In recognition of innovative models of care, service to unique patient populations, and advances in emergency medicine research, the Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (WACEP) is partnering with departments of emergency medicine at UW–Madison and the Medical College of Wisconsin to host the 34th annual Wisconsin Emergency Medicine Research Forum during the Spring Symposium.
The one-day, free event is open to This forum is intended for anyone interested in emergency medicine-related research and training. The forum provides a venue to present and evaluate emergency medicine research, with interactive discussion following each presentation.
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Brookfield Conference Center, Brookfield, WI
7:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2026 Research Forum
Schedule of Events
| 7:15-8:00am | Breakfast and Visit with Exhibitors |
| 8:00-9:15am | Keynote Address: “Acetaminophen Advances and Challenges ,” Barry Rumack, MD, Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine |
| 9:15-10:10am | Oral Presentations: Pharmacology & Toxicology |
| 10:10-10:30am | Poster Review Session |
| 11:10-11:15am | Oral Presentations: Patient Care & Operations |
| 11:15-11:35am | Poster Review Session |
| 11:35am-12:20pm | Oral Presentations: Devices & Procedures |
| 12:20-12:30pm | Closing Remarks |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Lunch, WACEP & Research Forum Awards, Business Meeting & Visit with Exhibitors |
2026 Research Forum
Awards (UW-only)
Abstract presentations
- Best Poster Presentation: Mitchell Butterbaugh, MD, “Prevalence of Pediatric Medication Protocol Deviation by EMS Clinicians”
- E. Brooke Lerner Trailblazer in Emergency Medicine Research Award: Alexis Oliver, BS, “Artificial Intelligence – Guided Compression Ultrasound forTriage of Suspected Lower Extremity Proximal Deep VeinThrombosis”
Impact awards
- Howard J. Croft Resident Advocate Award: Samanatha Crowley, MD, MPH
- ACEP/EMRA National Outstanding Medical Student Award: Ly Hoang, BS, MD candidate, 2026
The Research Forum is a joint conference sponsored by:
BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Wisconsin chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
Questions? Please email demresearch@medicine.wisc.edu.
