EMRAM SIMWARS
April 22, 2027
MIB Building
Grand Rapids, MI
The day will begin with SIMWARS – an interactive simulation competition that allows teams of four medical providers to compete against other programs on simulated patient encounters. The format is “round-robin” for the first round. Each team will get to perform in 5 different cases – all teams will be judged for all 5 rotations with the top two teams moving to the finals. An expert panel will judge each team’s performance in areas such as teamwork, communication, and leadership as well as medical management of the “patient”. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Registration
Resident – SIMWARS Team Member – $; Resident/Medical Student/Spouse – Observer – $; MCEP Member – $; Non-Member – $
Registration Instructions: ALL attendees must register (team members, judges, observers, attendings, medical students, etc).
Teams: 10 Spaces available (1 per program allowed), filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
– Must be signed up by Program Directors or Coordinators through Allie Perttunen at alliep@mcep.org.
– All teams must have 4 identified team members and 1 identified faculty judge at the time of sign up or a place will not be guaranteed for the team. TBD will not be allowed for these positions.
– Sign up once registration opens with the Program Name as well as the first name, last name, designation, and email address of each team member and judge. If this information is not provided your team spot is not guaranteed and may go to another program.
– All teams must be registered no later than April 1st, 2026 to ensure staff has all the information they need.
Groups:
– Sign up by emailing Allie Perttunen at alliep@mcep.org with the Program Name as well as observers first name, last name, designation, and email address. This can be done in combination with team sign up.
– Please notify all parties you plan to sign up to avoid duplicate registrations.
Individual:
– Please use the registration button below or reach out to Allie Perttunen at alliep@mcep.org with the registration form for assistance (payment can be completed with the form or a link may be provided).
– Please ensure your program has not signed you up/plans to sign you up as part of a group.
Thank you for following the above stated guidelines. Adhering to these allows an organized and effective process for planners and staff.
*All refunds must be requested in writing. If your written cancellation is received two weeks prior to the course date, you will receive a refund. No refunds on cancellations less than two weeks prior to the course.
**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.
2026 EMRAM SIMWARS Schedule/Brochure
SIMWARS Brochure
8:00 am (Promptly) All SimWars Teams and Judges Arrival
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast – Competition Briefing
9:00 – 10:40 a.m. SimWars Round 1: Group 1 (5 Teams)
10:40 – 11:10 a.m. Break & Switch Groups
11:10 – 12:50 a.m. SimWars Round 1: Group 2 (5 Teams)
12:50 – 2:00 p.m. Debrief & Announcement of 1st Round Winners
Lunch / Visit Exhibits
2:15 – 3:30 p.m. SimWars Finals
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Announcement of Winner
**Schedule Subject to Change**
Registrant Information Packet
Event Information
LOCATION
CMU Education Building
1632 Stone St
Saginaw, MI 48602
ACCOMMODATIONS
SpringHill Suites
5270 Cardinal Sq. Blvd
Saginaw, MI, 48604
For discounted room rates click here. Discount ends March 16, 2026.
Congratulations to the 2026 SIMWARS Champions:
Trinity Health Muskgeon:
Taylor Barthels, DO
Terryce Blanchard, DO
Matt Luce, MD
Nate Naud, DO
Photo Disclaimer
Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the EMRAM SIMWARS Course. 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 Meeting Sponsors
2026 Sponsor Form
Special thanks to the 2026 SIMWARS sponsors for their support. Without the assistance from our meeting sponsors we would not be able to put on this caliber of a course, while keeping fees low.