This response underscores the foundation’s ability to adapt to emerging health care crises and support relevant research initiatives.

EMF’s strategy is to remain adaptive and responsive, ensuring that their research funding addresses the most critical needs expressed by ACEP and the broader emergency medicine community. By doing so, it not only advances but enhances the field but also enhance the overall quality patient care in emergency settings.

EMF’s commitment to collaboration, strategic funding, and responsive research underscores its pivotal role in the continuous improvement and evolution of emergency medicine.

Research Forum Reinvigorated with Record Submissions

You can’t miss Research Forum at ACEP24 this fall in Las Vegas, Sept. 29 to Oct. 2.

Really, you can’t miss it. Research Forum will not only have higher visibility and access inside the world’s largest emergency medicine Exhibit Hall, but it’s also the largest event of its kind since 2013 and third largest in the event’s history. Research Forum has witnessed a significant surge in submissions, receiving 858 compared to 650 for last year’s event in Philadelphia.

Research Forum organizers report that the submissions are diverse, featuring both familiar contributors and new names, showcasing a wide range of innovative research. They plan to accept approximately 450 abstracts, maintaining a process where each submission is evaluated, scored and ranked. This year, the quality of submissions has been exceptional, with higher scoring thresholds compared to previous years, reflecting the increasing caliber of research being conducted in the field.

Research Forum organizers say the higher profile of this year’s event should keep the momentum going in 2025.

New Program for Young Researchers Promotes Innovation

In addition to the traditional research categories, this year’s Research Forum has introduced a new program specifically for young researchers. It focuses on quality improvement projects, providing a platform for residents and medical students to share practical solutions and innovative practices. Unlike traditional research, these projects do not necessarily involve cutting-edge discoveries but rather practical improvements

and efficiencies in emergency department operations.

This new category emerged mid-process but has already garnered significant interest. It allows young researchers to present posters that highlight simple yet effective methods to enhance emergency care. Examples include improving intubation times or developing shortcuts for specific treatments.

The goal is to promote knowledge-sharing and practical problem-solving among the next generation of emergency medicine professionals.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to support and nurture young researchers, providing them with opportunities to showcase their work and gain recognition. By focusing on practical improvements, the forum encourages a culture of continuous quality enhancement in emergency medicine. This approach not only benefits the young researchers, but also contributes to the overall improvement of emergency care practices.