Empowering the Next Generation of Emergency Medicine Professionals
Are you a medical student exploring a career in emergency medicine (EM)? Or perhaps you’re gearing up to apply for an EM residency? The AAEM/RSA Medical Student Symposia are designed just for you.
Seize this opportunity to strategize for your medical school journey and gain insights into various parts of EM.
Upcoming Symposia
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Registration: Details forthcoming
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm CT
Location: Hybrid (In-person & Zoom)
Ochsner Center for Academic Excellence
1401-A Jefferson Highway
Jefferson, LA 70121
Registration: link forthcoming
Join us at the 7th Annual AAEM/RSA Southern Medical Student Symposium at Ochsner Health! This hybrid event features dynamic workshops — including a toxicology escape room, in-flight emergency simulations, and an ultrasound competition — plus a live virtual residency program director panel with Q&A. Whether you are exploring emergency medicine or preparing for The Match, this is your chance to sharpen clinical skills, connect with leaders in EM, and chart your path forward. Open to all — registration is free!
Participating programs: forthcoming
Schedule
| Time | Topic |
| 8:00am-8:15am CT | Welcome by Dr. Chauhan and EMIG |
| 8:15am-8:45am CT | Welcome from AAEM/RSA intro speaker |
| 8:45am-9:30am CT | Lecture downstairs classrooms 1+2 Dr. Arens tox |
| 9:30am-10:30am CT | Sim/Workshop – Toxicology escape room with Dr. Cates – this will be held in classrooms downstairs |
| 10:30am-10:45am CT | Break refreshments |
| 10:45am-11:45am CT | Sim In-flight emergencies with Dr. Chauhan |
| 11:45am-12:45pm CT | Sim/Workshop – Ultrasound competition with Dr. Langberg/Dr. Harryman |
Past Symposia
AAEM/RSA members have access to the recordings of some past symposia. Login and click the link below to watch!
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