Michigan Emergency Medicine Assembly
July 26 – 29, 2026
The Grand Hotel – Mackinac Island, MI
The Assembly includes a number of traditional sessions covering medical/legal updates, the membership’s Annual Meeting, and leadership forums covering health care issues. Each year, there is a host of special educational programs assembled to provide opportunities for our specialists to increase their knowledge and abilities in several avenues of their emergency medicine practices. To round out the three-day event, MCEP will also offer the traditional MCEP Family Opening Reception, Golf Outing and Presidents’ & Awards Banquet.
Registration
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2026 Registration Fees
Before 6/14/2026
MCEP Physician: $625 | ACEP Physician: $635 | Physician, Non-Member: $725 | PA/NP/Nurse/EMT: $525 | Resident/Medical Student: $100 |
After 6/14/2026
MCEP Physician: $650 | ACEP Physician: $660 | Physician, Non-Member: $750 | PA/NP/Nurse/EMT: $550 | Resident/Medical Student: $125 |
For further assistance on registration, you can contact the Chapter Office at (517) 327-5700 or madeyv@mcep.org.
*All refunds must be requested in writing. If your written cancellation is received by June 30, 2026, you will receive a full refund minus a $100 processing fee. Cancellations received between June 30, 2026 and July 20, 2026 will receive a 50% refund minus a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be processed on cancellations received on or after July 21, 2026 – no exceptions.
**Regpack Purchase Protection is offered through the Regpack Registration System not MCEP. If you purchase their purchase protection refunds will be issued through Regpack not MCEP. Please contact purchaseprotection@regpacks.com with any questions relating to refunds through their purchase protection.
MEMA26 Registration Paper Form to come.
2026 Assembly Schedule
2026 Brochure to come.
Sunday, July 26
4:00 – 4:15 pm Ocular Ultrasound: Look into My Eyes – Therese Mead, DO, FACEP
4:15 – 4:45 pm COPD or CHF: Differentiating Dyspnea with POCUS – Therese Mead, DO, FACEP
4:45 – 5:00 pm Scanning the Beans – Therese Mead, DO, FACEP
6:00 – 7:00 pm Diane Kay Bollman Opening Reception (Grand Hotel Porch)
Monday, July 27
7:25 – 7:30 am Welcome Address
7:30 – 9:00 am Opioid Use Disorder: Innovations & Current Practices Workshop – Stephen H. Anderson MD, FACEP (Separate CME)
9:00 – 10:00 am The Ronald L. Krome, MD Lecture Series: 2 AM Decisions: Guideline Updates in ACLS, Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection, and Stroke – Michael McCrea, MD, FACEP
10:00 – 10:30 am Visit the Exhibit Hall/BREAK
10:30 – 10:45 am ACEP Update from the President-Elect – Ryan Stanton, MD, FACEP
10:45 – 11:30 am Finding Your Why – Ryan Stanton, MD, FACEP
11:30 – 12:00 pm Care of the Muslim Patient – Zafar Shamoon, DO
12:00 – 1:00 pm EMRAM Inspired: 3 Rapid Fire Lectures
– MCI Preparedness – William Banks, MD
– Blisters, Bullae, and Badness: High-Stakes EM Dermatology – Danielle Calimente, MD
– To Opioid or Not to Opioid – Case-Based Alternatives to Opiates (ALTO) in the Emergency Department – Arqam Husain, MD
1:00 – 1:15 pm Visit the Exhibit Hall/BREAK
1:15 – 2:30 pm Annual Membership Meeting (box lunch for meeting attendees)
2:30 – 3:00 pm Board of Directors’ Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 pm Craft Cocktail Making/Wine Tasting – A MEDPAC Fundraiser
Tuesday, July 28
7:30 – 8:30 am Aerogen Product Showcase: Nasal High Flow: Optimizing Care for Adults with COPD in the Emergency Department
– Robert Takla, MD (Non-CME)
8:30 – 9:00 am Visit the Exhibit Hall/BREAK
