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ACOEP offers a COLA and CORE Review Course during its 2026 Spring Seminar, held in person as part of the seminar program. It is aimed at emergency physicians preparing for the CORE or COLA exams, and it provides a focused, in-person review of key content to support board preparation. If you are planning to sit for either exam and want a structured review tied to a larger professional meeting, this course is the relevant option; if you only need the current exam reading list rather than a review course, the AOBEM CORE article list is the resource to check instead.
Who the course is for
The course is designed for emergency physicians who are preparing for CORE or COLA. According to ACOEP, it is a "focused, in-person opportunity to review key content and support your board preparation."
That framing matters for two groups in particular:
- Physicians in the AOBEM CORE pathway — those working through the CORE requirements and looking for a concentrated review before the exam.
- Physicians preparing for COLA — those who want the same style of in-person review for the COLA exam.
If you are a resident or student, ACOEP's broader programming includes separate resident and student sections, but the review course itself is described as board preparation for emergency physicians.
Where and when it takes place
The review course is offered during the 2026 Spring Seminar, which runs Sunday, April 19 – Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Loews Portofino at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL.
Because the course is part of the Spring Seminar rather than a standalone event, attending it means attending the seminar (or at least the relevant portion of it). The seminar also marks ACOEP's 50th anniversary, so the program includes anniversary-related content alongside the review course.
What the course covers
ACOEP describes the course as covering "key content" for CORE and COLA preparation. The exact session-by-session agenda is not detailed in the source material, so the practical way to confirm what is covered is to check the CORE/COLA Review Course information page on ACOEP's site.
For context on what CORE itself involves: AOBEM has released the 2026 CORE article list, and emergency physicians participating in the AOBEM CORE pathway can review the current article list, program requirements, and additional details on the AOBEM Emergency Medicine CORE webpage. The review course is a separate offering from that reading list — the list tells you what to study, the course gives you an in-person review.
How to get details and register
- Go to ACOEP's site and open the CORE/COLA Review Course information page (linked from the homepage's news section under "Preparing for CORE or COLA?").
- Check the course schedule within the Spring Seminar program to confirm which days and sessions apply to CORE versus COLA.
- Review the Spring Seminar registration information, since the course is delivered as part of that event.
- If your goal is exam content rather than instruction, also open the AOBEM 2026 CORE Article List for the current reading requirements.
CORE review course vs. CORE article list
| CORE/COLA Review Course | AOBEM CORE Article List | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | In-person, during the 2026 Spring Seminar | Published list of articles |
| Purpose | Focused review of key content for board preparation | Defines the reading material for the CORE pathway |
| Audience | Emergency physicians preparing for CORE or COLA | Emergency physicians in the AOBEM CORE pathway |
| Where to find it | ACOEP CORE/COLA Review Course page | AOBEM Emergency Medicine CORE webpage |
Use the review course if you want structured, in-person instruction before your exam. Use the article list if you need to know what to read. Many physicians preparing for CORE will use both.
Common questions
Is the course online? The source describes it as an in-person opportunity during the Spring Seminar, so plan on attending in Orlando.
Is it only for CORE, or also COLA? Both — ACOEP states it will offer a "COLA and CORE Review Course."
Does it replace the CORE article list? No. The article list is set by AOBEM and defines the CORE pathway reading; the review course is ACOEP's preparation offering.
Where do I confirm current details? The ACOEP CORE/COLA Review Course page and the Spring Seminar program, since schedules and session details can be updated.