CME Event

As part of our residency program’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, this special CME event brings together faculty, alumni, residents and advanced practice providers for an afternoon of education, reflection and collaboration. Hosted in the new Medical Education and Research Building, the program will feature expert speakers and thought leaders discussing advances across emergency medicine, public health and clinical innovation. Join us as we celebrate five decades of learning and leadership while looking ahead to the future of emergency care.

Below you’ll find the current agenda for our CME event at the Medical Education and Research Building on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. We encourage you to revisit this page for any updates and to plan your afternoon of continuing education, faculty-alumni collaboration and peer networking.

12–12:05 p.m. | Welcome
Elizabeth Weinstein, MD
Opening remarks and introduction to the afternoon’s CME program.

12:05–12:35 p.m. | Advances in VTE Research and Management   
Jeff Kline, MD
A discussion on emerging diagnostics, risk stratification and management strategies in venous thromboembolism.

12:40–12:55 p.m. | Pediatric Trauma: Lessons and Advances
Geoff Hays, MD
An evidence-based look at current approaches to pediatric trauma care and future opportunities for innovation.

1:00–1:30 p.m. | Lyte Emergencies
Cami Pfennig, MD
A review of evidence-based interventions to rapidly identify and manage life-threatening electrolyte emergencies to improve patient outcomes. 

1:35–2:05 p.m. | Acute Stroke
Benton Hunter, MD
This lecture will review recent high-impact studies on the emergency department diagnosis and treatment of acute stroke, highlighting research from the past year that may influence clinical practice and emphasizing evidence-based evaluation and critical appraisal.

2:05–2:20 p.m. | Break
Elizabeth Weinstein, MD
Light refreshments provided in the lobby. 

2:20–2:50 p.m. | Emerging Drugs and Contaminants
Jerry Snow, MD
An update on evolving drug trends, new synthetic substances and clinical considerations for emergency and toxicology practice.

2:55–3:10 p.m. | Modern Trends in EMS
Dan O’Donnell, MD
An overview of current innovations, challenges and directions in emergency medical services and prehospital care.

3:10–3:30 p.m. | POCUS in the Eye
Dani Brenner, MD, PhD
A concise and practical session on ocular ultrasound and its expanding role in emergency care.

3:35–4:20 p.m. | Policy and Public Health: A Conversation with State Leaders
Dan Rusyniak, MD, Lindsay Weaver, MD, and Jen Sullivan, MD
A dynamic discussion on the intersection of public health, state policy and emergency medicine in Indiana and beyond.

4:20–4:30 p.m. | Closing and Thank You
Elizabeth Weinstein, MD
Final remarks and recognition of speakers, planning committee and attendees.