9:00 – 9:45 am Dazed & Confused: Improving Diagnosis & Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy – Arun B. Jesudian, MD
9:45 – 10:45 am Pediatric Resuscitation Pearls – Emily Rose, MD, FACEP
10:00 am – 4:00 pm LogixHealth MEMF Fundraiser Golf Outing
10:45 – 11:00 am Visit the Exhibit Hall/BREAK/Vendor Raffle Winners Announced
11:00 – 11:30 am Pulse Problems – Troubleshooting LVAD Emergencies – Daniel Lewandowski, MD
11:30 am – 12:45 pm Med/Legal in AI – Diana Nordlund, DO, JD, FACEP
5:00 – 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception
5:30 – 6:30 pm Gregory L. Henry, MD, FACEP Lecture Series: Having a Mission Driven Career – Emily Rose, MD, FACEP
7:00 pm Past Presidents’ Photo
7:15 – 9:15 pm Presidents’ & Awards Banquet
Wednesday, July 29
7:30 – 7:45 am MOA Update – Adam Hunt, DO, FACEP
7:45 – 8:30 am Deer Hunting in Michigan – Adam Hunt, DO, FACEP
8:30 – 9:30 am Procedural – Igor Middlebrook, DO, MS, FACEP
9:30 – 10:15 am Precipitated Opioid Withdrawal and GABA-B Agonist Withdrawal – Brandtly Yakey, DO
10:15 – 11:00 am Integrating Palliative Care into ED Practice: Why It Matters and How to Do It – Satheesh Gunaga, DO, FACEP
2026 Location & Accommodations
The Grand Hotel
286 Grand Ave
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
THE GRAND HOTEL ROOM INFORMATION:
2026 Grand Hotel Room Block Link
Please note that after the cut-off date of 06/24/2026 your attendees will have to call the Grand Hotel at (906) 847-3331 and ask for the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians to book their reservations, based on availability.
*The Grand Hotel is a destination vacation spot in Michigan, especially in the summer months – it is advised to make any room reservations as early as possible.
Please visit the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau for other trip tips and Island information!
Travel
By Car
Motor vehicles are prohibited on the Island. All travel is by carriage, bicycle, horseback or foot. Major highways lead directly to the Straits of Mackinac where you will find parking at Mackinaw City or St. Ignace before boarding a ferry to the Island.
Ferry Service to Mackinac Island
Passage to Mackinac Island is provided by several ferry boat lines. Shepler’s Ferry Service (www.sheplersferry.com) is the exclusive ferry line for the Assembly. Discounted round trip fares of $32/adult and $21/child (+ $2 per ticket booking fee) will be honored for our group. Tickets can be purchased online using the online promotion code that will be sent via email when you register. Luggage transfer is simple and convenient, with assistance provided on both the mainland and on Mackinac Island. Parking: Ample parking is available at all mainland ferry docks. Indoor and valet parking is available for nominal charges. All overnight parking arrangements are set up at time of arrival. Taxis: It’s a short walk from the ferry docks to Grand Hotel. Horse-drawn taxi service is also available for a nominal fee. Horse-drawn taxis greet all ferry boats arriving at Mackinac Island.
By Air
Commercial Airlines: Mackinac Island is served by Pellston (Michigan) airport, 12 miles south of Mackinaw City. Commercial air service to Pellston is available daily through Delta Airlink in Detroit.
Mackinac Island Airport: Mackinac Island’s Airport’s 3,500-foot lighted, paved runway is capable of accommodating private and charter aircraft. The airport is one mile from Grand Hotel. For more information, please call (906) 847-3231. In partnership with local aviation companies, Grand Hotel can arrange private air charter service. Call (906) 847-3331 to inquire for price and availability. Horse-drawn taxi service is available from the airport to Grand Hotel. (906) 847-3323.
