What Is the ACOEP Spring Seminar and When Does It Take Place?

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The ACOEP Spring Seminar is the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians' annual spring conference. The 2026 Spring Seminar took place Sunday, April 19 through Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Loews Portofino at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. It is relevant to you if you are an emergency physician, resident, or student looking for in-person continuing education, board preparation, or research opportunities in osteopathic emergency medicine.

What Happens at the Spring Seminar

The Spring Seminar combines clinical education with board review and professional networking. Based on ACOEP's published information, the 2026 program included:

  • A COLA and CORE Review Course — a focused, in-person review of key content to support board preparation for physicians in the AOBEM CORE pathway or preparing for COLA.
  • FOEM Research Competitions — open to physicians, residents, and students. Winners are announced at the competitions and receive a certificate suitable for framing from ACOEP's FOEM Foundation.
  • General seminar programming across the multi-day schedule, which ran from Sunday through Thursday.

Who Should Consider Attending

Audience Why the Spring Seminar May Fit
Emergency physicians in the AOBEM CORE pathway The CORE Review Course offers structured, in-person content review tied to board preparation
Physicians preparing for COLA The combined CORE/COLA Review Course targets that exam content
Residents Research competitions and board-prep content; ACOEP also runs a Resident Student Organization
Students Research competitions are open to students, and ACOEP maintains a student organization
Any osteopathic emergency physician Continuing education and connection with peers across the specialty

Why the Timing and Location Matter

The seminar is held in the spring, and the 2026 edition ran five days (Sunday through Thursday) at a single resort venue — Loews Portofino at Universal Studios in Orlando. A multi-day, single-site format means you can plan travel once and attend both review coursework and research sessions without relocating. If you are weighing whether to attend a future seminar, check the current dates and venue on ACOEP's events pages, since these change year to year.

Practical Considerations Before You Register

  • Registration and fees: ACOEP's homepage does not publish pricing for the Spring Seminar or the review course. Confirm cost, member vs. non-member rates, and CME details directly with ACOEP before committing.
  • Review course vs. full seminar: The CORE/COLA Review Course is a distinct offering within the seminar. If board preparation is your main goal, verify whether you can register for the course alone or must attend the full seminar.
  • Research competition deadlines: Competition applications are separate from seminar registration. If you plan to submit research, check the application deadline well ahead of the event.
  • AOBEM CORE article list: If you are in the CORE pathway, the 2026 CORE article list is published separately on the AOBEM Emergency Medicine CORE webpage — useful to review before or alongside the course.

How to Get Current Details

ACOEP's site is the authoritative source for dates, venue, and registration. Look for the Events section and the Spring Seminar page, and check the CORE/COLA Review Course info page for course-specific details. Because the 2026 seminar has already taken place, confirm 2027 dates and any program changes directly on those pages rather than relying on prior-year information.