Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Symposium 2027 - Live (in-person)

Huntington Beach, CA US
April 27, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Course Directors:

Stephanie F. Heller, M.D.Erica A. Loomis, M.D.Kyle S. Rader, P.A.-C.Brianna M. Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P.Alec J. Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.

April 27 - 30, 2027 - Pasea Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, CA

This widely applicable CME symposium focuses on enhancing patient care by providing:

  • Evidence-based knowledge and skill development in trauma resuscitation, critical care, and emergency general surgery for physicians and advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs).
  • Current guidelines and practice updates across an expanding scope of acute care surgery consults, including oncologic, bariatric, colorectal, breast, and soft tissue and pulmonary emergencies.
  • Instruction on emerging technology, including AI-assisted clinical tools, and communication skills such as complex acute care surgery emergencies and pharmacy discussions, applicable to acute surgical decision-making.
  • Leadership, feedback, and team-based practice strategies to strengthen advanced practice provider contribution within physician-led acute care and trauma teams.
  • Multiple educational formats, including didactic sessions, hands-on breakout workshops (radiology interpretation, advanced wound closure), and case presentations.
Registration Fee(s)
M.D., D.O., Ph.D.$875
Allied Health, NP, PA, Retirees$775

Target Audience

Designed for advanced practice providers including physician assistants and nurse practitioners. In addition, military members, physicians, clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators and nursing staff in trauma, acute care surgery, emergency medicine, and hospital medicine may benefit from this symposium.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe a systematic, evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of trauma, critical care, and emergency general surgery patients, including mass casualty response and traumatic brain injury.
  • Formulate an action plan based on scientific rationale, evidence-based standards of care, and current practice guidelines for an expanding range of acute care surgical consults, including oncologic, colorectal, and breast emergencies.
  • Describe management of the pre- and post-acute care surgical patient, including integration of emerging technology (e.g., AI-assisted clinical decision support) and updated pharmacologic guidance into acute care workflows.
  • Choose appropriate and timely consultation and/or referral for acute care surgery and trauma patients, incorporating physician-APP collaborative decision-making.
  • Employ leadership and feedback strategies to strengthen the function and performance of the multidisciplinary acute care and trauma team.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 16.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 16.50 ANCC
  • 16.50 Attendance
Event starts: 
04/27/2027 - 8:00am
Event ends: 
04/30/2027 - 1:00pm
Cost:
$875.00
Part of: 
Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Symposium 2027
Pasea Hotel & Spa
21080 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 95648
United States

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All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 16.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 16.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
Course / DayCredit(s)
General Session / Tuesday4.00
General Session / Wednesday4.25
General Session / Thursday4.25
General Session / Friday4.00
General Session / Total16.50

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Available Credit

  • 16.50 AAPA Category 1
  • 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 16.50 ANCC
  • 16.50 Attendance

Thank you for your interest in Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Symposium 2027. This course is currently in the early planning stages. If you’d like to be notified when opportunities become available, please add your name to our Notify Me list. Signing up to be notified will ensure that you receive an email when exhibitor information is available.  No additional information is available until then. 

Price

Cost:
$875.00
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Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary requirements; however, some requests may not be feasible based on venue kitchen capabilities. Attendees will be contacted in advance if a dietary restriction cannot be fulfilled. 

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