Ohio Chapter ACEP

09/07/2026

While many of us are off enjoying the long weekend, emergency medicine teams are on the front lines, as always. Happy Labor Day, and thank you for your unwavering dedication.

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who has joined us over the past two days for our Basic Ultrasound Course!

This course offers 10 hours of hands-on scanning to help you sharpen your skills.

‼️Don't miss out on our next session—register now for the November 4 & 5 session!

Register ➡️ https://ohacep.org/aws/OACEP/pt/sp/cme_ultrasound

08/31/2026

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day. In 2024 alone, 2,931 Ohioans died from an unintentional drug overdose, which is roughly 8 people every single day, in every corner of our state.

Overdose remains a leading cause of preventable death in Ohio. It doesn't discriminate by age, income, or zip code, and it is still claiming thousands of lives a year.

This year's global theme is "25 Years On. Still Needed." Twenty-five years of observing this day, and the need has not gone away. Emergency departments across Ohio see this crisis firsthand, every shift.

If you've lost someone to overdose, your grief is seen today too.

Do you know what the signs of overdose are? For opioids, they can include:
- not responding
- cold or clammy skin
- irregular, shallow, or slow breathing
- snoring or gurgling sounds (can appear like deep sleep)
- blue/pale or grey/ashen lips or fingertips.
Use naloxone if you have it and call an ambulance because naloxone only temporarily reverses overdose. Overdose deaths are preventable when we know the signs!
Visit www.overdoseday.com to find out more.

08/27/2026

📊 Know your worth. Take the EM Salary Survey.

Employers already know what emergency physicians are being paid. Do you?

By sharing your salary anonymously, you help EM docs spot below-market offers, negotiate with confidence, and make smarter career moves — especially early-career attendings, whose first contract can shape their finances for years to come.

Take the survey and get exclusive access to the full results, plus a shot at a $100 GrubHub gift card.

👉 Get started: https://bit.ly/4g2yI8e

08/25/2026

The Ohio ACEP Member Spotlight is a monthly showcase of an active member and their impact on the specialty of Emergency Medicine.

The next physician we are highlighting is Michael Pallaci, DO, FACEP, FACOEP. A little bit about Dr. Pallaci…

Highlights:
🔴 Chapter Member since 1998
🔴 Presented at Numerous Ohio ACEP Residents’ Assemblies
🔴 Medical Director for the Summa Health Virtual Care Simulation Lab
🔴 Director for the Simulation Medicine Fellowship at Summa Health
🔴 Served as a Judge for Ohio ACEP’s Poster Competition
🔴 Medical Student Symposium Residency Program Director Panelist
🔴 Has served as Program Director for two Emergency Medicine Residencies
🔴 Member of ACEP’s Emergency Ultrasound Section
🔴 Finalist for University of South Carolina Medical Students’ Teaching Resident of the Year Award, 1999
🔴 Past EMS Medical Director of Orange Township Fire Dept
🔴 Member of Ohio’s Honoring Wishes Task Force
🔴 Served as Faculty for Ohio ACEP and South Carolina ACEP Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review Courses
🔴 Question writer for National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, 2010
🔴 Article Reviewer for Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2024
🔴 ATLS Instructor, 2013-present
🔴 Delivered lectures across all areas of emergency medicine, including at the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly
🔴 Produced published podcasts and articles on platforms such as EM:RAP and The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine
🔴 Published contributions in textbooks and multiple medical journals
🔴 Presented at regional, national, and international conferences on a wide range of emergency medicine topic
🔴 Volunteer CPR instructor at St. Francis DeSales High School (Columbus) since 2015
🔴 Active in multiple charitable endeavors, including the Pallaci Family Charitable Foundation, Medicinal Whiskey Charity, and St. Paul the Apostle Church; organized fundraisers for multiple causes, including the Akron EM Foundation and cancer research at The James Cancer Hospital

Learn more about Dr. Pallaci ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/2bf0tuh3rt

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

Join thousands of other emergency physicians and Ohio ACEP in Chicago, October 5-8. Connect with peers, grow your network, and learn from leaders in the specialty.

Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/zrxqpqoqlh

08/18/2026

👏 Congratulations to Thomas Gautier, MD, on being elected the 2026 Ohio ACEP Resident Councillor!

08/17/2026

👏 Congratulations to Kristen Septaric, MD, for being elected the 2026 EM Resident Representative to the Ohio ACEP Board of Directors!

08/13/2026

Yesterday's Residents' Assembly was another one for the books!

Thank you to all our great exhibitors and sponsors who helped make this year's event possible. https://f.mtr.cool/qdzoycfrsb