Midwest Medical Student Symposium
August 19, 2027
The Ohio Union | Columbus, OH
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The Midwest Medical Student Symposium will be held in conjunction
with Ohio ACEP's Residents' Assembly on August 19, 2027!
Are you a medical student considering emergency medicine (EM) or preparing to match to an EM residency? Then this is the event for you!
This is your time to focus on planning for your future in Emergency Medicine.
Why Attend?
- Gain Insight into Emergency Medicine as a Career
- Discover Strategies for the Application Process
- Receive Guidance on Residency Match Preparation
- Network with Fellow Medical Students and EM Residents and Attendings
- Connect with Midwest EM Residency Programs at the On-Site Residency Fair
Residency Leaders:The Residency Fair is a great way to showcase your residency to medical students interested in Emergency Medicine. Check back for information on registering your program to participate!
2026 Ohio ACEP Poster Competition
Congratulations to Ohio ACEP's 2026 Poster Competition Winners!
Resident Research Winner
Samuel Cray, DO (Summa Health)
The prevalence of life-threatening diagnoses in emergency department patients with chest pain in a national group
Resident Case Study Winner
Rabia Khan, MD (Summa Health)
Delayed Cervical Spinal Cord Infarction Following Non-Fatal Strangulation: A Case Report and Review of Vascular Mechanisms
Medical Student Research Winner
Srinath Gandham (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine)
Cardiac monitor alarm customization to reduce alarm frequency and improve staff response time in an urban academic emergency department
Medical Student Case Study Winner
Patrick McGraw (Case Western Reserve University)
Early Recognition of Endophthalmitis in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and the Role of Broad-Spectrum Intravenous Antibiotics in Treatment
Individuals registered for the in-person Residents' Assembly and Medical Student Symposium on August 12 will receive access to the conference app and will be able to view the virtual poster competition by August 10.
Winners will be given the opportunity to present their poster in-person at the Residents' Assembly & Medical Student Symposium on August 12.
Location
The Ohio Union
1739 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43210
Directions & Parking Information
Parking Information
Visitors may park in the Ohio Union South Parking Garage for access to the Ohio Union.
Ohio Union South Garage (1759 N. High Street; Columbus, OH 43210)
Alternate Parking
South Campus Gateway Parking Garage (75 E 11th Ave; Columbus, OH 43201)
Accommodations
Ohio ACEP recommends the following hotel which is less than 1-mile from The Ohio Union.
The Blackwell Inn
2110 Tuttle Park Place
Columbus, OH 43210
Parking: Several self-park lots are nearby and valet parking is available.
Visit The Blackwell Inn Online!
2026 Midwest Medical Student Symposium - Event Recap
Nearly 400 residents, medical students, residency faculty and leaders from Ohio ACEP gathered for the Ohio ACEP joint Residents’ Assembly & Medical Student Symposium on August 12, 2026. Close to 80 medical students gathered for the Midwest Medical Student Symposium which included presentations preparing the students in attendance for a possible future in Emergency Medicine. The event also included a residency fair with 18 Midwest residency programs showcasing their programs and meeting with medical students looking to match with EM residency programs.
Presentations included:
- Getting Sued & Surviving: Real World Tales, Hard Truths and Practical Tips
Dr. Marina Boushra, Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Douglas Gallo, Summa Health
Dr. Krystin Miller, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - What Type of Residency is Right for Me?
Dr. Sandy Najarian; MetroHealth Medical Center -
How to Create a CV and Personal Statement
Dr. Michael McCrea; Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center -
Rocking the Interview: How to Stand Out
Dr. Robert Blankenship; Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital - Navigating the Residency Application
Dr. Erin McDonough; University of Cincinnati Medical Center - Program Directors Discussion Panel
Dr. Michael McCrea; Moderator
Dr. Daniel Jarrell; Memorial Health System
Dr. Christopher Lloyd; OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
Dr. Erin McDonough; University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Dr. J.Chika Onabiyi; Summa Health - Hyperemesis: Gravid and Grasss
Dr. Michael McCrea; Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center
- To Fellowship or Not: Navigating Post-Residency Paths
Dr. Adam McFarland; University Hospitals
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will be made up to July 29, 2026 upon written request less a $15 administrative fee. No refunds will be issued past July 29, 2026.
