Sponsored by the Emergency Ultrasound Section of AAEM (EUS-AAEM)

When: Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 6:15pm – 8:00pm PT

Medical students — are you ready for some competition? Get ready to put your ultrasound skills and teamwork to the test! In this exciting challenge, five teams will embark on a journey through five simulated patient scenarios with live patient models. Each scenario is based on a chief complaint, and teams will use ultrasound to solve the case. Scores are awarded based on the number of action steps completed in each scenario. The team with the highest overall score after all five cases will be crowned the winner!

Who Can Submit: Medical students and transitional students. You must be a member of AAEM/RSA to submit.

Awards: The winning team will receive EUS-AAEM beach towels and certificates.  

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59pm CT

When: Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 8:00am – 12:00pm PT

AAEM Games is a one-of-a-kind emergency medicine residency competition that blends academic knowledge and clinical skill with the excitement and competitive spirit of gaming—all in one mega event. Competing teams will begin with an EM Knowledge Screening Round, which will determine the top eight teams advancing to an elimination bracket featuring Sono and Simulation challenges. The final two teams will face off in one last, high-stakes Sono/Sim scenario—where the champions will be crowned and awarded the Kevin Rogers Cup!

From flaunting superior foundational knowledge, to demonstrating mastery of POCUS, to showcasing flawless communication in simulated resuscitation, AAEM Games is more than a competition—it’s where legends in emergency medicine are forged. Only the sharpest minds and most cohesive teams will claim victory in this electrifying event. Will your team rise to the challenge and bring home the glory?

Who Can Submit: Residents

Awards: Grand Prize – Kevin Rodgers Cup. Plaques will be awarded to the SimBoss and SonoMasters. Additional awards include EM IQ Winner, EM Strut (Best Intro Video), EM-Handle (Best Team Name), EM-Mindset (Best Team Attitude), and EM-Swag (Best Thematic Dressed Team).

How to Apply

Only one team may compete from any given institution. Each team should be comprised of:

• Three (3) residents of varied years of training from each department.
• One (1) faculty mentor from the residency.

Registration for AAEM’s 32nd Annual Scientific Assembly is mandatory for participation (including mentor).

Expression of Interest
Teams interested in participating should email Dr. Sagar Galwankar, MD with the subject line “Expression of Interest for AAEM Games 2026.” The email should include the names of all team members, the faculty mentor, and the institution they represent. Expressions of interest must be submitted by February 1, 2026.

Video Submission
Once a team’s participation has been approved by Dr. Sagar Galwankar, the team will be asked to submit an introductory video. The email subject line should read “AAEM Games 2026 Video – [Team Name].”

Videos should be no longer than 30 seconds and should be creative, fun, and engaging. Each video must introduce the team name, members, mentor, and institution. The submission deadline is March 1, 2026.

Additional Information
Participants are encouraged to review the 2025 FLAAEM Games Rule Book to familiarize themselves with the competition format and rules.

Application Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 11:59pm CT

For any additional format or rules inquiries, please email Dr. Sagar Galwankar.

Sponsored by the Young Physicians Section of AAEM (YPS-AAEM)

When: Monday, April 13, 2026, from 10:05am – 12:10pm PT

The Open Mic Competition is designed to showcase emerging voices in emergency medicine. Selected participants will deliver a 20-minute presentation (18 minutes of content and 2 minutes of Q&A) on a topic relevant to the practice of emergency medicine. A panel of judges will evaluate each presentation. The goal is to identify talented speakers and provide them with a national platform at future AAEM meetings.

A total of five presentation slots will be filled in advance through the online application portal. The remaining slot is reserved for on-site sign-ups, available on a first-come, first-served basis at the registration desk during the Scientific Assembly.

Requirements for the Competition

• Description of presentation (maximum 250 words)
• Topic category
• Learning objectives (minimum of two; maximum 30 words total)
• Position (e.g., attending physician, associate professor of emergency medicine, etc.)

Who Can Submit: Fellows and attending physicians within their first ten (10) years of post-residency or fellowship. You must be a member of AAEM to submit.

Awards: The winner will be invited to speak at AAEM’s Scientific Assembly in 2027.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:59pm CT

Sponsored by the Critical Care Medicine Section of AAEM (CCMS-AAEM)

When: Monday, April 13, 2026, from 10:25am – 11:40am PT

The Annual CCMS-AAEM Breviloquent Competition provides an opportunity for five junior speakers interested in the emerging field of emergency medicine critical care to present on a national stage. The competition format consists of a 7-minute presentation (Breve) accompanied by fewer than 20 slides.

The theme of this year’s competition is “A Memorable Case Experienced in the ICU.” Cases from Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro, or Cardiac ICUs will be accepted. Please provide a brief summary of the case and describe why it was memorable or impactful to your practice or education. Explain how the experience influenced your clinical approach or shaped your practice moving forward.

Clinical experience cases related to an ICU setting are preferred. Submissions will be reviewed and ranked based on their relevance to emergency medicine critical care and the impact on your overall education and/or practice. Medical students, residents, and first-year fellows must have a critical care–trained mentor to assist in developing their presentation. If you are selected to speak and do not have a mentor, CCMS-AAEM will match you with one.

Requirements for the Competition

• Description of presentation (maximum 250 words)
• Explanation of why the case was memorable (maximum 100 words)
• Description of lessons learned and how the case changed your practice/education (maximum 100 words)

Who Can Submit: Medical students, transitional students, residents, fellows, and young physicians (within five years post-residency or fellowship)

Awards: Gift cards will be awarded to the top three winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place). Invited speakers will receive a cash stipend to support their travel expenses.

Application Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:59pm CT