Limousine & Shuttle Service
Mackinaw Shuttle (888) 349-8294
Mackinaw Shuttle is a Pellston, Michigan Airport based companies that offer taxi service between Pellston Airport and the Mackinaw City ferry docks along with other Michigan cities on a 24-hour basis. This service is also available on a charter basis. They recommend at least a week or more for reservations. There is an additional charge for evenings. Reservations are highly recommended.
CME
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, and CE Symmetry. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American College of Emergency Physicians has approved this activity for a maximum of 12 hours of ACEP Category I credit.
Opioid Use Disorder: Innovations & Current Practices Workshop (Outside CME)
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American College of Emergency Physicians has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.5 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.
Resident Events
MEMF Sponsored Scholarship Contest – July 27, 2026
EMRAM Inspired – Rapid Fire Talks: Have a great talk? Is there a topic you are passionate about? The Michigan Emergency Medicine Foundation (MEMF) is pleased to announce 3 resident scholarships in the amount of $1,200 to attend & present a talk at MEMA 2026.
What to send:
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Brief description of the talk (250 words max)
- 3-minute video clip from the talk (can use smart phone/GoPro, etc. to record)
- Personal contact information
- Scholarship requests can be sent via e-mail to alliep@mcep.org
- Deadline for submission is 2/2/26
2026 Winners of the Contest:
• William Banks, MD of Henry Ford Genesys
• Danielle Calimente, MD of Detroit Medical Center
• Arqam Husain, MD of Henry Ford Detroit
Come watch them present at MEMA26!
LogixHealth MEMF Fundraiser Golf Outing – Tuesday, July 28, 2026
LogixHealth Michigan Emergency Medicine Foundation (MEMF) Golf Outing Fundraiser
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Add-on Event)
$-Price to come per golfer (separate registration required)
MCEP is excited to announce the Michigan Emergency Medicine Foundation (MEMF) Golf Tournament, scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at The Jewel at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI.
We are excited about this golfing event in support of our Michigan Emergency Medicine Foundation (MEMF) – a non-profit (501c3) that serves to support research, scholarship and the strategic goals of MCEP. Through the foundation, scholarships are awarded to resident physicians toward unique medical growth opportunities.
This event is open to all registrants, exhibitors, family members and friends. Pre-register to assure your spot! Only 32 spots available and onsite golf registration is limited. Please arrive 30 minutes early to prepare for a shotgun start.
Checks/credit cards payable to MEMF.
MEDPAC Fundraiser Add-on Events – Monday, July 27, 2026
Michigan Emergency Doctors Political Action Committee (MEDPAC) Fundraiser
Monday, July 27th (Add-on Events)
5:00 – 6:00pm
$175 Per Person (separate registration required for EACH individual person.)
During the Michigan Emergency Medicine Assembly, MEDPAC is offering a fundraising opportunities where you can join your friends and colleagues for an evening of fun, while partaking in a wine tasting event.
Grand Hotel – Wine Tasting
This one-hour wine tasting led by the Grand Hotel’s Sommelier will cover a selection of white and red wine grape varieties with an example of both a domestic and imported wine. Four tastings are included, and space is limited to 25 persons.
Grand Hotel – Craft Cocktail Making Class
Learn about the rich history of the classic Old Fashioned cocktail and how to make three bespoke variations from Audubon Bar’s featured list of this cocktail. Attendees will view a demonstration on how the drink is prepared, learn about the batch making process, and will be offered a sample of each variation. At the conclusion of the class, guests will be provided with a recipe sheet that includes the ingredients and steps to make each drink created in the class both in single cocktail format and as a batched recipe with the exact ingredients needed to create a full 750ml bottle of the cocktail. Space is limited to 25 persons.
Personal checks/credit cards ONLY payable to MEDPAC.
MEDPAC brings the Voice of Michigan Emergency Physicians to Lansing.
Photo Disclaimer
Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the MEMA Conference. These will be used by MCEP for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third-party publication. To opt-out please contact mcep@mcep.org.
2026 Exhibitor Information
Special Thanks to the following MEMA26 vendors:
Product Showcase
Silver Sponsors
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