Acute Care Surgery and Trauma Symposium 2026 - Livestream (virtual)

April 7, 2026 to April 10, 2026

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 7 - 10, 2026 - Internet Live Activity - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Broadcast in Pacific Time

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

  • Expert knowledge and skill set in acute care surgery for advanced practitioners.
  • The latest principles of trauma, critical care and emergency surgery.
  • Topics that are geared towards the utilization of advanced practitioners in the management of emergency general surgery.
  • Multiple educational formats, including didactic sessions, hands-on workshops and case presentations.

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 approach to assessment and management of the acute care surgical patients, including trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery.
  • Formulate an action plan based on scientific rationale, evidence-based standards of care, and practice management guidelines for acute care surgical patients, including trauma, critical care and emergency general surgery.
  • Choose appropriate and timely consultation and/or referral during admission in acute care surgery and trauma populations.
  • Describe management of the pre and post-acute care surgical patients.


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: 
  • 16.75 AAPA Category 1
  • 15.75 ACPE
  • 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 16.75 ANCC
  • 16.75 Attendance
  • 16.75 IPCE
Event starts: 
04/07/2026 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
04/10/2026 - 3:00pm
Cost:
$875.00

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

7:30 a.m.

Zoom Opens

7:45 a.m.

Welcome and Course Overview

8:00 a.m.

Keynote: Brett Dempsey, M.D., FACS
Scalpels Without Boarders: Acute Care Surgery in Tough Terrains

9:00 a.m.

John Zietlow, M.D.
Strategy & Sirens: Optimizing Pre-Hospital Care

9:45 a.m.

Mariela Rivera, M.D.
The Breath Beneath the Break:  Management of Chest Wall Trauma

10:15 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m.

John Zietlow, M.D.
The Truth of the Matter: Updates in ATLS

10:55 a.m.

Kyle Rader, P.A.-C.
Organ Trail: Mapping the Path Through Abdominal Trauma

11:25 a.m.

Mimie Chilinda-Salter, MPAS, P.A.-C., M.P.H.
From Chaos to Categories: The BIG Framework for Head Injury

11:50 a.m.

Stephanie Heller, M.D.
Damage Control: When Less is More

12:20 p.m.

Adjourn

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7:30 a.m.

Zoom Opens

7:50 a.m.

Welcome and Day 2 Overview

8:00 a.m.

Keynote: Andy Herber, P.A.-C.
Sweat the Small Stuff

9:00 a.m.

Elizabeth M.N. Ferguson, M.D., FACS
Tension, Tactics, and Tissue: Solving Closure in a Complex Surgical Patient

9:40 a.m.

Break

10:00 a.m.

Brett Dempsey, M.D., FACS
Vines, Veins, and Vital Signs: Navigating the Acute Care Jungle

11:00 a.m.

Thea Price, M.D.
A Hole New World: Strategic Use of Trachs and PEGs in Acute Care Surgery

11:30 a.m.

Thea Price, M.D.
Predict, Prevent, Prevail: Surviving Sepsis Campaign for the Acute Care Surgical Patient

12:00 p.m.

Andy Herber, P.A.-C.
Lab Rats to the Rescue: A Quick Review of Lab Medicine

12:45 p.m.

Adjourn

Optional Breakout Session
Pre-Registration Required

2:00-5:00 p.m.

Alec Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: An Introduction to Radiology Interpretation

Thursday, April 9, 2026

7:30 a.m.

Zoom Opens

7:50 a.m.

Welcome and Day 3 Overview

8:00 a.m.

Megan Nelson, M.D.
Mesh, Mess & Mastery: Navigating Hernias

9:00 a.m.

Aeryana Bektas Pharm D, BCCCP, Hannan, Kellie N., Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIDP, Kirstin Kooda Pharm.D., R.PH., BCCCP, Bradley Peters Pharm.D, R.Ph, BCCP.
Rxcellence: Pharmacist Panel Potpourri Phase I

10:00 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m.

Jamie Newman, M.D., M.H.A.
Common Medical Consults from the Acute Care Surgery Team

11:00 a.m.

Douglas Hill, DO, FACOEP, FACEP
911 at 39,000 Feet: In-Flight Medical Emergencies

11:30 a.m.

Jamie Newman, M.D., M.H.A.
Geriatric Consults- It never gets old…

12:00 p.m.

Brianna Skrukrud, APRN, C.N.P.
Guess that Wound A-Z

12:45 p.m.

Adjourn

Friday, April 10, 2026

7:30 a.m.

Zoom Opens

7:50 a.m.

Welcome and Day 4 Overview

8:00 a.m.

Erica Loomis, M.D.
The Abdominal Escape Room: Diagnosis Under Pressure

8:45 a.m.

Kellie Mathis, M.D.
Mathis’ Manual: CRS Consults Without the Confusion

9:30 a.m.

Break

10:00 a.m.

Aeryana Bektas Pharm D, BCCCP, Hannan, Kellie N., Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIDP, Kirstin Kooda Pharm.D., R.PH., BCCCP, Bradley Peters Pharm.D, R.Ph, BCCP.
Rxcellence: Pharmacist Panel Potpourri Phase II

11:00 a.m.

Rob Hill, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N.
Bubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble: Chest Tube Management Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting

11:30 a.m.

Kyle Satterblom, P.A.-C., Scott Long, DNP, APRN-CNP, CCRN, Kari Lucas, P.A.-C., M.S., Erika Chirpich, P.A.-C., M.S.
Rapid-Fire Wisdom from the Frontliners: The Advanced Practice Providers

 12:30 p.m.

Adjourn

 

Internet Live Activity
Santa Fe, NM 87501
United States

Broadcast in Pacific Time

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 16.75 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 16.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

ACPE 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.75 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 
UAN Number: JA0000238-0000-26-007-L01-P

ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 16.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 16.75 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

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)ACPE Credit(s)
General Session / Tuesday4.254.25
General Session / Wednesday4.254.25
General Session / Thursday4.254.25
General Session / Friday4.003.00
General Session / Total16.7515.75

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Available Credit

  • 16.75 AAPA Category 1
  • 15.75 ACPE
  • 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
  • 16.75 ANCC
  • 16.75 Attendance
  • 16.75 IPCE

Price

Cost:
$875.00
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Broadcast in Pacific Time

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