DVAAEM’s Annual Residents’ Day

We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting in-person regional conference on Hot Topics in Emergency Medicine, taking place on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver engaging discussions and invaluable insights into the latest advancements and pressing issues in the field of emergency medicine.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Sidney Kimmel Medical College for their unwavering support and generosity in hosting this conference at their outstanding facilities.

Individual Registration

If you are interested in registering a group, please see the “Event Registration” section below for more details.

Job Fair at DVAAEM Residents’ Day 2025 | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET

Hospitals and Organizations: We’re excited to announce the addition of a regional job fair to this year’s DVAAEM Annual Residents’ Day, taking place on March 12, 2025, in the Hamilton Building at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

This job fair is a fantastic opportunity for your practice to connect with graduating residents from the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware regions, as they prepare to embark on their careers in emergency medicine. It’s also an excellent platform to showcase any fellowship opportunities your institution may offer.

Don’t miss the chance to engage with the next wave of talented emergency medicine physicians entering the workforce this spring. To learn more and secure your spot, please visit the “Sign Up to Host a Table” section below.

Event Location

Dorrance H Hamilton Building – 1st Floor Lecture Hall
Sidney Kimmel Medical College
1001 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Public transportation and carpooling is highly encouraged as parking can be limited. Discounted parking may be available on a limited basis.

Event Schedule

7:00am ET: Registration Check-In and Light Continental Breakfast with Coffee

7:30am-7:55am ET: Welcome | State of AAEM: AAEM Advocacy | Robert Frolichstein, MD FAAEM, President of AAEM

8:00am-8:45am ET: AI in Medicine | Michael Halpin

8:50am-9:35am ET: Substance Use Disorder | Alexis LaPietra, DO

9:40am-10:05am ET: Employment Models in EM | Angela G Cai, MD

10:10am-10:35am ET: Contracts: How Many Kinds Can There Be? | Karen E Davidson, LLC

10:35am-10:50am ET: BREAK

10:50am-12:00pm ET: EM Employment Panel | Moderators: Amber Higgins, MD, Physician Union Model and Joel Kravitz, MD, Fellowship Pathway | Panelists: Robert Frolichstein, MD, Private Practice Model; Angela G Cai, MD, CMG Model; and Karen Davidson, LLC, Contract Attorney

12:00pm-1:00pm ET: Job Fair / Light Lunch    

Please Note: Final schedule and speakers subject to change.

Event Registration
Individual Registration

Individuals interested in attending the event should register using the “Individual Registration” button below.

Individual Registration
Group Registration

To register a group for the conference, please email an Excel spreadsheet with the list of attendees to Tom Derenne. For any questions, call Tom at (414) 276-7390.

Your spreadsheet should include the following information for each attendee:

  • Group Name
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • MD or DO designation
  • Email
  • Phone Number

Additionally, please include the group coordinator’s name and contact information for any follow-up communications.

Sign Up to Host a Table

Time:  Set Up – 10:00am-12:00pm ET
              Job Fair – 12:00pm-1:00pm ET

Fee:   $150 | Early-Bird Rate – registrations received by January 15, 2025*
            $200 | Regular Rate – registrations received after January 16-March 12, 2025*

*Fee includes one, four-foot table and two chairs. A second, four-foot table is available for an additional $50 fee.

Location: Hamilton Building, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Sign Up to Host a Table