Excellence in Geriatric Emergency Medicine
The University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine presents the Geriatric Emergency Medicine Symposium 2026, a cutting-edge FREE virtual on-demand conference designed to transform your approach to caring for older adults in the ED. All lectures go live on March 5, 2026, giving you instant access to this comprehensive educational experience at no cost.
With adults over 65 representing the fastest-growing segment of emergency visits nationwide, this fully virtual, self-paced program brings together nationally recognized experts from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The symposium covers critical topics, from acute coronary syndrome in older adults, to geriatric risk assessment, polypharmacy management, elder trauma, delirium recognition, and end-of-life care conversations, among others.
Perfect for emergency physicians, residents, APPs, nurses, and any healthcare professional caring for older adults in acute settings, this 100% online symposium lets you learn on your schedule - no travel, no time away from work, and no registrations fees. Access high-quality recorded presentations packed with evidence-based strategies and real-world solutions you can implement immediately. Transform your practice. Elevate your care. Make a difference.
Robert Flint, MD
Geriatric Emergency Medicine Symposium Director
Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine
Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine, Maryland Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Available On-Demand
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Registration is FREE but required!
Opportunity to earn a Certificate of Participation (no CME/CEU) for $15.
OUR SPEAKERS
List of Lectures
| LECTURE | PRESENTERS(S) |
|---|---|
| TBI In the Elderly: Best Practices for the EM Provider | Mike Abraham, MD, MS |
| From the Golden Years to Critical Hours: Caring for the Critically Ill Geriatric Patient | Caleb Chan, MD, MPH |
| Don't Steamroll Grandma: Geriatric Risk in the ED | Eileen Chu, MD, MS |
| Orthogeriatrics | Brian Corwell, MD |
| Sorting in a Minefield: Geriatric Triage | Robert Flint, MD |
| Conversations About the State of Palliative Care in Emergency Medicine | Daniel Gingold, MD, MPH Stephen Schenkel, MD, MPP |
| Calling 911 at 91! EMS and Geriatric Interface | Benjamin Lawner, DO, MS, EMT-P |
| Old Habits Die Hard: Substance Abuse in the Geriatric ED Patient | Sarah Lee, MD |
| ID GEMS: Hidden Treasures and Traps and Traps in Geriatric Infections Diseases | Bobbi-Jo Lowie, MD |
| Navigating Pain Relief in Geriatric Emergency Medicine | Robert Flint, MD Ashley Martinelli, PharmD |
| Acute Coronary Syndrome in the Elderly: When Traditional Teaching Falls Short | Amal Mattu, MD |
| When the Beat Drops: Pacemaker Emergencies in the Aging Heart | Rohit Menon, MD |
| Beyond Wrinkles and Fine Lines: Navigating Derm Emergencies in Older Adults | Gabriella Miller, MD |
| Belly Pain's Worst Kept Secret: Mesenteric Ischemia in Older Adults | Neeraja Murali, DO, MPH |
| Thyroid | Bennett Myers, MD |