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Haven't booked hotel rooms yet? Our special rate of $169/night is only valid through next week (or while rooms remain)! Next week is also the deadline for any individual refunds, submissions for Vomacka and Poster Session, and Conference Scholarship Program applications.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Today is the final day to lock in early Conference registration pricing. Starting tomorrow, rates rise to $135 (individuals or Tokens). As a reminder, the Conference Scholarship Program and Vomacka Student Speaker Competition deadlines are in two weeks, so be sure to get your applications in ASAP!
A two panel image. The left side has a title at the top that says Today (January 2, 2026). Below is the NCEMSF logo with a price tag attached that says $115. The right panel has a title at the top that says Tomorrow (January 3, 2026), the same logo below, but with a price tag that says $135. The title says Last Chance for Early Pricing and the footer says ncemsf.org/conference.
January 2, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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This Friday is the deadline for our early Conference registration rate of $115. Register or purchase Tokens now to lock in the best rates for what is already one of the most affordable EMS education and networking experiences! Additional details can be found at ncemsf.org/policies.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Is your group facing a unique financial hardship, or are you a squad looking to attend our Conference for the first time? The Conference Scholarship Program/New Group Initiative helps defray some Conference costs for eligible groups. Learn more and apply at ncemsf.org/ngi.
A view from the hotel's Jefferson Balcony at night. In the foreground are several round cocktail tables skirted in green patterned tablecloths, each with two small candles in glass jars and a small blue floral arrangement. At the far end of the balcony, a man in a white shirt mixes a drink while standing over a rectangular table skirted in white cloth with multiple liquor bottles arranged neatly on the left end. Above the man's head, you can see a portion of the circular rotating restaurant that sits atop the building. To the right, the top of the other wing of the hotel is visible, with the words DoubleTree by Hilton illuminated in white. In the background, you can see portions of Arlington and Washington, DC, including the Washington monument just to the right of the hotel restaurant, and the US Capitol dome can be seen in the far right of the photograph's background.
December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Current students: Showcase your presentation skills and promote your squad in the the Vomacka Student Speaker Competition (deadline Jan 16). Details and info at ncemsf.org/vomacka. Pictured: 2025 Vomacka winner Ellika Greaves of McMaster EFRT (and now our Canada RC).
A woman wearing all black with a Conference lanyard around her neck stands in front of a portable projector screen in a hotel meeting room. The screen shows the title slide of a presentation and says Beyond the Call: The Power of Trauma-Informed Care in Collegiate EMS, Ellika Greaves, Emergency Medical Responder, McMaster University Emergency First Response Team (EFRT), and has the McMaster EFRT logo in the top right corner.
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Take part in an NCEMSF tradition by participating in the Skills Classic! Showcase your squad during this exciting Friday evening activity. Pre-registration is now available for $10 per team. Learn more and sign up at ncemsf.org/skills.
Four people are crouched on the floor in a dark room around a CPR mannequin. One person is doing chest compressions while another looks at an AED. They are all working using the light from two cell phone cameras. Beside them sits packaging and wrappers from various medical supplies.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Registration for the 33rd Annual NCEMSF Conference in Arlington, VA is now open! Visit ncemsf.org/register to learn more!
A photograph of the host hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Washington, DC-Crystal City) from an adjacent roadway. Various other buildings are visible to either side, with trees to the far right of the photograph. At the top is the NCEMSF logo and the text 33rd Annual National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation Conference, February 20-22, 2026 in Arlington, VA.
December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Conference Registration opens Dec 1st! Groups looking to purchase Tokens: be sure you can access your Institutional Website Account, or ask your RC for help. Updated copies of our tax forms are under the About section of our site, and a handy list of deadlines accompanies this post.
A graphic showing the Washington Monument at dusk in the background. Superimposed over is the title Important Conference Dates/Deadlines and the NCEMSF logo, plus five boxes, each with key dates listed. 1 Dec: Conference Registration Open. 2 Jan Deadlines: Early registration pricing, Vomacka speaker submissions, and Conference scholarship submissions. 16 Jan Deadlines: Hotel rate discounts, Individual registration refunds, and JCEMS academic poster submissions. 30 Jan Deadlines: Award program submissions (MERIT, HEARTSafe Campus, EMS Ready Campus, CPR Saves, Best Practice), and Early pricing for Skills Competition. 13 Feb Deadlines: Regular registration pricing and Regular pricing for Skills Competition.
