International and Foreign Medical Graduates (IMGs/FMGs) face unique challenges when applying to U.S. Emergency Medicine residency programs. This virtual symposium will provide clear guidance on SLOE expectations, clinical excellence, and interview preparation, along with mentorship and insights from IMGs/FMGs who have successfully matched. Join us to gain practical strategies and resources that support your journey toward a successful EM residency match and advance AAEM/RSA’s mission to educate and empower all medical students. Don’t delay, register today!
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Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 1:30pm CT
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Schedule
| Time | Description | Speaker(s) |
| 8:00am – 8:15am CT | Welcome & Introductions • Overview of Symposium Objectives and Format (Agenda) • Brief Introduction to AAEM/RSA and Its Support for EM Trainees | • Musab Zulfiqar |
| 8:15am – 9:45am CT | Resident Panel: IMG/FMG Experiences • Topics Include Application Process, Visa Process, Time Considerations, Strategies for Success With Q&A Session | • Allison Spice, MD • Essence Maita, MD |
| 9:45am – 10:00am CT | Break | |
| 10:00am – 11:30am CT | Resident/Mentor Panel • Mentors Including Residents and Potential Attendings/Program Directors • Topics: What They Look for in Applicants, SLOEs, Interview Tips, IMG Considerations | • Ava Omidvar, MD • Matthew Carvey, MD EMT-P |
| 11:30am – 11:45am CT | Break/Transition to PD Portion | RSA Leadership |
| 11:45am – 1:00pm CT | Interactive Q &A/Networking • Guided Q and A for Residency Leadership • Open Questioning and Answering Session for Residency Leaders • Opportunity for Targeted Questions and Mentorship Connections | • Sara Andrabi, MD, Assistant Program Director – Baylor • Rui Domingues, MD, Program Director – Lincoln Medical and Mental Health • Laura Janneck, MD MPH, Assistant Program Director – University of Oklahoma • Brian Parker, MD, Associate Professor – University of Texas San Antonio |
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm CT | Practical Resources & Closing Remarks |
Participating Programs
- Baylor Emergency Medicine
- Broward Health Fort Lauderdale EM
- Lincoln Medical and Mental Health EM
- University of Oklahoma EM,
- University of Texas San Antonio EM
Contact Information
- Email: Ashley Allgood
- Phone: (800) 884-2236