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The ACS Committee on Trauma is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the 2024 Resident and Fellow Trauma Paper Competition, which will be held during the next COT Annual Meeting, March 6–10, 2024, at the Hilton in Chicago, IL.
The COT has a robust and active advocacy agenda for the year, and it is more important than ever that COT members make their voices heard on Capitol Hill! Save the date and make your plans to attend the 2023 Leadership and Advocacy Summit, April 15-18 in Washington, DC, where COT members will learn best practices for advocacy. Join with colleagues from your state and Congressional districts to make your voices heard on behalf of your patients and your profession.
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New survey results show US trauma centers routinely perform screenings and interventions for patients with alcohol and substance abuse, but there is opportunity to enhance screening and support for PTSD and violence prevention.
The ACS COT has developed a document to advise trauma medical directors and trauma program managers on factors to consider as the public health and healthcare sectors prepare for an anticipated surge of critically ill patients related to COVID-19 infection.
During the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that everyone is in need of additional resources and looking for alternate ways to address their individual needs. We have made select ATLS educational materials available free of charge.