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, 2026! 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 – 7:45pm CT
- Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Schedule
| 5:00pm – 5:05pm CT | Welcome & Introduction | RSA Board Representative |
| 5:10pm – 5:30pm CT | Keynote Speaker | Shana Ross, DO FAAEM |
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm CT | Lightning Rounds • Advocate Christ Medical Center • Case Western Reserve University • Central Michigan University • Corewell Health – Lakeland Hospital • Corewell Health – William Beaumont University • Medical College of Wisconsin • Northwestern University • The Ohio State University • University of Illinois – Chicago • University of Iowa • University of Kansas | |
| 6:30pm – 7:30pm CT | Residency Fair • Advocate Christ Medical Center • Case Western Reserve University • Central Michigan University • Cook County Hospital • Corewell Health – Lakeland Hospital • Medical College of Wisconsin • The Ohio State University • University of Illinois – Chicago • University of Illinois – Peoria • University of Kansas • University of Iowa • University of Chicago • University of South Dakota | |
| 7:30pm – 7:45pm CT | Q&A/Closing Remarks |
Participating Programs
- Advocate Christ Medical Center
- Case Western Reserve University
- Central Michigan University
- Cook County Hospital
- Corewell Health – Lakeland Hospital
- Corewell Health – William Beaumont University
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Northwestern University
- The Ohio State University
- University of Chicago
- University of Illinois – Chicago
- University of Illinois – Peoria
- University of Iowa
- University of Kansas
- University of South Dakota
Contact Information
- Email: Ashley Allgood
- Phone: (800) 884-2236