26th Annual Rao R. Ivatury Trauma Symposium

26th Annual Rao R. Ivatury Trauma Symposium is organized by VCU Health Continuing Education and will be held on Jun 26, 2026 at Richmond Marriott, Richmond, Virginia, United States of America.

Overview:
The 26th Annual Rao R. Ivatury Trauma Symposium is a multidisciplinary conference designed to inform attendees about advances in trauma care across the continuum and current best practices in diverse environments—from rural critical access hospitals to urban tertiary care centers. The program also addresses preparedness for large-scale casualty incidents, equipping healthcare teams with strategies to optimize outcomes in complex and high-impact scenarios.

Objectives

1. Describe the value of an interprofessional team approach in achieving optimal trauma outcomes.
2. Explain the role of child life specialists in supporting trauma patients and families throughout care.
3. Discuss recent advances and evidence-based strategies in pediatric trauma management.
4. Review principles of preparedness and coordinated response to large-scale casualty incidents.