If you are considering specializing in emergency medicine or applying to EM residency programs in the Midwest, join us for the Midwest Medical Student Symposium on August 19! This event offers an opportunity to connect directly with emergency medicine residency programs and gain valuable insight into the application process.
Highlights:
- One-on-one networking opportunities with program directors and residents from Midwest EM programs
- Learn about different emergency medicine residency programs throughout the Midwest
- Gain valuable insight into the Match process and tips for applying directly from program directors and residents
- Ask questions and connect with programs in smaller breakout sessions
- Explore program culture, training opportunities, and what makes each residency unique
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm CT
- Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Schedule
| 5:00pm – 5:05pm CT | Welcome & Introduction | RSA Board Representative |
| 6:10pm – 6:30pm CT | Keynote Speaker | Shana Ross, DO MHPE MS FAAEM |
| 6:30pm – 7:30pm CT | Lightning Rounds Advocate • Chris Medical Center • Case Western Reserve University • Central Michigan University • Cook County HospitalCorewell Health – Lakeland • Corewell Health – William Beaumont University • Northwestern University • The Ohio State University • University of Illinois – Chicago • University of Iowa • University of Kansas | |
| 7:30pm – 8:30pm | Residency Fair Advocate • Christ Medical Center • Case Western Reserve University • Central Michigan University • Cook County Hospital • Corewell Health – Lakeland Hospital • The Ohio State University • University of Illinois – Chicago • University of Kansas • University of Iowa • University of Chicago | |
| 8:30pm – 8:45pm | Q&A/Closing Remarks |
Participating Programs
- University of Illinois – Chicago
- Corewell Health – Lakeland
- Western Michigan University
- University of Kansas
- University of Iowa
- Cook County Hospital
- The Ohio State University
- University of Chicago
- Corewell Health – William Beaumont University Hospital
Contact Information
- Email: Ashley Allgood
- Phone: (800) 884-2236