AAEM/RSA Medical Student Symposium — Midwest

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Join AAEM/RSA for the 2025 Midwest Medical Student Symposium, a virtual event designed for medical students exploring a career in emergency medicine. 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 Midwest 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!

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Event Details
  • Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
  • Time: 8:30am – 1:45pm CT
  • Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
Schedule
TimeTopic
8:30am – 9:00am CTWelcome and Introduction of AAEM/RSA – Katy Wyszynski, DO MS, RSA President
9:00am – 9:30am CTKeynote: What Makes a Great EM Resident Physician – Andrew Pfeffer, MD FAAEM; University of Kansas School of Medicine  
9:30am – 10:00am CTKeynote 2: Identity in Emergency Medicine – Molly K. Estes, MD FAAEM; Professor at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
10:00am – 10:30am CTBreakout Session 1 M1/2: How to Know EM is for you – Brian Barbas, MD FAAEM (Loyola University) M3: Away Rotations and Acing Clerkships – Philip Pazderka, MD M4 Panel: The EM Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare
10:30am – 11:00am CTBreakout Session 2 M1-3: Keys to Being a Strong EM Applicant M4 Panel: Factors to Consider for Ranking and What to Expect from Match
11:00am – 12:00pm CTLightening Rounds
12:00pm – 1:30pm CTResidency Fair
1:30pm – 1:45pm CTClosing & Final Remarks
Participating Programs
  • Advocate Christ Medical Center
  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Cook County
  • Corewell Health Lakeland
  • Indiana University School of Medicine – Bloomington
  • Indiana University School of Medicine – Indianapolis
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
  • Northwestern University
  • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
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