Pennsylvania College of Emergency Physicians

08/21/2026

PACEP is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Paul Sokoloski. Dr. Sokoloski was a valued PACEP member and emergency physician with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, who died on August 19 in a plane crash at Carlisle Airport. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire Penn State Health emergency medicine team during this difficult time, as well as the two Pennsylvania State Police troopers injured in the crash.

The pilot killed when a Cessna 150 collided with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter at Carlisle Airport has been identified as Dr. Paul Sokoloski, 57, of Hershey, according to the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office.

08/21/2026

✨ We're excited to announce that the theme for PACEP's 2027 Scientific Assembly is "The Future of EM is Now: Leading Change, Advancing Care".

The pace of rapid change is affecting everything, especially healthcare. From patient care to technology, reimbursement to teaching, admin pressures to wellness, EM is the critical safety net at the forefront of healthcare. At PACEP27, we will tackle these topics and more, so you are prepared to provide the best patient care every shift.

Join us May 6-8, 2027 for . Our call for speakers is open, so submit your proposal today!

➡️ https://forms.gle/PMaSzP2v961EwxPy9

08/20/2026

Take a breath! 🌬️

You can regain your center by practicing square breathing (box breathing) during stressful situations. Find a quiet spot and focus on your breathing in 4-second intervals. This helps calm your body and mind. This can also be beneficial to your patients too!

08/19/2026

‼️ REMINDER: All Pennsylvania physician licenses must be renewed later this year!

Need credits?

ACEP26 kicks off in 6 weeks and Chicago is a quick flight from PA. Learn more at www.acep.org/sa

08/18/2026

With school getting back in full swing, join us tomorrow night for some personal education on Journal Club!

We're discussing "Comorbidities, Weight-Based Initial Fluid Resuscitation, and Mortality in Patients With Sepsis". All are welcome!

🎦 https://tinyurl.com/pacepmsc26

08/17/2026

⏳ The countdown is on!

We are SUPER excited to see all of our Central PA residents on Sept 16 at Central PA Residents Day in Reading! Contact Leah Stephens ([email protected]) to RSVP or ask questions.

08/14/2026

⚠️ Attention students - the final deadline to submit applications to ResidencyCAS is just one month away! Check out all of EMRA's resources to make sure you're ready by September 17th.

🔗 https://www.emra.org/residencycas-updates

🚨The 2026–2027 ResidencyCAS application cycle is open!

While the final deadline is September 17, 2026, applicants are encouraged to begin early to allow time for thoughtful review, revisions, and submission.

Learn more at: https://www.emra.org/residencycas-updates

08/13/2026

Did anyone happen to catch last night's episode of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Krysten Ritter and Sarah Shahi were out of lifelines, so they walked away on this question.

08/12/2026

Journal Club is back! Join us next Wednesday, Aug 19 to discuss the article, "Comorbidities, Weight-Based Initial Fluid Resuscitation, and Mortality in Patients With Sepsis." All are welcome!

Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/pacepmsc26

08/12/2026

🚨 Call for Speakers🚨

This is your chance to share your expertise with EM peers across Pennsylvania!

📅 Date: May 6-8, 2027
📍 Location: Kalahari Resorts | Pocono Manor
📥 Submission deadline: September 15, 2026

➡️ https://forms.gle/PMaSzP2v961EwxPy9