Attendee Registration
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
Round Rock, Texas
April 3-5, 2023
Don’t miss your opportunity to connect and network with friends and colleagues from around the state at the 4th Annual Texas Chapter of NAEMSP Texas EMS Medical Director Conference. This year’s event will be held at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Round Rock, April 3-5, 2023 and includes two and a half days of quality education.
Registration is now open. Please see details and pricing below.
Registration Options & Fees
Full Conference & Other Registration Options
| Early (Before March 3, 2023) | Regular (March 3, 2023-April 4, 2023) | |
| Professional NAEMSP Member | $575 | $625 |
| Physician NAEMSP Member | $625 | $675 |
| Professional Non-Member | $625 | $675 |
| Physician Non-Member | $675 | $725 |
| Fellow/Resident | $525 | $575 |
| Monday Only | $350 | $400 |
| Tuesday Only | $385 | $435 |
| Early (Before March 3, 2023) | |
| Professional NAEMSP Member | $575 |
| Physician NAEMSP Member | $625 |
| Professional Non-Member | $625 |
| Physician Non-Member | $675 |
| Fellow/Resident | $525 |
| Monday Only | $350 |
| Tuesday Only | $385 |
| Regular (March 3, 2023-April 4, 2023) | |
| Professional NAEMSP Member | $625 |
| Physician NAEMSP Member | $675 |
| Professional Non-Member | $675 |
| Physician Non-Member | $725 |
| Fellow/Resident | $575 |
| Monday Only | $400 |
| Tuesday Only | $435 |
All Registrations Include:
Education Access (Full day Monday & Tuesday, half day Wednesday)
Attendee Giveaway
Conference Program
Lunch on Monday & Tuesday*
Breakfast on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Access to Welcome Reception on Monday
Coffee & Afternoon Refreshments
*Monday or Tuesday Only registrations will only receive lunch on the registered day.
Online Registration Closes March 29, 2023
Resuscitation Academy
NEW IN 2023: A Resuscitation Academy is being offerred in conjunction with the Texas EMS Medical Directors Conference. If you have any education or content-related questions about the Resuscitation Academy, please contact Elizabeth Fagan at efagan@ies.healthcare.
See Description
The Resuscitation Academy Workshop introduces EMS leaders to the 10 steps for improving survival from cardiac arrest.
Learn from knowledgeable faculty with experience in leading successful resuscitation improvement programs, network with Texas EMS Medical Directors, and gain access to comprehensive support materials.
Sunday, April 2, 2023
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
No Cost to Register - Limited to First 40 Registrants
Education Agenda*
*Draft agenda subject to class, time and speaker changes.
Monday, April 3
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Sponsored By:
9:00 - 9:30 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Emily Kidd, Kevin Schulz & Juan Mejias
9:30 - 10:15 AM
Keynote Address
TBD
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Break with Vendors
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Texas EMS Medical Direction 101
Joe Schmider
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Evidence Based Protocol Development for Any Size Agency
Brian Miller, Jeff Jarvis & Panel
12:30 - 1:15 PM
Lunch
Sponsored By:
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Dealing With the Acutely Agitated Patient/Behavioral Health Emergencies and Best Practices for Medical Direction
Faroukh Mehkri
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Starting a Buprenorphine Program in Your Community
Jason Pickett
3:00 - 3:30 PM
MD Smackdown!
Physician Level Procedures in the Field – Medical Director Self-Pleasure or True Patient Benefit?
Jeff Jarvis vs. Jason Pickett
Criteria for Transport to Free-Standing Emergency Departments
David Miramontes vs. Emily Kidd
3:30 - 3:45 PM
Break with Vendors
3:45 - 5:00 PM
Physician Only Track
The Burr Under My Saddle – Group Therapy for EMS Medical Directors – Problems, Pain Points, Issues, and Solutions From Your Peers
Group
Professionals Only Track
Workforce Wellness Workshop
Preventing Provider Burnout and Fatigue
Melissa Graham
Firefighter Cardiovascular Health and Line of Duty Deaths
Kevin Patel
Mental Resilience and Journaling
Juan Mejias
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by:
Tuesday, April 4
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Sponsored By:
Committee Meetings
Research Committee
Advocacy Committee
9:00 - 10:00 AM
DEA Laws, Rules, and Pitfalls (tentative)
Texas DEA Field Agent
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Legislative Update – Things We Need to be Paying Attention to
Joe Schmider, Butch Oberhoff & Dudley Wait
10:30 - 10:45 AM
Break with Vendors
10:45 - 11:30 AM
How to Provide A Great Educational Program in a Rural or Under-Funded Environment
Brandon Morshedi
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
How Much Should Your Medical Director Cost – And What Should They be Doing for the Money?
Mark Escott, CJ Winckler, Jessica Wentling, Justin Reed & Christy Graves
12:15 - 1:30 PM
Lunch
Sponsored by:
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Physician Only Track
Interacting With Your City/County Officials to Get Buy-in
Mark Escott, Justin Reed & Panel
Professionals Only Track
What level of Medical Director Oversight Must You Have for Protocols, New Medications, and Equipment – Guidance for ALL EMS Agency Types (including FRO and Industrial)
Joe Schmider
2:15 - 2:45 PM
Physician Only Track
EMTF Medical Direction Refresher – What is Your Responsibility When Your Agency Responds to a Disaster?
Emily Kidd, Taylor Ratcliff, CJ Winckler & Gerad Troutman
Professionals Only Track
TBD
2:45 - 3:15 PM
Physician Only Track
This Isn’t the Answer on the Test – Things We Never Learned in Medical Director School…
Craig Cooley
Professionals Only Track
Innovations That Any Size Agency Can Implement
Angela Cornelius, Kasia Kimmel & Panel
3:15 - 3:30 PM
Break with Vendors
3:30 - 4:15 PM
Physician Only Track
The Burr Under My Saddle – Group Therapy for EMS Medical Directors – Problems, Pain Points, Issues, and Solutions From Your Peers – Part 2
Group
Professionals Only Track
How to Implement a QA/QI Program at Your Agency Today!
Remle Crowe
4:15 - 5:00 PM
Physician Only Track
The Burr Under My Saddle – Group Therapy for EMS Medical Directors – Problems, Pain Points, Issues, and Solutions From Your Peers – Part 2
Group
Professionals Only Track
QI Projects – The Dirty 30 and the Ambulance Trigger Tool
Dave Williams
Wednesday, April 5
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Sponsored By:
Committee Meetings
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Committee
Conference and Education Committee
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Morning Cup ‘O Joe
Joe Schmider
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Texas Emergency Management Refresher – Why Should I Care About TDEM and Emergency Management?
Nim Kidd
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Texas Chapter of NAEMSP Chapter Meeting
Chapter Members
Attendee Payments, Refunds & Terms
Payments
By submitting the Attendee Registration form you agree to the charges to the credit card submitted for payment of the registration fees for the Texas EMS Medical Director Conference. Charges for credit card registrations will be made by Sladek Conference Services, Inc.
Refunds
Terms & Conditions
Registration for the Texas EMS Medical Director Conference incurs an obligation on your part to complete the registration process including paying registration fees. Registrations are to be paid immediately by credit card. All registrations must be paid in full upon commencement of conference proceedings. If you fail to cancel prior to the cancellation deadline, registration fees are not refundable. If you register for the Texas EMS Medical Director Conference, but do not attend, and do not cancel prior to the cancellation deadline, you are still liable for the registration fees.