The Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) invests its funds to further emergency medicine research and education. To date, EMF has awarded more than $12 million in research grants to advance emergency medicine, science, and health policy. 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, 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston
Join EMF for a unique evening where art comes to life. Get exclusive access to the world-renowned Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and help support emergency medicine research at the EMF VIP Reception during ACEP15. This “pre-party” event features lavish hors d’oeuvres and wine, and shuttle services will be provided from most ACEP housing block hotels. Visit the EMF Major Donor Lounge or the ACEP Bookstore to purchase tickets for $150 per person.

EMF Major Donor Lounge

(by invitation only)
EMF donors who have given $500 or more since Jan. 1, 2015, and Wiegenstein Legacy Society members are invited to this relaxed setting offering breakfast, lunch, and snacks; a computer; a printer; and charging stations. Stop by Room 256 in the BCEC from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

EMF Silent Auction

The popular favorite souvenir shop returns to ACEP15. Stop by the EMF Silent Auction for a chance to bid on hundreds of items, with proceeds benefitting EMF. Items include sports, music, and celebrity memorabilia; jewelry; artwork; vacation getaway packages donated by members; and more! Managed by All Star Enterprises, the EMF Silent Auction is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday in the North Lobby of the BCEC.