Team Activities

Simulation Academy SimWars

Wednesday, May 17, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT

SonoGames®

Friday, May 19, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT

Simulation Academy SimWars is the premier national simulation competition for emergency medicine residents. Created and brought to you by the SAEM Simulation Academy, SimWars is a simulation-based competition between teams of clinical providers that compete in various aspects of patient care in front of a large audience. This type of learning emphasizes experiential learning, which involves the learner in the moment, mentally, physically, and emotionally in the moment, whether a simulated experience, reliving the past, or through collaboration (community of practice). Additionally, SimWars offers learning opportunities for those watching and instructing, as every person involved can benefit from observing and reflecting on decision making, as well as viewing and discussing practice variations across disciplines and institutions. SimWars combines a grouplearning format with individual skill assessment to enhance global knowledge and skill performance.

Dodgeball

Thursday, May 18, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CT

SonoGames® is a national ultrasound competition in which emergency medicine (EM) residents demonstrate their mad skills and knowledge of point-of-care ultrasound in an exciting and educational format. Don’t miss the winner-take-all, no-holds-barred action as teams of over 300 emergency medicine residents in crazy costumes battle it out in front of hundreds of spectators to prove they have mastered the “SonoSkills” to become SonoChamps and take home the SonoCup. Team registration closes May 1, 2023.

Reserve Your Lodging by April 22 for the Best Rates!

Join us for Dodgeball 2023, as we transform a basic ballroom into THE most amazing dodgeball court ever, complete with bleachers, hot dogs, cold suds, and cheering fans! This grownup twist to the classic playground game pits emergency medicine residency teams from all over the country in an epic battle to the finish and the right to call themselves dodgeball champs. Limited spots are available, so pull your team together soon and sign up for an opportunity to dodge, duck, dip, dive...and dodge to victory! Team registration is now open.

The JW Marriott Austin, 110 East 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, is the official host hotel for meetings, educational sessions, and several social events at SAEM23, May 16-19. Book online by 5 p.m. local time, April 22, 2023 to receive the special SAEM room block rate of $279 for single or double occupancy. A valid major credit card is required to hold a room. Space is limited and rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional housing is available at the Austin Marriott Downtown, 304 East Cesar Chavez Street (just one block away from our host hotel) and rooms may be reserved online