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feminPEM

an innovative conference for women, advocates, and allies working in pediatric emergency medicine

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March 5, 2027

Chicago!

feminPEM aims to cultivate community, provide a safe and welcoming space for self-improvement, and to highlight challenges and solutions for promoting equity and advancement of women in our professional field.

This is a one-day conference consisting of a keynote address, TED-style personal talks, breakout sessions, and some unique & creative networking activities. The conference includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, a little bit of swag, and a LOT of energy and inspiration.  
ABOUT

the conference...

feminPEM is a unique conference - it's nothing like the academic, clinically-focused conferences that you've attended in the past! The conference format is intended to maximize community, friendship, and shared experience

Microphone In Spotlight

TED-style speakers

Ten of your peers will take the stage, one-by-one, to share their stories of resilience, innovation, independence, and more

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Breakout Sessions

Small group sessions will focus on practical, actionable skills and topics, leaving participants energized and equipped to return to their home institutions

Table Tennis

Creativity & Connections

Back by popular demand! We will take a break after lunch for "adult recess," where conference participants can let loose and get creative with new friends and old!

Timeline
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apply to speak at feminPEM

You have a story and we want to hear it!

​​YOU choose the topic...

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YOU work with a one-on-one

speaking coach...

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YOU tell your story at feminPEM

on March 5, 2027 in Chicago!​

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"The 'TED-style talks' were amazing – inspiring and relatable. It was also a wonderful time to meet new friends in PEM!"

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Medical Students

We will begin accepting applications for medical student ambassadors in August 2026

TED-style speakers

Application for TED-style speakers will open in May 2026

Registration

Registration is still pretty far away! For now, please save the date for March 5, 2027 to come to Chicago!

Get your Swag!!

Show your pride and support the conference!

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Do you or your institution want to be a feminPEM sponsor?

Please email christy.keegan@cchmc.org 

Co-Sponsors

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Platinum sponsors

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US Acute Care Solutions

Breakfast sponsor

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Lunch sponsor

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Sponsors
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