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

The 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 is a 7-minute presentation (Breve) provided on less than 20 slides.

The theme of this year’s competition is “The importance of unexpected findings.” Describe a case in which an unexpected finding or particular attention to detail had a significant impact on the patient or outcome. Cases from Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Neuro or Cardiac ICU will be accepted. Please provide a summary of the case. Describe why the finding was unexpected, how it was discovered, or how particular attention to detail played a significant role.

Who Can Participate: Young physicians (within 10 years post-residency or fellowship), Fellows, Residents

• Submissions open: August 19, 2026
• Submissions close: September 23, 2026 at 10:59pm CT
• Notification of acceptance or declination: November 6, 2026

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

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 any 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 a national platform for them at future AAEM meetings.

Four of the six total presentation slots are filled in advance through an online submission form. The remaining two slots are reserved for on-site sign-ups on a first-come, first-served basis at the Scientific Assembly, available at the registration desk.

Who Can Participate: Young physicians (within 10 years post-residency or fellowship), Fellows, Senior Residents

• Submissions open: August 19, 2026
• Submissions close: September 23, 2026 at 10:59pm CT
• Notification of acceptance or declination: November 6, 2026

Sponsored by the Emergency Ultrasound Section (EUS-AAEM)

Five medical student teams of 3-4 will embark on a journey of five simulated patient scenarios with live patient models. Each scenario will be based on a chief complaint, and you will use ultrasound to solve the case. Teams are scored based on how many action steps they complete during each case. The overall highest-scoring team after all five scenarios is the winner!

Who Can Participate: Medical Students

• Submissions open: August 19, 2026
• Submissions close: February 28, 2027 or until all teams are filled

AAEM Games 2027 is a unique emergency resident competition, combining the knowledge and skills from academic emergency medicine and the competitive spirit of gaming into one mega event. Competing teams will engage in an EM Knowledge screening round which will identify the top 8 teams to compete in an elimination bracket competition in Sono and Simulation. The last two teams remaining in the bracket will compete in one final mega Sono/Sim scenario and be crowned Champion (winner of the Kevin Rodgers 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 Participate: Teams of Residents with one Faculty Mentor

• Applications open: August 19, 2026
• Applications close: February 1, 2027

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).

Participants are encouraged to review the 2027 AAEM Games Rule Book to familiarize themselves with the competition format and rules.

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 33rd Annual Scientific Assembly is mandatory for participation (including mentor).

Expression of Interest
Teams interested in participating should email the AAEM Games Committee with the subject line “Expression of Interest for AAEM Games 2027.” 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, 2027.

Video Submission
Once a team’s participation has been approved by the AAEM Games Committee, the team will be asked to submit an introductory video. The email subject line should read “AAEM Games 2027 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 video submission deadline is March 1, 2027.

For any additional format or rules inquiries, please email the AAEM Games Committee.