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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We are still accepting abstracts for our 2026 Conference, including the Vomacka Student Speaker Competition and JCEMS Poster Session (both open to current students)! If you are interested in any of our options, please submit now, as our first acceptances will go out soon. ncemsf.org/2026abstracts
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November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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National Collegiate EMS Week 2025 honors 8,400 student EMTs, paramedics nationwide
National Collegiate EMS Week 2025 honors 8,400 student EMTs, paramedics nationwide
The EMS Compact-backed observance, held Nov. 10–16, honors the impact of student-run EMS programs across 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Jamaica
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November 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Happy Collegiate EMS Week! Share your squad's activities this week by tagging us in your posts or emailing info to [email protected].
November 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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📌 We've just released an update to our EMS Ready Campus program! The changes to the requirements are based on feedback from past applicants and NCEMSF staff to add value and make applications, upgrades, and renewals easier. For this year, both versions may be used. Learn more at ncemsf.org/ready.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Good news! The 33rd Annual NCEMSF Conference will be held Feb 20-22, 2026 at the DoubleTree Crystal City in Arlington, VA! We are now accepting presenter abstracts, Vomacka submissions, and Conference Scholarship Program applications. Visit ncemsf.org/conference to learn more!
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September 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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We're en route to Pittsburgh! Thanks to Rowan EMS for helping us load our truck!

We have also posted the Conference schedule to our website and app (my.yapp.us/NCEMSF2025).

Safe travels, and we'll see everyone very soon!
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February 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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As you pack for this weekend, don't forget that a photo ID is required for check-in (school IDs are fine). Registered attendees, be sure to check your email on Wednesday for our pre-Conference announcements.
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February 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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We still have spots available in our pre-conference sessions, Hazardous Materials Considerations for the Campus Provider and The Obstetric Abdominal Exam. Links to register will show once you have registered. More information on our website: www.ncemsf.org/.../confe......
A flyer advertising the availability of the Hazardous Materials Considerations for Campus Providers pre-conference session. Class is on 21 Feb from 1-5pm and costs $15. Logo shows GHS hazard symbols (each a red diamond with white background and a black hazard pictogram) surrounding a larger red diamond with the NCEMSF logo in the center. A flyer advertising the availability of the Obstetric Abdominal Exam pre-conference session. Class is on 21 Feb from 1-5pm and costs $15. Picture is of two pregnant women, both with medium complexions and brown hair, each holding their abdomens. One woman is wearing a dress with yellow and green horizontal stripes. The other is wearing a sleeveless teal dress.
February 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Tomorrow is your last chance to get our regular Conference registration rates! Starting Saturday, all registration fees rise to $150. If your group has purchased Token Codes, please ensure your attendees all register and use the code to save time at check-in.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Interested in participating in the Stryker EMS Skills Classic? We will be holding a Q&A session tomorrow at 8pm ET via Microsoft Teams! See ncemsf.org/skills or our most recent email blast for more information and the meeting link.
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February 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Today is the deadline for submissions for annual awards and self-evaluative programs. See our website for specific details. Also, don't forget that for any organizational recognitions, your school must be a dues-paying Institutional member.
The NCEMSF logo sits in the center of the image. The words Striving for Excellence in Campus EMS surround the logo above and below in gold text. A red circle with Heart Safe Campus around the outer edge. In the center is a white circle with a blue star of life and the eagle from the NCEMSF logo. Behind the eagle is a drawing of a heart. The words EMS Ready Campus are framed above and below by gold curves. To the left are three gold stars. To the right is the star of life and eagle from the NCEMSF logo. NCEMSF MERIT Recognition Program logo. A blue circle with "National Collegiate EMS Foundation" in the blue ring. In the center is a white circle with the NCEMSF eagle and star of life at the top, and MERIT-Recognized CBEMS Agency at the bottom.
February 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Our friends at JCEMS have launched a new podcast, "An Inside Look into Collegiate EMS." Give it a listen at open.spotify.com/show/4C1ePD0....
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February 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Friday is the deadline to get the early discount on fees for the NCEMSF Skills Classic, sponsored by Stryker! Friday is also the last day to request fee refunds. See ncemsf.org/skills for more details.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Are you planning to submit for Annual Awards or our Self-Evaluative Programs? Applications are due next week, February 7th! All materials must be received by that date. And to be eligible for any organizational recognitions, your group's Institutional membership must also be current.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Don't miss the deadline! Vomacka Student Speaker Competition abstracts (and all supporting materials) are due on Friday! Details are at ncemsf.org/vomacka.
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January 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Arriving early to Conference? Join us for a pre-Conference class on Hazmat or Obstetrics, or a tour of Pittsburgh River Rescue or AHN LifeFlight. All require separate registration and an additional fee. Full details are at ncemsf.org/preconf.
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January 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Getting to Conference is simple no matter how you travel! PRT's 28X Airport Flyer goes from the airport to Gateway Center for just $2.75, and the Riverfront Center Garage at 625 Stanwix offers affordable self-parking with reservations. Learn more at ncemsf.org/conference#g....
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January 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM