Advanced EM Workshops

An Advanced EM Workshop is an intensive educational program that focuses on particular techniques, skills, and practical aspects of the field. SAEM25 Workshops feature in-depth overviews or cutting-edge research related to academic emergency medicine in such categories as clinical innovations, teaching, gender and bias, and research.

Register for full-day, half-day and two-hour workshops through our SAEM25 registration portal. Secure the lowest rate by registering by March 11, 2025.

Full-Day Workshops

World Health Organization Basic Emergency Care Training of Trainers Course

May 13, 2025 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

In response to the need for emergency care education in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the World Health Organization Basic Emergency Care Training of Trainers course was developed by the WHO in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Participants will learn how to teach this course to frontline health care providers in LMICs through case scenarios in small groups, lectures, hands-on practice at skills stations, and interactive large group discussions.

Sponsored by GEMA.

SAEM Grant Writing Workshop

May 13, 2025 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This interactive workshop includes didactic presentations and small group activities. Strongly recommended pre-reading and homework components will help participants maximize their learning experience and receive real-time feedback to improve their draft grant proposals. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to translate their initial ideas into successful grant applications.

Sponsored by Research Committee.

SAEM25 Consensus Conference — Competency-Based Training and Certification: The Future of Emergency Medicine Education

May 16, 2025 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The Consensus Conference brings together hundreds of key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive research agenda that will advance the study and implementation of competency-based medical education across the diverse specialty of emergency medicine. This effort aims to foster high-quality, funded investigations in the field and improve patient care and educational outcomes. The outcomes of the conference will be submitted for publication in high-impact journals and widely disseminated through SAEM's national communication channels.

Half-Day Morning Workshops

Be the Best Teacher: Clinical Teaching Educational Bootcamp

May 13, 2025 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Excellence in clinical teaching is essential for emergency medicine faculty; however, many have not received formal training in this area. This workshop is designed as a "medical educators' boot camp" focused on clinical teaching. It will cover specific clinical teaching techniques, allowing educators to learn the fundamentals through facilitated discussions, application, and practice. A short, intensive, and easily accessible course on key topics in emergency medicine clinical teaching may provide a solution to this challenge.

Emergency Department Operations Workshop

May 13, 2025 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

This workshop is an introduction to high-yield topics in emergency department operations and administration, targeting developing leaders at all levels. It aims to efficiently explore key concepts in emergency department management, highlighting the unique considerations of academic centers. Participants can expect to complete the workshop with an expanded core skill set, including approaches to staffing, quality assurance, and departmental leadership.

Sponsored by ED Administration and Clinical Operations Committee.

Figuring Out the Fiberoptic

May 13, 2025 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

A diverse group of airway experts from across the country will lead a hands-on skills session focused on the essential skill of fiberendoscopic use, including intubation. Participants will gain experience using the fiberendoscope through various clinical scenarios while receiving advanced didactic instruction. Major airway device manufacturers will be represented with their products to provide a robust and comprehensive experience in using these devices.

Reaffirming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Education: Cultivating Community, Sparking Change, and Driving Progress

May 13, 2025 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Incorporating experts from the SAEM Academy for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine (ADIEM) and the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, this collaborative workshop examines the impact of anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion legislation on medical education through a plenary panel discussion. Participants will then hear high-yield lightning talks on strategies for recruiting and retaining underrepresented in medicine faculty and learners, followed by an interactive workshop on creating inclusive environments in classroom and clinical settings. The session will conclude with actionable insights, empowering participants to drive lasting diversity, equity, and inclusion change at their institutions.

Sponsored by ADIEM | Co-Sponsored by Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Half-Day Afternoon Workshops

Active Learning Skills Workshop for Medical Educators: Briefing, Feedback, and Discussion Techniques

May 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Simulation, team-based learning, and flipped classrooms—active learning is here to stay. To effectively engage students in critical thinking, discussion, reflection, questioning, and learning, educators need strong facilitation skills. This workshop will help participants explore best practices in experiential and student-centered learning, providing tools to foster student growth in both classroom and clinical settings. Interactive modules will cover essential topics, including psychological safety, communication, and facilitation skills.

Sponsored by Simulation | Co-Sponsored by Education Committee.

Empowering Women in Emergency Medicine Leadership

May 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

This workshop will begin with a discussion on women's unique career paths in emergency medicine, followed by a personal timeline activity where participants will identify pivotal personal and professional moments and consider barriers to advancement. Small groups will then form based on skill needs: (1) clear communication; (2) leading in high-pressure situations and conflict resolution; (3) operations; and (4) negotiation and delegation. The groups will be solution-focused and moderated, with AI tools used strategically. Key lessons will be shared at the end.

Sponsored by AWAEM.

Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks

May 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

In response to the ongoing opioid crisis, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks have become a vital tool in multimodal pain management. This workshop will be led by a distinguished group of ultrasound experts from across the country, each with specialized expertise in nerve blocks. Participants will engage in hands-on, round-robin style stations focusing on upper and lower extremity nerve blocks, truncal blocks, and more. This workshop is designed for all levels of experience, from residents to senior faculty.

Sponsored by AEUS.

Two Hour Workshops

Innovations in Trauma Resuscitation and Management

May 13, 2025 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

This workshop will cover trauma topics relevant to emergency physicians. Lightning-style presentations will address current literature, research, and education related to video resuscitation monitoring and review, scripted resuscitation management, emerging hemorrhage control agents, and the current use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in trauma resuscitation. The workshop will also explore institutional opportunities in violence mitigation. A moderated panel discussion with audience questions will conclude the session.

Sponsored by Trauma IG.

The Health Equity Skills Simulation Workshop

May 13, 2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Racism, in its internalized, interpersonal, and structural forms, disproportionately affects the health of communities of color and marginalized populations. This workshop is a small group session focused on training participants in cultural competencies related to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI). Using a low-fidelity simulation that includes standardized patients and active feedback, participants will learn and practice advanced health equity communication skills to address microaggressions and racist behaviors in emergency medicine.

So You Want to Be a Better Peer Reviewer?

May 13, 2025 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

The workshop will provide an overview of peer review and include an exercise to enhance basic critical appraisal skills while teaching how to conduct effective peer reviews. Participants will be divided into small groups to evaluate three medical research studies: one that is publishable, one that can be improved, and one that is clearly not publishable. The groups will identify specific areas for improvement to make each study suitable for publication. After completing the workshop, participants will be paired with faculty mentors to further develop their peer review skills.

Sponsored by Evidenced-Based Healthcare & Implementation IG (EBHI) | Co-Sponsored by Research Committee.

Mastering the Art of Clinical Feedback: When to Debrief and When to Direct

May 13, 2025 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

This workshop is designed for emergency medicine physicians to develop advanced communication skills in providing feedback and using debriefing in clinical education, especially when teaching in fast-paced clinical environments. This session will equip participants with the tools to determine when direct feedback or debriefing is most appropriate and how to apply each effectively. Participants will practice the Ask-Tell-Ask and the advocacy-inquiry approach to understand learners’ decision-making frameworks and improve clinical reasoning, behavior, and decision-making processes.

Evening Workshop

Bridging Gaps in Understanding Older Adults to Improve Care

May 13, 2025 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

This presentation will discuss how gaps in understanding the older adult can negatively impact their care and contribute to health inequities in this population. Nursing and physician colleagues will present principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and ageism to reduce bias and promote optimal care for older adult patients.