The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) is the charity of emergency physicians. For 46 years, EMF has provided more than $16 million in grant funds to improve patient care and support emergency medicine investigators. EMF’s mission is to promote education and research that develops career emergency medicine researchers, improves patient care, and provides the basis for effective health policy. Because of its generous donors, EMF awards more than $600,000 in emergency medicine grants each year.

EMF VIP Reception

Monday, Oct. 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
USS Midway Museum (by invitation only)
Join major donors, EMF and ACEP leaders, dedicated physician groups, and committed companies invested in emergency medicine at this exclusive annual event. $125 or by complimentary invitation for EMF’s $1,200+ donors and Wiegenstein Legacy Society members.

EMF Major Donor Lounge

Monday, Oct. 1–Tuesday, Oct. 2, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. (by invitation only)
San Diego Convention Center, Sails Pavilion
EMF donors who have given at least $600 in 2018 can relax in this private room with complimentary breakfast, lunch, snacks, and business center amenities.

EMF Silent Auction

Monday, Oct. 1–Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center, Sails Pavilion
One-of-a-kind experiences, sports, music and celebrity memorabilia, art, jewelry, and more. Bid, buy, and support EMF to make a lasting impact on emergency medicine.

EMF Research Gathering Lounge

Monday, Oct. 1, 9–11:30 a.m., 1–2 p.m., 3–5 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center, Sails Pavilion
Network and review abstracts in this special Research Forum lounge.

EMF Grant Showcase Luncheon at the Research Forum

Tuesday, Oct. 2, Noon–1:45 p.m.
San Diego Convention Center, Sails Pavilion, EMF Research Gathering Room
See the future of emergency medicine with the most promising EMF grantees and their current projects.

Wiegenstein Legacy Society (WLS) Reception

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6–8 p.m.
Manchester Grand Hyatt, Bayview (by invitation only)
WLS members are invited to a reception to acknowledge individuals who have included EMF in their estate plans.

EMF–Annals Author’s Workshop at Research Forum

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9–11 a.m.
San Diego Convention Center, Sails Pavilion
Join us for insights on getting published from the deputy editors of the Annals of Emergency Medicine.