Join us at the 8th Annual AAEM/RSA Southern Medical Student Symposium at Ochsner Health Center for Academic Excellence! This one-day symposium offers educational sessions led by experienced EM physicians, providing insights into the specialty. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with program directors from residency programs across the South and gain insight into a variety of training environments. Whether you’re early in your medical education or preparing to apply this cycle, this event is an excellent opportunity to learn, connect, and take the next step in your emergency medicine journey!
Register Now!Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 12:45pm CT
Location: Hybrid
- Virtual via Zoom
- In-person at Ochsner Health Center for Academic Excellence | 1401-A Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121
Schedule
| 8:00am-8:20am CT | Welcome | Dr. Chauhan & Dr. Hawkins-Zafarnia, AAEM/RSA President |
| 8:20am-8:50am CT | Introductory Speaker | Dr. Maslanka |
| 8:50-9:50am CT | Toxicology Workshop | Dr. Arens & Dr. Sessions (Ochsner) |
| 9:50am-10:50am CT | In-Flight Emergencies Workshop | Dr. Chauhan & Dr. Novotny (Ochsner) |
| 10:50am-11:00am CT | Refreshments Break |
| 11:00am-12:45pm CT | Hybrid Residency Program Director Panel and Q&A |
Participating Programs
- Baylor All Saints
- CHRISTUS Health
- East Carolina University
- John Peter Smith Health
- LSU Health Shreveport
- Ochsner Health New Orleans
- Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine
- Texas Tech Health El Paso
- University of Alabama Birmingham
- University of Florida
- University of Mississippi
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Contact Information
- Email: Elizabeth Mueller
- Phone: (800) 884-2236