27th Annual USC National Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Symposium

Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:30 AM - Friday, June 18, 2021, 4:00 PM, Langham Huntington Hotel

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (16.00 hours), ABS (16.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (16.00 hours)

The annual USC National Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Symposium is presented by the Division of Acute Care Surgery at the Los Angeles County+University of Southern California (LAC+USC) Medical Center, one of the largest trauma centers in the United States. The symposium features cutting edge lectures, high caliber plenary sessions, interactive and provocative panel discussions, and inspiring keynote addresses by leaders in the field of acute care surgery, trauma and surgical critical care. A balance between evidence-based principles and innovative thought-provoking discussion will be maintained during lively expert debates. Each session focuses on understanding the latest medical controversies and the implementation of practical procedural skills. 

1. Outline optimal care in the prehospital and hospital settings.
2. Integrate new technology and devices for monitoring and treatment in trauma and critical care.
3. Outline methods to improve mass casualty and disaster planning at your home institution.
4. Plan an evidence-based approach to current controversies in trauma and critical care patient management.
5. Integrate new temporizing and definitive management options for complex surgical disease.
6. Prepare a plan for epidemics or pandemics in a hospital setting.

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California designates this Live Activity activity for a maximum of 16.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

COVID-19 Guidelines and Cancellation Policy

COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control, Los Angeles County and the University of Southern California will be strictly observed. If live attendance is discouraged as conference date approaches, registrants will have the option of participating virtually or requesting a full refund. Proof of vaccination or negative test results 48 hours prior to live attendance will be required. 

Registration cancellations must be emailed to the USC Office of CME by June 14, 2021, noon PDT for a refund of tuition to be issued. 

In the event of course cancellation by conference organizers, all registration fees will be fully refunded. USC will not refund any travel costs incurred.

Accessibility Statement
 
Keck School of Medicine Healthcare System is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the USC Office of CME at [email protected].

Keck School of Medicine of USC gratefully acknowledges educational support from 

3M Health Care, Medical Solutions Division

Keck School of Medicine of USC acknowledges exhibit support 

Diamond Level: OneLegacy

Gold Level: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., CSL Behring, Aspen Medical Products, AbbVie, Zimmer Biomet, Instrumentation Laboratory, Aroa, Gore & Associates

Cardinal Level: Melinta Therapeutics