32nd Annual USC National Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Symposium

32nd Annual USC National Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Symposium is organized by Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) and will be held from May 21 - 22, 2026 at The Westin Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 The annual USC National Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Symposium is presented by the Division of Acute Care Surgery of Keck USC and the Los Angeles General Medical Center, one of the largest trauma centers in the United States. The symposium features timely topics for 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 leading-edge management, latest medical controversies and the implementation of practical procedural skills.

Overview
The Annual USC National Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Symposium is presented by the Division of Acute Care Surgery of Keck USC and the Los Angeles General Medical Center, one of the largest trauma centers in the United States. The symposium features timely topics for 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 throughout the program. Each session focuses on understanding leading-edge management, benefit of trauma systems, latest medical controversies and the implementation of trauma programs.
Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Outline optimal care in the prehospital and emergency room setting.
2. Integrate new technology and devices for monitoring and treatment in trauma and critical care.
3. Plan an evidence-based approach to current controversies in trauma, acute care surgery and critical care patient management.
4. Integrate new temporizing and definitive management options for complex surgical disease.
5. Discuss the importance of organ donation.
6. Understand the QI process and how it improves practice.
7. Integrate wellness considerations for the provider.
8. Advocate for preventative trauma.
9. Support programs for post-trauma patients.