Prehospital Care Research Forum (PCRF) October 2026
Prehospital Care Research Forum
Sponsored by The GMR Foundation
The ESO/PCRF Research Forum is ideal for clinical leaders, front-line clinicians, students, and educators with innate curiosity and an itch to launch their next (or first!) research project.
In small working groups you will have the opportunity to:
Learn EMS Research Fundamentals
From defining a question to the parts of a peer-reviewed manuscript, get a solid foundation in EMS research.
Refine Your Research Ideas
Sharpen your research question and goals to ensure clarity and focus for your project.
Explore Data Elements
Using the ESO Data Collaborative dataset, determine viability and define your data query.
Work with Expert Mentors
Collaborate with clinical mentors and statisticians to create an analysis plan for your research question.
Develop a Research Abstract
Begin drafting your research abstract with guidance from experienced researchers and methodologists.
Present Your Findings
Prepare and deliver a presentation to ESO staff outlining your selected research question and preliminary findings.
Free to Participate
Application and participation in the forum is free. Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging costs.
Austin, Texas
Hosted at the ESO Office, 2803 Manor Rd., Austin, TX. A three-day intensive workshop experience.
Data-Driven Research
The Forum matches participants with mentors, methodologists, and statisticians to accelerate EMS research through the power of data.