometers, and carry out essential emergency procedures such as lateral canthotomy. Perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their clinical eye skills and gain confidence in diagnosing and managing ocular emergencies.

Tuesday, April 21 2:00-4:00pm
2 CME Credits
$200 member/$250 non-member/$75 resident
Join us for a hands-on OB Emergencies Workshop designed to reinforce and expand on Tuesday afternoon’s obstetric lectures. Participants will rotate through skill stations to practice OB ultrasound, review key techniques for managing postpartum hemorrhage, and refine their response to high-stakes deliveries — including shoulder dystocia and perimortem cesarean sections. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their confidence and skills in managing critical obstetric situations in the emergency department.

Wednesday, April 22 2:00-4:00pm
2 CME Credits
$200 member/$250 non-member/$75 resident
Join us for this workshop that will help you feel more confident and comfortable when taking care of critical pediatric patients. Between Pediatric Airways, umbilical lines, IO’s and other PALS procedures and skills you’ll be amazed by what you’ll glean from our expert faculty.

Resident Workshop Discount We have a limited number of spaces available to resident attendees for our afternoon, two-hour Thoracic, Eye, OB Emergencies and Pediatric hands-on workshops at a discounted rate of $75 per course by using code WORKSHOP75 at checkout.

 

Aesthetics Workshop – More information coming soon!

Wednesday, April 22 5:00-9:00pm
4 CME Credits
$300 member/$350 non-member
Join us in Orlando for this high-impact review session that will help you feel confident and ready for your CORE or COLA exams. Through focused discussion of current emergency medicine literature, our expert faculty will break down key concepts, highlight exam-relevant takeaways, and share practical insights you can immediately apply in practice. You’ll leave better prepared for your exam and refreshed on the latest evidence shaping patient care in the ED.

Hotel Accommodations | Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Hotel Block
A special room block has been reserved for ACOEP 2026 Spring Seminar attendees at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. Booking information and the official reservation link are available below. We encourage you to book early—availability within our block is limited.

• Universal CityWalk – A lively waterfront district with restaurants, live music, shops, and nightlife, easily accessible by water taxi or a short walk.
• International Drive – Orlando’s main entertainment corridor with attractions, outlet shopping, and dining just a short drive away.
• Icon Park – Home to The Wheel, Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE Aquarium, and numerous restaurants and bars.
• Downtown Orlando – About 20–25 minutes away, featuring cultural venues, sports arenas, and local restaurants.
• Family Attractions – SeaWorld, Discovery Cove, and Walt Disney World are within a 20–30 minute drive.

Monday–Tuesday, April 20–21, 2026
Join us for two focused days designed specifically for residents and medical students. Programming includes lectures, skills labs, networking opportunities, and the ACOEP Residency Fair. Breakfast and morning breaks are included each day.

Join us on Tuesday, April 21, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the ACOEP Residency Fair. This event brings emergency medicine residency programs together with students seeking information on training opportunities in a supportive environment.

Residency programs will meet a motivated pool of students interested in emergency medicine careers. This is an opportunity to showcase your program, highlight curriculum strengths, and promote what makes your residency unique.

Case Study Poster Competition
A signature event of the Spring Seminar, the Case Study Poster Competition invites emergency medicine professionals to present challenging cases in a digital, interactive format. Presenters showcase their work to an audience of physicians and peers and answer questions about their cases.

New Innovations in Emergency Medicine Competition
The New Innovations in Emergency Medicine Competition highlights educational innovations created and implemented at emergency medicine residency programs. Participants present projects such as simulation, EM education, applicant evaluation, or medical student teaching in a digital format to showcase ideas that advance the specialty.

For full competition details, including case and abstract formatting guidelines, visit: FOEM Research Competition Information

Attendees can earn at least 30.5 CME credits through general sessions and pre-recorded content. Additional 12 CME credits are available through paid add-on workshops, bringing the current total to 42.5 credits. Access additional CME credits through pre-recorded content. We anticipate offering both AMA and AOA credits, pending final program approval.