Annual Conference

Now that the Conference is over, it’s time to claim your CME. You must do so by April 9, 2026. Here’s how.

  • Go to the VACEP Meeting Guide and make sure you are logged in with the email used to register for the conference.

  • Navigate to the “Evaluations & CME” tab, then select each dropdown and complete them in order.

Meeting slides are now available to view. Get them in the Meeting Guide (log in with the email used to register).

PHOTOS: VACEP 2026

Accreditation Statement and Designation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians and Virginia College of Emergency Physicians. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 The American College of Emergency Physicians has approved this live educational activity for a maximum of 15.75 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.


2026 Poster Presentation Winners

1st Place: Gitansh Bhargava, DO, University of Virginia
Comparison of the Static and Dynamic Paramedian Ultrasound-Guided Approaches for Lumbar Puncture

2nd Place: Abigail Stanley, DO, VCU Health System
Impact of a Scripted 911 Call-Taker Statement on Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

3rd: Amelia Joyce, MD, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
The “Migraine” That Wasn’t: A Case of Subtle Varicella Meningitis


EVMS REIGNS IN 2026 RESIDENT JEOPARDY!

Eastern Virginia Medical School residents (l-r) Nevin Adamski, MD, Christopher Rice, MD, and Jonathan Stansbie, MD got the "W" at this year’s annual Resident Jeopardy! It was the first win since 2020 for the medical school affiliated with Old Dominion University and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The EVMS emergency medicine residency program is led by Donald Byars, MD.

Resident Rapid Fire Winners

1st Place: Andrea Klein, MD, MPH, Carilion
Mild Stroke, Major Decisions:  What TEMPO-2 Means for Emergency Stroke Care

2nd Place: Gabriella Dean, MD, UVA Health System
Does Point-of-Care Troponin Improve ED Efficiency

3rd: Enjana Bylykbashi, MD, VCU Health System
Ketamine or Etomidate for Tracheal Intubation for Critically Ill Adults

Junior Faculty Rapid Fire Winners

1st Place: Emily Kershner, MD, VCU Health System
Don't You Know That I'm Toxic? Quick Tips on Toxic Alcohols

2nd Place: Anthony Zaffino, MD, Riverside
Nitroglycerin Bolus in SCAPE: How Much is too Much?

 3rd Place: Sumyyah Yousufi, DO, LewisGale
Nitrous Nights, Emergency Days: Whippet Abuse and ED Management


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Past Conferences

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