Alison Smith, MD, MPH, FACEP, graduated residency in 2017 from the University of Utah Health and remained in Salt Lake City as an attending emergency physician. Dr. Smith is a former Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA) representative to the ACEP Board of Directors and currently serves as president of the Utah ACEP Chapter. Dr. Smith offers some advice for ACEP members traveling to her city for ACEP25.

ARRIVAL DAY: Saturday, Sept. 6

On a backcountry ski tour day, Dr. Smith poses for a picture with friends at Summit Park, Utah. (Click to enlarge.)

After checking into a hotel and taking a minute to recover from the flight, Dr. Smith recommends getting your bearings via an outdoor activity. There are plenty of options. “On a Saturday afternoon, I might take my kids to the children’s museum or the planetarium,” Dr. Smith said. On a normal Saturday evening, you’ll find her on a hike or mountain bike ride with her friends or family.

“I typically do something outdoors every day,” she said. “Tonight, for example, my girlfriends and I are going for a trail run, and then we might go to a brewery afterward.”

Some favorite breweries Dr. Smith suggests include the following:   

• TF (Templin Family Brewing), located in the Granary District close to downtown Salt Lake City, specializes in traditional and barrel-aged beers.
• Fisher Brewing Company, located in the Granary District, serves fine ales and lagers on draft in the brewery taproom.

“You could also get food from one of the food trucks outside these breweries and find some live music,” Dr. Smith said.

With fall colors popping, Dr. Smith takes a ride at Biking Corner Canyon in Draper, Utah. (Click to enlarge.)

Although she doesn’t eat out much, Dr. Smith said a tourist coming into town for ACEP25 might enjoy dinner at Urban Hill, Avenues Proper, Takashi Sushi, or Aker.

ACEP25 DAY ONE: Sunday, Sept. 7

Dr. Smith said she never wants to miss the ACEP25 Opening Session and she is excited about this year’s lineup. For breakfast she recommended the Sweet Lake Biscuits & Limeade, located on W. 1700 St., about a 10-minute drive from the Salt Lake City Convention Center. Tulie Bakery, on E. 700 St., is also a great option, as is the Rose Establishment, a coffee and breakfast spot closer to downtown.