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

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.
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

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

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

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!

Over the past 5 years, feminPEM has included...
speakers
68
sessions
39
participants
613
Medical Students
We will begin acception applications for medical student ambassadors in April 2026
TED-style speakers
Application for TED-style speakers will open in August 2026
Registration
Registration is still pretty far away! For now, please save the date for March 5, 2027 to come to Chicago!
Do you or your institution want to be a feminPEM sponsor?
Please email christy.keegan@cchmc.org
Co-Sponsors



Platinum sponsors


US Acute Care Solutions
Breakfast sponsor

Lunch sponsor

